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Short red Cat8 Ethernet cable with RJ45 plugs on both ends, shielded 26 AWG conductors, PVC jacket

Nippon Labs

Nippon Labs 60CAT8-0.5-26RD network ethernet cable

SKU CH-8Q7R-NP0M0 MPN 60CAT8-0.5-26RD

A 0.5 ft shielded Cat8 patch cable rated for 40 Gbps at 2000 MHz with gold-plated RJ45 connectors

  • TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Cat8
  • Connector ARJ45
  • Connector BRJ45
  • Length0.5 ft.
  • ColorRed
  • Supports 40 Gbps data rates for high-speed networking
  • 2 GHz bandwidth enables 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T performance
  • 26 AWG stranded copper conductors with double foil and braid shielding
  • 50 µm gold-plated RJ45 contacts resist corrosion and ensure reliable connection
  • Snagless molded strain relief protects the latch during repeated use

Product Identity

This Nippon Labs Cat8 patch cable measures 0.5 ft and uses 26 AWG stranded pure copper conductors with S/FTP shielding. It is built for installers and network engineers who need a short, shielded link that meets 2 GHz bandwidth and 40 Gbps data-rate specifications.

Suitability

The red PVC jacket and weatherproof construction suit indoor or outdoor runs, including in-wall routing. Buyers who need longer reaches for rack-to-rack or cross-building connections should look at something else.

Deciding Specification

The cable is rated for 2000 MHz (2 GHz) bandwidth and up to 40 Gbps data rates with 50 µm gold-plated RJ45 contacts. This frequency rating is the single figure that determines whether the link will support emerging 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T equipment.

Highlights

  • Supports 40 Gbps data rates for high-speed networking
  • 2 GHz bandwidth enables 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T performance
  • 26 AWG stranded copper conductors with double foil and braid shielding
  • 50 µm gold-plated RJ45 contacts resist corrosion and ensure reliable connection
  • Snagless molded strain relief protects the latch during repeated use

Specifications

BrandNippon Labs
Model60CAT8-0.5-26RD
TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Cat8
Connector ARJ45
Connector BRJ45
Length0.5 ft.
ColorRed
ShieldedYes
Wire Gauge26 AWG
FeaturesOperates at a frequency of 2 GHz (2000 MHz), which enables higher bandwidth and requires shielding and is regarded as a new option for emerging 25gbase-t and 40gbase-t networks.
Fully backward compatible with all the previous (cat5, cat5e, cat6, cat6a and cat7) RJ45 cabling and equipment.
UL rated CAT 8 cable is designed to support 25gbase-t and 40gbase-t applications, It is suitable for small or middle Enterprise LANs, especially for data center switch-to-server interconnections.
Ideal for any device with an RJ45 port, including networking switches, IP Cam, routers, Nintendo switch,
Shipping weight0.06 kg
Package size152 × 127 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 0.5 ft red cable or a longer length?

The 0.5 ft length suits tight patches between a switch and a server or router in the same rack; choose a longer cable only if the devices sit further apart.

What does the 2000 MHz rating deliver in a live network?

It supports up to 40 Gbps throughput for 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T links while remaining fully backward compatible with Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A and Cat7 equipment.

How does the RJ45 connector and S/FTP shielding affect the practical speed ceiling?

Gold-plated RJ45 contacts and double foil-plus-braid shielding preserve the 2 GHz bandwidth, letting the cable hit its 40 Gbps maximum over the rated distance.

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