We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Short black Cat8 ethernet cable with gold RJ45 plugs

Nippon Labs

Nippon Labs 60CAT8-0.5-28BK Cat8 S/FTP network ethernet cable 0.5ft black

SKU CH-PHTJ-ST824

A 0.5 ft shielded Cat8 patch cable rated for 40 Gbps at 2 GHz with 28 AWG copper and gold-plated RJ45 ends

  • TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Cat8
  • Connector ARJ45
  • Connector BRJ45
  • Length0.5FT.
  • ColorBlack

Lengths 1Ft

  • Supports 40Gbps speeds for 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T networks
  • 2000 MHz bandwidth enables high-frequency data transmission
  • S/FTP shielding with foil and braid blocks interference
  • 28AWG stranded pure copper conductors ensure signal integrity
  • 50 micron gold-plated RJ45 contacts resist corrosion

run Cat8 cable

This half-foot Cat8 S/FTP patch cord uses 28AWG stranded pure copper conductors and double shielding to deliver up to 40Gbps at 2000MHz. RJ45 plugs with 50 micron gold-plated contacts terminate each end in a T568B wiring scheme. The PVC jacket meets UL and ETL verification plus RoHS compliance. It suits server racks, switch-to-panel links or any 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T segment that needs a tidy, high-frequency run.

Suited for dense 40Gbps links; not for long channels

Installers who need a certified 0.5ft jumper between transceivers, patch panels or NICs in a rack will appreciate the stiff S/FTP construction and backward compatibility with Cat5e through Cat7 equipment. Buyers who want more storage or who need a second card should look elsewhere. The short length rules out work-area runs, desktop-to-wall drops or any channel that exceeds the half-foot reach.

Snaps in like any RJ45 patch cord

Push each connector until the latch clicks; no tooling or termination skill is required. The 28AWG stranded core bends easily inside crowded cabinets but can kink if pulled around tight corners. The braid-and-foil shield must stay intact to ground, so avoid crushing the jacket under heavy cable managers. Verify link negotiation at 25G or 40G after installation because auto-negotiation falls back to lower speeds on marginal contacts.

Highlights

  • Supports 40Gbps speeds for 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T networks
  • 2000 MHz bandwidth enables high-frequency data transmission
  • S/FTP shielding with foil and braid blocks interference
  • 28AWG stranded pure copper conductors ensure signal integrity
  • 50 micron gold-plated RJ45 contacts resist corrosion

Specifications

BrandNippon Labs
Model60CAT8-0.5-28BK
TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Cat8
Connector ARJ45
Connector BRJ45
Length0.5FT.
ColorBlack
ShieldedYes
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,

Other versions of this model

5 more in the same range

Same family, different memory, cooler or clock — compare before you commit.

Questions about this item

What RJ45 ports must my router and device already have for this 0.5ft Cat8 cable to plug in?

Both ends use standard RJ45 plugs, so any router, switch, PC or console with an RJ45 jack will accept the cable directly.

Will this 28AWG Cat8 patch lead work with my existing Cat5e and Cat6a wall runs?

Yes, the cable is fully backwards compatible with Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a and Cat7 infrastructure, so it can bridge into older wiring without changes.

How can I confirm the 2000MHz bandwidth and 40Gbps capability are active after I connect it?

Check the link speed reported by your OS or switch management interface; it should show a 25GBASE-T or 40GBASE-T negotiation when both ends support those standards.

New to this? Which coin should you pay with — what to check, what it costs to pay, and what is never asked for.

Also in this aisle

People compared these

Same shelf, same checkout — eight coins and a 30-minute rate lock.