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
Red Cat8 ethernet cable, five feet long, slim 30 AWG jacket, gold RJ45 plugs at both ends

Nippon Labs

Nippon Labs 60CAT8-5-30RD 5 ft Cat8 network ethernet cable 30AWG 2000 MHz 40 Gbps red

SKU CH-VPPY-5520A MPN 60CAT8-5-30RD

A 5 ft Cat8 patch cord with 30 AWG stranded copper conductors, U/FTP shielding and 50 µm gold-plated RJ45 plugs rated for 2000 MHz and 40 Gbps

  • TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Cat8
  • Connector ARJ45
  • Connector BRJ45
  • Length5 ft.
  • ColorRed
  • Supports 40 Gbps speeds with 2000 MHz bandwidth
  • Backwards compatible with Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, Cat7
  • 30 AWG stranded pure copper conductors for signal integrity
  • U/FTP foil shielding on each pair reduces interference
  • 50 µm gold-plated RJ45 contacts resist corrosion

What this cable is

The Nippon Labs 60CAT8-5-30RD is a five-foot Category 8 patch cord built for 40 Gbps links at 2000 MHz. It uses 30 AWG stranded pure copper conductors and U/FTP foil shielding to support emerging 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T networks while remaining fully backward compatible with earlier categories.

Practical limits of Cat8

Cat8 reaches its rated 40 Gbps only over short runs; the standard limits maximum channel length to 30 metres for 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T operation. Beyond that distance the cable falls back to lower speeds, so it is not suited for long horizontal runs between floors or buildings.

Build quality and daily use

Each twisted pair is individually foil wrapped and the RJ45 plugs carry 50 micron gold-plated contacts inside metal-shielded housings. A soft-flex push tab and moulded strain relief make insertion and removal smooth, while the slim CM PVC jacket routes easily through tight cable trays and around corners.

Highlights

  • Supports 40 Gbps speeds with 2000 MHz bandwidth
  • Backwards compatible with Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, Cat7
  • 30 AWG stranded pure copper conductors for signal integrity
  • U/FTP foil shielding on each pair reduces interference
  • 50 µm gold-plated RJ45 contacts resist corrosion

Specifications

BrandNippon Labs
Model60CAT8-5-30RD
TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Cat8
Connector ARJ45
Connector BRJ45
Length5 ft.
ColorRed
Wire Gauge30 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.
Perfect for servers, TV, TV Box, laptop, PC, printer, networking switch, routers, ADSL, adapters, hubs,
Shipping weight0.12 kg
Package size178 × 165 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 5 ft red cable or a longer length for my desk setup?

This model is the 5 ft red Cat8 cable; other lengths are separate SKUs so choose the length that reaches your switch without excess slack.

Will I actually see 40 Gbps on my home router?

The cable supports up to 40 Gbps and 2000 MHz, but real throughput depends on your router, NIC and switch all being rated for 25 or 40 GBASE-T.

Does the RJ45 connector work with my Cat6a patch panel?

Yes, the RJ45 plugs are fully backward compatible with Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a and Cat7 hardware while maintaining the Cat8 shielding spec.

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.