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
Two short black shielded Ethernet cables with gold RJ45 plugs

Cables Direct Online

Cables Direct Online Cat8 Black 0.5ft Ethernet Cable 2 Pack

SKU CH-J5PR-HBVP6

Two 0.5 ft Cat8 shielded patch cables with gold-plated RJ45 connectors support 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T speeds for servers, gaming and streaming

  • Cable category8
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length0.5 ft (0.15 m)
  • Product colorBlack
  • Ultra-fast 40 Gbps transfers for demanding servers and streaming
  • Triple-layer S/FTP shielding cuts EMI and alien crosstalk
  • 24K gold-plated contacts resist corrosion for lasting signal quality
  • Oxygen-free copper conductors ensure clean 25 Gbps backbone links
  • Backward compatible with Cat7, Cat6, Cat5e and Cat5 networks

Two-Pack Cat8 Patch Cables

This two-pack supplies two Category 8 Ethernet patch cables, each 0.5 ft long with RJ45 connectors on both ends. They are built for users who need very short, high-speed links between adjacent devices such as a server, switch, gaming console or desktop PC.

Shielded Copper and Gold Contacts

Each cable uses 26AWG oxygen-free copper arranged in four shielded twisted pairs with an overall S/FTP foil and braid shield rated to 2000 MHz. The 24K gold-plated contacts resist corrosion and maintain low contact resistance for reliable 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T throughput.

Check Port Spacing and Speed Needs

Verify that the 0.5 ft length reaches between your specific ports without tension, as it offers no slack for wider device spacing. Ensure your network equipment supports 25GBASE-T or 40GBASE-T to use the full rated performance; older gear will operate at its own lower category speed.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Ethernet & LAN Cables, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $7.99
Cheaper than about 80% of the 9,945 comparable items (median $14.99).

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

Specifications

Product
Brand nameCables Direct Online
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorBlack
Connectivity
Cable category8
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length0.5 ft (0.15 m)
ShieldingYes

Questions about this item

Will the 24K gold-plated RJ45 connectors need re-plating or replacement over time?

The 24K gold plating resists corrosion and oxidation, so the connectors do not require re-plating or scheduled replacement under normal use.

What limits sustained 40Gbps throughput on this 0.5ft Cat8 cable?

The 2000MHz bandwidth rating and 26AWG oxygen-free copper conductors set the physical ceiling for continuous 40GBASE-T performance.

Does the triple-layer S/FTP shielding make the cable run warmer or draw more power during all-day use?

No, the shielding is passive and adds no power draw or heat; the cable operates at ambient temperature regardless of duty cycle.

More in Ethernet & LAN Cables

Similar items