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Yellow Cat8 Ethernet patch cable, .5 ft long, shielded RJ45 connectors on both ends

Nippon Labs

Nippon Labs 60CAT8-0.5-24YW network ethernet cable

SKU CH-Z2QJ-QPYF7 MPN 60CAT8-0.5-24YW

A 0.5 ft Cat8 shielded patch cable with 24 AWG conductors, gold-plated RJ45 connectors and 2 GHz bandwidth for 40 Gbps networking

  • Cable category8
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Conductor gauge24 AWG
  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length0.5 ft (0.15 m)
  • Supports 40 Gbps transfer speeds over 2 GHz bandwidth
  • Backward compatible with Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a and Cat7 equipment
  • Shielded S/FTP construction with pure copper core and dual shielding
  • 50 µm gold-plated RJ45 connectors with snagless strain relief
  • 5 ft yellow patch cable rated for indoor and outdoor use

Cat8 0.5 ft patch cable

The Nippon Labs 60CAT8-0.5-24YW is a Cat8 RJ45 patch cable built for 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T links. It uses 24 AWG stranded copper conductors with S/FTP shielding and gold-plated connectors. The half-foot length suits dense rack patches or tight device-to-switch runs. It is rated for indoor and outdoor use.

Sustained 2 GHz bandwidth

The cable operates at 2000 MHz, delivering up to 40 Gbps over copper without the distance limits of shorter-reach standards. Shielded pairs and an overall braid suppress alien crosstalk during continuous high-throughput traffic. UL-rated CM jacket resists temperature cycling in cabinet airflow. Backward compatibility keeps existing Cat5e through Cat7 gear functional.

Upgrade from Cat6a or Cat7

Replacing Cat6a or Cat7 patches with this Cat8 cable unlocks 25 Gbps and 40 Gbps server uplinks where switch ports support those speeds. The jump is worth it when aggregating 10 Gbps flows or preparing for 25 Gbps NICs. It does not help if the connected ports negotiate only 1 Gbps or 10 Gbps.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameNippon Labs
Model name60CAT8-0.5-24YW
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorYellow
Connectivity
Cable category8
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length0.5 ft (0.15 m)
ShieldingYes
Conductor gauge24 AWG
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size152 × 127 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Does the 0.5 ft Cat8 cable generate any heat or consume extra power when running at 40 Gbps all day?

No, the passive copper construction draws no power and produces no measurable heat during continuous 40 Gbps operation.

What devices must I already have to use the RJ45 connectors on this 24 AWG patch cord?

Any equipment with standard RJ45 ports — routers, switches, consoles, PCs, PoE gear — will accept the connectors directly.

Will the S/FTP shielding and 2 GHz bandwidth work reliably with my older Cat6a or Cat7 runs?

Yes, the cable is fully backward compatible with Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a and Cat7 infrastructure while maintaining its own 40 Gbps capability.

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