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Short black Cat8 S/FTP patch cable with RJ45 connectors on both ends, 28 AWG stranded copper, foil and braid shielded, PVC jacket

Nippon Labs

Nippon Labs 60CAT8-0.5-28BK Cat8 S/FTP network ethernet cable 0.5ft 28AWG 2000MHz 40Gbps black

SKU CH-TEPY-VQPR3

A 0.5 ft Cat8 S/FTP patch cable with 28 AWG stranded copper, 2000 MHz bandwidth and 40 Gbps data rate

  • Cable category8
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length0.5 ft (0.15 m)
  • Product colorBlack

Lengths 5Ft

  • Supports 40 Gbps speeds with 2000 MHz bandwidth
  • S/FTP shielding protects each pair against interference
  • 28 AWG stranded pure copper conductors ensure signal integrity
  • 50 micron gold-plated RJ45 contacts resist corrosion
  • Backwards compatible with Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a and Cat7

Product Identity

This Nippon Labs Cat8 S/FTP patch cable uses 28AWG stranded pure copper conductors and RJ45 plugs with 50 micron gold plated contacts. It is built for 2000 MHz bandwidth and 40Gbps data rates in 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T networks. The half foot length suits tight rack or panel runs where a short shielded link is required.

Fit and Limits

It suits installers who need a fully shielded, backward compatible Cat8 link for emerging 25G and 40G copper networks in black PVC jacket. It is not for buyers who need longer reach beyond the 0.5ft span, or who require a different wire gauge or jacket rating for in-wall or plenum installation.

Deciding Spec

The 28AWG conductor gauge sets the cable's flexibility and current carrying capacity, making it the single figure that determines whether this short patch cord fits the physical and electrical constraints of the intended port density and power budget.

How it compares

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Price $12.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameNippon Labs
Model name60CAT8-0.5-28BK
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

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Questions about this item

Will the 2000 MHz rating actually deliver 40 Gbps on my 25GBASE-T or 40GBASE-T gear?

The cable is specified for 2 GHz bandwidth and up to 40 Gbps, matching the requirements of 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T links when both ends and the switch ports support those standards.

Does the S/FTP shielding and Cat 8 rating guarantee full 2 GHz performance through the RJ45 plugs?

Each pair is foil shielded with an overall braid, and the RJ45 contacts are 50 micron gold plated, meeting the Cat 8 channel requirements for 2 GHz operation.

What clearance do I need for the 0.5 ft cable and its RJ45 boots in a dense patch panel?

The cable is 0.5 ft long, uses 28 AWG stranded conductors and a PVC jacket, and terminates in standard RJ45 plugs wired to T568B.

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