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Short black Cat8 S/FTP patch cable with RJ45 plugs on both ends

Nippon Labs

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

SKU CH-4QEE-7287G

A half-foot Cat8 S/FTP patch cord rated for 40 Gbps at 2,000 MHz with 28 AWG stranded copper and gold-plated RJ45 contacts

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

Lengths 0.5FT

  • Supports 40 Gbps for 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T networks
  • 2000 MHz bandwidth handles emerging high-speed Ethernet standards
  • S/FTP shielding with foil per pair and overall braid reduces crosstalk
  • 50-micron gold-plated RJ45 contacts resist corrosion for reliable connections
  • Backwards compatible with Cat.5e, Cat.6, Cat.6a and Cat.7 equipment

What this cable is and who needs it

This 0.5ft Cat8 S/FTP patch cable connects two RJ45 ports with shielded, stranded 28AWG copper conductors. It suits builders linking a switch, router or server over a very short run where 40Gbps headroom and 2GHz bandwidth are required.

The spec that decides fit

The cable is rated for 2000 MHz bandwidth and up to 40Gbps data rate, making it the right choice only when your equipment supports 25GBASE-T or 40GBASE-T; slower gear will work but cannot use the extra capacity.

Installation notes

The flexible 28AWG stranded wires and standard T568B wiring make routing in tight panels straightforward. The only common issue is expecting longer reach — this length is strictly for adjacent ports.

How it compares

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Price $7.99
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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

What does the 40 Gbps rating mean when the cable is plugged into a real machine?

The 40 Gbps figure is the cable's maximum data rate under the Cat8 standard. Actual throughput depends on the connected ports, switch fabric, and cabling run, so it will not exceed the slowest link in the path.

How does the 2000 MHz bandwidth limit what the cable can carry in practice?

The 2 GHz bandwidth supports the signalling required for 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T over short runs. It caps the maximum symbol rate, so any protocol needing higher frequencies would not operate reliably on this cable.

What physical space does the 0.5 ft length and 28 AWG construction need to fit or mount?

At half a foot long with thin 28 AWG stranded conductors, the cable suits tight patches between adjacent ports in a rack or panel. The RJ45 plugs with 50 micron gold contacts need standard port clearance.

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