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Short purple Cat8 Ethernet patch cord with RJ45 plugs at both ends

Nippon Labs

Nippon Labs 60CAT8-0.5-30PU network ethernet cable 0.5 ft Cat8 purple 30AWG 2000 MHz 40 Gbps

SKU CH-YM40-GVN9F MPN 60CAT8-0.5-30PU

A 0.5 ft Cat8 patch cord rated for 2000 MHz and 40 Gbps with 30 AWG stranded copper, foil-shielded pairs and gold-plated RJ45 connectors

  • Cable category8
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length0.5 ft (0.15 m)
  • Product colorPurple
  • Supports 40 Gbps speeds for 25 Gbps and 40 Gbps networks
  • 2000 MHz bandwidth handles high-frequency data with foil-shielded pairs
  • 30 AWG slim profile routes easily in tight spaces
  • 50 µm gold-plated RJ45 contacts resist corrosion for reliable connections
  • Backwards compatible with Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a and Cat7 equipment

0.5 ft Cat8 patch cable

This 0.5 ft Cat8 cable is built for short runs between rack equipment, switches or a desktop and a nearby wall port. The purple jacket makes it easy to identify in dense cable bundles and it supports emerging 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T links.

Slim 30AWG U/FTP construction

Each of the four twisted pairs is foil shielded and the overall 30AWG stranded pure copper conductors keep the diameter small for tight routing. Gold-plated 50 µm contacts on the RJ45 plugs resist corrosion while the snagless boot and moulded strain relief simplify insertion and removal.

Sustained 2 GHz bandwidth

The cable is rated for 2000 MHz operation and up to 40 Gbps throughput, maintaining signal integrity over the full length under continuous load. Backward compatibility with Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A and Cat7 ensures it works with existing gear without negotiation issues.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameNippon Labs
Model name60CAT8-0.5-30PU
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorPurple
Connectivity
Cable category8
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length0.5 ft (0.15 m)
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size152 × 127 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Will the 2000 MHz bandwidth hold up on a 0.5 ft run under sustained 40 Gbps load?

The Cat8 cable is specified for up to 2000 MHz and 40 Gbps, so a half-foot link stays within its rated frequency and data-rate envelope even at continuous throughput.

Does the purple U/FTP jacket and foil shielding keep heat and noise low during all-day operation?

The CM PVC jacket and per-pair foil shielding are passive; they add no active cooling or noise, and the cable generates no measurable heat because it carries only signalling current.

What devices must already have RJ45 ports for this 30AWG patch cord to work?

Both ends use standard RJ45 plugs wired to T568B, so any switch, router, server or NIC with an 8P8C jack — from Cat5e through Cat8 — will accept the cable.

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