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Purple Cat8 Ethernet cable, 2 ft, slim U/FTP jacket, gold RJ45 plugs

Nippon Labs

Nippon Labs 60CAT8-2-30PU network ethernet cable 2 ft Cat8 purple

SKU CH-5VJR-VTXBM MPN 60CAT8-2-30PU

A 2 ft Cat8 patch cable supporting 40 Gbps at 2 GHz with foil-shielded 30 AWG copper pairs and gold-plated RJ45 connectors

  • Cable category8
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length2 ft (0.61 m)
  • Product colorPurple
  • Supports 40 Gbps speeds for demanding 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T networks
  • 2 GHz bandwidth enables high-frequency data transfer with reduced latency
  • U/FTP foil shielding on each pair minimises crosstalk and external interference
  • 30 AWG slim profile simplifies routing in tight spaces and dense racks
  • 50 µm gold-plated RJ45 contacts resist corrosion for reliable long-term connections

Cat8 cable for emerging 25G and 40G networks

This Nippon Labs Cat8 patch cord is built for 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T installations that demand 2 GHz bandwidth. The 2 ft purple cable uses 30 AWG stranded pure copper conductors with individual foil shielding on each pair. Gold-plated RJ45 contacts and a snagless boot suit dense patch panels and tight routing paths.

Thermals noise and power draw

As a passive copper cable it generates no heat, draws no power and produces no acoustic noise during operation. The CM-rated PVC jacket and aluminium foil wrapping protect signal integrity without active cooling. Backward compatibility with Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a and Cat7 links means the same cord serves legacy and new ports alike.

Behaviour under sustained load

The 2000 MHz frequency rating and 40 Gbps data rate are maintained over the full 2 ft length under continuous traffic. Each of the four twisted pairs is foil shielded to suppress alien crosstalk during prolonged high-throughput transfers. The 50 µm gold contacts resist oxidation, preserving low contact resistance through repeated mating cycles.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameNippon Labs
Model name60CAT8-2-30PU
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorPurple
Connectivity
Cable category8
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length2 ft (0.61 m)
Shipping weight0.07 kg
Package size152 × 127 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the RJ45 connectors on this 2 ft Cat8 cable without snagging the latch?

Align the soft‑flex push tab with the port, push straight in until the latch clicks, then pull gently to confirm lock; the snagless moulded boot prevents the tab catching on adjacent cables.

What maintenance will the 30AWG stranded copper conductors and foil shielding need over time?

No scheduled maintenance; inspect the purple CM PVC jacket and gold‑plated contacts occasionally for cuts or corrosion, and replace the patch cord if the foil shield is kinked or the latch tab breaks.

At what point does the 2000 MHz bandwidth limit appear during sustained 40 Gbps transfers?

The 2 GHz (2000 MHz) frequency ceiling is the first hard limit; continuous 40 Gbps traffic cannot exceed this bandwidth, so the cable itself becomes the bottleneck before connector or jacket ratings are reached.

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