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Yellow Cat8 ethernet cable, 25 ft, RJ45 ends, shielded 24 AWG

Nippon Labs

Nippon Labs 60CAT8-25-24YW Cat8 network ethernet cable 25 ft yellow 24 AWG 40 Gbps 2000 MHz

SKU CH-C6XH-WV1EZ MPN 60CAT8-25-24YW

25 ft Cat8 shielded cable rated for 40 Gbps at 2000 MHz with gold-plated RJ45 connectors

  • Cable category8
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Conductor gauge24 AWG
  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length25 ft (7.62 m)
  • Supports 40 Gbps transfer speeds for demanding networks
  • 2000 MHz bandwidth handles 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T applications
  • 24 AWG pure copper conductors with S/FTP shielding reduce interference
  • Backward compatible with Cat5 through Cat7 RJ45 equipment
  • Gold-plated connectors and snagless boots ensure durable connections

25 ft Cat8 shielded cable

This 25 ft Cat8 Ethernet cable uses 24 AWG pure copper conductors with S/FTP shielding and gold-plated RJ45 connectors. It is rated for 2000 MHz bandwidth and supports data rates up to 40 Gbps for 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T applications. The CM-rated PVC jacket is designed for indoor and outdoor use.

Upgrading from older categories

The cable is fully backward compatible with Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a and Cat7 equipment, so it can replace any existing RJ45 patch lead without configuration changes. The jump is worth it when you need the 2 GHz frequency headroom for 25 Gbps or 40 Gbps switch-to-server links or future-proofing a new installation.

Suited for high-speed LANs

This cable suits builders wiring data-centre uplinks, enterprise access points, IP cameras, NAS devices, game consoles and PoE gear that benefit from shielded 40 Gbps performance. Buyers who only need 1 Gbps desktop connections or runs longer than the Cat8 channel limit should look at lower-category alternatives.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameNippon Labs
Model name60CAT8-25-24YW
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorYellow
Connectivity
Cable category8
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length25 ft (7.62 m)
ShieldingYes
Conductor gauge24 AWG
Shipping weight1.98 kg
Package size257 × 202 × 37 mm

Questions about this item

Does the 24 AWG stranded copper conductor and S/FTP shielding make the cable too stiff to route through a 25 ft patch panel run?

The stranded 24 AWG bare copper conductors and PVC CM-rated jacket keep the cable flexible enough for tight patch-panel bends while the overall steel braid and individual foil shields maintain the 2000 MHz / 40 Gbps performance.

What is the step people miss when seating the gold-plated RJ45 connectors so the 40 Gbps link actually trains?

Push each connector until the soft-flex tab clicks fully into the port; the metal-shielded hood and molded strain relief prevent the latch from catching halfway, which is the most common cause of a fallen-back-to-10 Gbps negotiation.

After years of PoE++ and 40 Gbps traffic, which part of this 25 ft yellow Cat8 cable wears out first and needs replacement?

The 50 µm gold-plated RJ45 contacts and the snagless latch tab are the only moving-wear items; the stranded copper, double shielding, and CM-rated PVC jacket are rated for the life of the installation.

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