Nippon Labs 60CAT8-3-24GY network ethernet cable 3 ft Cat8 24 AWG S/FTP 2000 MHz 40 Gbps gray

Cat8 shielded patch cable for high-speed LANs

This Nippon Labs Cat8 cable carries 40 Gbps at 2000 MHz over a 3 ft S/FTP run. Each twisted pair is foil-shielded and the bundle adds a braid shield, so alien crosstalk stays low in dense racks. The 24 AWG stranded copper conductors terminate in gold-plated RJ45 plugs with snagless boots. It targets data-centre switch-to-server links and demanding home networks alike.

Verify RJ45 port clearance and category support

The cable uses standard RJ45 connectors, yet the Cat8 specification demands compatible ports and switch ASICs to reach 25 or 40 GBASE-T speeds. Confirm that your router, switch, server NIC or console network jack is rated for Cat8 or at least Cat6A operation. Outdoor or in-wall runs require conduit or CM-rated pathway approval per local code. PoE budget remains limited by the connected endpoints, not the cable itself.

Gold-plated snagless plugs and double shielding

Molded strain-relief boots protect the latch tab from catching on neighbouring cables during moves. Fifty-micron gold on the contact pins reduces oxidation over repeated insertions. The S/FTP construction — foil per pair plus overall braid — suppresses EMI from adjacent power cables or dense patch panels. PVC jacket carries a CM flame rating for indoor vertical runs.