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Purple Cat8 Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors, 3 ft length, shielded twisted pairs

Nippon Labs

Nippon Labs 60CAT8-3-26PU network ethernet cable 3 ft Cat8 26AWG 40Gbps 2000MHz Purple

SKU CH-J68Z-QCSWN MPN 60CAT8-3-26PU

A 3 ft shielded Cat8 patch cable rated for 40 Gbps at 2000 MHz with gold-plated RJ45 connectors

  • Cable category8
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • ShieldingEach pair Foil shielded / 4 Pair Braid Shield
  • Conductor gauge26 AWG
  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Up to 40Gbps data rate for high-speed networking
  • 2000MHz bandwidth supports emerging 25G and 40G networks
  • Fully backward compatible with Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a and Cat7
  • Double foil and braid shielding reduces interference
  • 50 micron gold-plated RJ45 contacts resist corrosion

Cat8 40 Gbps Ethernet patch cable

This 3-foot Cat8 cable delivers up to 40 Gbps data rates and 2000 MHz bandwidth over 26 AWG stranded pure-copper conductors. Each twisted pair is foil-shielded and the bundle carries an overall braid shield, terminated in RJ45 plugs with 50-micron gold-plated contacts and a snagless strain-relief boot. The PVC jacket is rated for indoor and outdoor use and meets TIA/EIA, UL, ETL and RoHS requirements.

Suited for 25 GbE and 40 GbE links.

Builders wiring 25GBASE-T or 40GBASE-T segments between switches, routers, servers or workstations will find the 2 GHz bandwidth and full shielding appropriate. The 3-foot length is intended for rack patches or desk connections, not for long horizontal runs. Buyers who need direct-burial rating, plenum-rated jacket or extended lengths should look at something else.

3-foot length limits use to short patching

At exactly 3 feet the cable only reaches between adjacent devices or across a single rack shelf. It cannot span rooms, floors or cabinet rows, so verify the distance before ordering.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameNippon Labs
Model name60CAT8-3-26PU
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorPurple
Connectivity
Cable category8
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length3 ft (0.91 m)
ShieldingEach pair Foil shielded / 4 Pair Braid Shield
Conductor gauge26 AWG
Shipping weight0.08 kg
Package size152 × 127 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 3 ft purple Cat8 cable or a different length for my router-to-PC run?

Choose the 3 ft length when the router and PC are close together; longer runs are available in the same Cat8 26 AWG shielded construction if you need more reach.

What does the 40 Gbps rating actually deliver when I plug this cable into my gaming PC?

The cable supports up to 40 Gbps data rates and 2000 MHz bandwidth, so a 25 Gbps or 40 Gbps network port can run at its full negotiated speed without the cable being the bottleneck.

Is the RJ45 connector on this Cat8 cable compatible with my existing Cat6 wall jack and switch ports?

Yes, the RJ45 plugs are fully backward compatible with Cat5e, Cat6 and Cat6A equipment, and the 50 µm gold-plated contacts maintain signal integrity across all those standards.

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