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Orange Cat8 ethernet cable, five feet, shielded RJ45 connectors

Nippon Labs

Nippon Labs 60CAT8-5-24OR Cat8 network ethernet cable 5 ft orange 24 AWG shielded 2000 MHz 40Gbps

SKU CH-HBX0-CZHX3 MPN 60CAT8-5-24OR

A 5 ft orange Cat8 patch cable with S/FTP shielding, 24 AWG conductors and gold-plated RJ45 connectors rated for 2000 MHz and 40 Gbps

  • Cable category8
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Conductor gauge24 AWG
  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length5 ft (1.52 m)
  • 2 GHz frequency enables 40 Gbps throughput for data-centre links
  • S/FTP shielding on every pair cuts crosstalk and external noise
  • Backward compatible with Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a and Cat7 equipment
  • 50 µm gold-plated RJ45 contacts resist corrosion and ensure solid connections
  • 24 AWG stranded copper conductors with CM-rated PVC jacket suit indoor and outdoor runs

Cat8 cable for high-speed networks

This Nippon Labs Cat8 patch cable carries RJ45 connectors on both ends and runs at 2000 MHz to support 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T links. The 5 ft orange length suits short rack runs or desk connections. It is built for data-centre switch-to-server ties and high-performance home networks.

Double shielding and gold contacts

Each twisted pair is foil-wrapped and the overall cable adds a steel braid, giving S/FTP protection against crosstalk and external noise. Connectors use 50µm gold plating with a snagless boot and soft flex push tab for reliable mating. The CM-rated PVC jacket withstands indoor and outdoor installation.

40 Gbps headroom for emerging standards

The 24 AWG stranded copper conductors deliver the bandwidth needed for 40 Gbps server uplinks while remaining fully backward compatible with Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a and Cat7 gear. It handles PoE, consoles, NAS and IP cameras comfortably. Buyers needing longer runs or higher pair counts will require a different cable.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameNippon Labs
Model name60CAT8-5-24OR
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorOrange
Connectivity
Cable category8
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length5 ft (1.52 m)
ShieldingYes
Conductor gauge24 AWG
Shipping weight0.12 kg
Package size178 × 165 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Will the 24 AWG stranded copper conductors or the gold-plated RJ45 contacts need replacement during the cable's life?

The 24 AWG stranded bare copper conductors and 50µm gold-plated RJ45 contacts are permanent parts of the cable assembly; no user-replaceable components exist inside the shielded S/FTP construction.

What is the first limit reached when the cable runs at its rated 2000 MHz frequency continuously?

The cable's 2000 MHz (2 GHz) operating frequency is its design ceiling; sustained use at that rate stays within the Cat8 40Gbps specification without exceeding the rated bandwidth limit.

How much heat or noise does the shielded Cat8 cable produce when carrying 40Gbps traffic all day?

Passive copper cables generate no audible noise and negligible heat; the S/FTP shielding and PVC CM-rated jacket simply contain signal energy without active cooling or power draw.

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