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Purple Cat8 Ethernet cable, 5 ft, shielded RJ45 connectors

Nippon Labs

Nippon Labs 60CAT8-5-24PU Cat8 network ethernet cable 5 ft purple 24 AWG 2000 MHz 40Gbps

SKU CH-6B3J-8TB7G MPN 60CAT8-5-24PU

Cat8 shielded patch cable supports 40 Gbps at 2000 MHz over 5 ft with gold-plated RJ45 connectors

  • Cable category8
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Conductor gauge24 AWG
  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length5 ft (1.52 m)
  • Supports 40Gbps transfer rates with 2000 MHz bandwidth
  • Fully backward compatible with Cat5 through Cat7 networks
  • Double S/FTP shielding plus overall steel braid minimises interference
  • 24 AWG pure copper conductors ensure reliable signal integrity
  • Gold-plated RJ45 connectors with snagless boots for durable connections

Cable category and target use

The Nippon Labs 60CAT8-5-24PU is a Category 8 patch cable built for 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T links. It suits data-centre switch-to-server runs, small or mid-size enterprise LANs and high-speed home networks that need 40 Gbps over copper. Buyers who need longer reach than five feet or who require fibre for greater distance should look elsewhere.

Shielding and signal integrity

Each twisted pair carries individual foil shielding and the overall cable adds a steel braid beneath a CM-rated PVC jacket. This S/FTP construction suppresses alien crosstalk and EMI so the 2 GHz (2000 MHz) signal stays clean in dense cable trays or outdoor runs. The 24 AWG stranded copper conductors keep insertion loss low without adding stiffness that would complicate tight bends.

Connector features and durability

Gold-plated RJ45 contacts at 50 µm resist oxidation through repeated mating cycles. A metal-shielded plug body maintains the screen continuity to the jack, while a soft-flex push tab and moulded strain relief prevent snagged tabs and cable fatigue. The snagless boot eases routing through crowded panels and around existing looms.

How it compares

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Price $13.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameNippon Labs
Model name60CAT8-5-24PU
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorPurple
Connectivity
Cable category8
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length5 ft (1.52 m)
ShieldingYes
Conductor gauge24 AWG
Shipping weight0.07 kg
Package size211 × 211 × 10 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install this 5 ft Cat8 cable and what step do people often miss?

Plug each RJ45 connector until the soft flex push tab clicks into the port; the step often missed is pressing the tab fully so the metal shielded connector seats completely and the gold-plated contacts align.

What maintenance or replacement will this 24 AWG S/FTP cable need later?

The PVC CM-rated jacket with overall steel braid resists wear; inspect the snagless push tabs and gold-plated contacts periodically and replace the cable if the strain relief cracks or the foil shielding is damaged.

What limit appears first on this 2000 MHz cable under sustained 40Gbps use?

The 5 ft length stays within the Cat8 channel limit for 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T, so the first constraint is the connected equipment's port speed rather than the cable's 2 GHz bandwidth.

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