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Red Cat8 Ethernet cable, 5 ft, shielded RJ45 connectors

Nippon Labs

Nippon Labs 60CAT8-5-24RD network ethernet cable Cat8 5 ft 24AWG red

SKU CH-4FYD-953G7 MPN 60CAT8-5-24RD

Shielded Cat8 patch cable supports 40 Gbps at 2000 MHz over 5 ft with 24 AWG copper and gold-plated RJ45 connectors

  • Cable category8
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Conductor gauge24 AWG
  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length5 ft (1.52 m)
  • 40 Gbps transfer rate at 2 GHz frequency
  • Shielded S/FTP construction reduces interference
  • Backward compatible with Cat5 through Cat7
  • 24 AWG pure copper with gold-plated RJ45 connectors
  • 5 ft red cable rated for indoor and outdoor use

Nippon Labs Cat8 5 ft cable

This 5 ft Nippon Labs Cat8 Ethernet cable uses shielded S/FTP construction with 24 AWG stranded copper conductors. It terminates in gold-plated RJ45 connectors at both ends and carries a CM-rated PVC jacket suitable for indoor or outdoor runs. The red colour aids cable identification in busy racks or home setups.

Upgrade from Cat5e Cat6 Cat6a Cat7

The cable operates at 2000 MHz and supports 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T links, so it replaces older category cables when 25 Gbps or 40 Gbps throughput is required. Backward compatibility with Cat5 Cat5e Cat6 Cat6a and Cat7 means the jump is worth it whenever the network gear can negotiate those higher speeds.

Suits data-centre switch-to-server

Builders wiring 25GBASE-T or 40GBASE-T server connections, IP cameras, consoles or NAS devices will benefit from the shielded pairs and 50 µm gold contacts. Installers needing longer runs, different colours or non-shielded patch cords should look at something else.

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Price $12.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameNippon Labs
Model name60CAT8-5-24RD
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorRed
Connectivity
Cable category8
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length5 ft (1.52 m)
ShieldingYes
Conductor gauge24 AWG
Shipping weight0.11 kg
Package size217 × 216 × 39 mm

Questions about this item

What clearance does the 5 ft red cable with 24 AWG stranded conductors need for routing?

The 5 ft length and flexible PVC jacket suit tight indoor or outdoor runs; allow a bend radius roughly four times the cable diameter so the shielding and conductors are not stressed.

How do the gold-plated RJ45 connectors with snagless boots install, and what step is often missed?

Push each connector until the tab clicks into the port; the soft flex tab releases with a light squeeze, but users often forget to press the tab before pulling and damage the latch.

When should the S/FTP shielded Cat8 cable be inspected or replaced?

Check the jacket and connectors after any sharp bend, crush, or prolonged UV exposure; replace if the foil or braid shield is cut, the gold plating wears, or the tab no longer locks.

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