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Orange slim Cat 8 Ethernet cable, 5 ft, RJ45 connectors, 30 AWG

Nippon Labs

Nippon Labs 60CAT8-5-30OR network ethernet cable 5 ft orange 30 AWG Cat 8 2000 MHz 40 Gbps

SKU CH-H4N1-SDK4N MPN 60CAT8-5-30OR

A 5 ft orange Cat 8 patch cord rated for 2000 MHz and 40 Gbps with 30 AWG stranded copper, U/FTP foil shielding and gold-plated RJ45 connectors

  • Cable category8
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Conductor gauge30 AWG
  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length5 ft (1.52 m)
  • Supports 40 Gbps speeds with 2000 MHz bandwidth
  • Backwards compatible with Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a and Cat7
  • Slim 30 AWG stranded copper design for tight-space routing
  • Each pair foil shielded plus overall aluminium foil for interference protection
  • 50 µm gold-plated RJ45 contacts with snagless strain relief

Cable class and reach

This Cat 8 patch cord is built for 40 Gbps links up to 2 GHz bandwidth. It targets installers who need a short, slim run between a switch, router or server and a 25GBASE-T or 40GBASE-T port. The 5 ft length keeps latency low in rack or desk-side deployments.

Upgrade path and fit

It replaces Cat 5e, Cat 6, Cat 6A and Cat 7 cables when the link must carry 25 or 40 Gbps over copper. The jump is worth it when existing cabling cannot meet the 2000 MHz frequency requirement or when tighter bends are needed in crowded trays. Backward compatibility lets the same cord serve older gear during a phased rollout.

Sustained-load behaviour

Each of the four twisted pairs is foil-shielded (U/FTP) and wrapped in an overall aluminium foil layer, limiting alien crosstalk during continuous high-frequency transmission. Oxygen-free copper conductors and 50 µm gold-plated contacts keep resistance stable over long runs. The CM-rated PVC jacket and moulded strain relief resist wear when the cable is routed through tight pathways.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameNippon Labs
Model name60CAT8-5-30OR
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorOrange
Connectivity
Cable category8
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length5 ft (1.52 m)
Conductor gauge30 AWG
Shipping weight0.09 kg
Package size178 × 165 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

What clearance does the 30 AWG slim cable need for routing?

The 30 AWG stranded copper conductors give the cable a smaller diameter than standard patch cords, allowing it to fit through tight cable-management channels and around corners without kinking.

How do I seat the RJ45 plugs without damaging the 50 µm gold contacts?

Push the snagless boot until the soft-flex tab clicks into the port; the molded strain relief prevents the latch from catching on adjacent cables during insertion.

When should I replace this Cat 8 patch cord?

Replace it if the CM PVC jacket shows cuts, the foil shielding is exposed, or the gold-plated contacts become corroded, as any of these will degrade the 2000 MHz signal path.

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