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Blue 7 ft Cat8 ethernet cable with shielded RJ45 connectors

Nippon Labs

Nippon Labs 60CAT8-7-26BU 7 ft Cat8 network ethernet cable

SKU CH-MXCZ-PD6QD MPN 60CAT8-7-26BU

A 7 ft Cat8 patch cable rated for 2000 MHz and 40 Gbps with shielded 26 AWG conductors and gold-plated RJ45 connectors

  • Cable category8
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Conductor gauge26 AWG
  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length7 ft (2.13 m)
  • Supports 40 Gbps transfer speeds for demanding networks
  • 2 GHz bandwidth enables high-frequency data transmission
  • S/FTP shielding with foil and braid reduces interference
  • 50 µm gold-plated RJ45 contacts resist corrosion
  • 26 AWG pure copper conductors ensure reliable conductivity

7 ft Cat8 shielded patch cable

This 7 ft Cat8 Ethernet cable uses 26 AWG stranded pure copper conductors with foil and braid shielding. It terminates in RJ45 plugs fitted with 50 µm gold-plated contacts and a snagless strain-relief boot. The PVC jacket is rated for indoor and outdoor installation.

Practical limits of the Cat8 standard

Cat8 is specified for 2000 MHz bandwidth and up to 40 Gbps data rates over copper. The standard reaches these figures only on short links; longer runs fall back to lower speeds. Shielding is mandatory to meet the frequency target, so unshielded alternatives cannot deliver the same ceiling.

Replaces Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a and Cat7 patch cords

The cable is fully backward compatible with earlier category cabling, so it drops into existing RJ45 ports without re-termination. The jump is worth it when you need headroom for 25GBASE-T or 40GBASE-T equipment, or when a shielded, high-frequency link reduces errors in noisy environments. Buyers who only run 1 Gbps gear will not see a throughput gain.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameNippon Labs
Model name60CAT8-7-26BU
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorBlue
Connectivity
Cable category8
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length7 ft (2.13 m)
ShieldingYes
Conductor gauge26 AWG
Shipping weight0.09 kg
Package size217 × 171 × 36 mm

Questions about this item

Should I choose this 7 ft length or a different length for my setup?

This specific model is a 7 ft cable. If your router, switch or PC is within that distance the length fits; otherwise select a longer or shorter Cat8 cable from the same series.

What does the 2000 MHz bandwidth figure mean when the cable is installed?

The 2000 MHz rating means the cable can carry signals up to 2 GHz, supporting the 40 Gbps data rate over the full 7 ft run when both ends use compatible 25GBASE-T or 40GBASE-T hardware.

How does the RJ45 connector and Cat8 standard limit real-world speed?

The shielded RJ45 plugs and Cat8 specification cap the link at 40 Gbps over 7 ft; actual throughput depends on the connected ports, but the cable itself will not bottleneck below that ceiling.

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