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Gray Cat 8 Ethernet cable, 7 ft, 26 AWG, shielded, RJ45 ends

Nippon Labs

Nippon Labs 60CAT8-7-26GY network ethernet cable Cat 8 7 ft 26 AWG shielded gray

SKU CH-30Z8-57QG0 MPN 60CAT8-7-26GY

A 7 ft shielded Cat 8 patch cable rated for 40 Gbps at 2000 MHz with 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 speeds for demanding networks
  • 2 GHz bandwidth handles 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T
  • Double foil and braid shielding blocks interference
  • 50 µm gold-plated contacts resist corrosion
  • Snagless boots and strain relief protect connectors

Cat 8 cable for 25G and 40G links

This 7 ft Cat 8 patch cable uses 26 AWG stranded copper conductors with S/FTP shielding and RJ45 connectors. It is rated for 2 GHz bandwidth and up to 40 Gbps data rates, making it suitable for 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T networks. The jacket is PVC and the contacts are 50 µm gold-plated.

Suited for high-speed copper links.

Installers deploying 25GBASE-T or 40GBASE-T over copper will meet the frequency and shielding requirements with this cable. Buyers who need optical fibre connections or runs longer than the Cat 8 channel limit should choose a different media type.

2 GHz bandwidth rating

The cable is specified for 2000 MHz operation, which is the decisive figure for 25G and 40G copper Ethernet. If your equipment only requires lower frequencies, a lesser category will also work.

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Price $11.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameNippon Labs
Model name60CAT8-7-26GY
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorGray
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 size203 × 163 × 34 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the RJ45 connectors on this 7 ft Cat8 cable and what step is often missed?

Push each RJ45 plug until the soft flex tab clicks into the port; the step people miss is confirming the 50 µm gold-plated contacts are fully seated so the braid and foil shielding maintain 2 GHz performance.

What maintenance or replacement will this shielded 26 AWG patch cable need over time?

Inspect the PVC jacket and molded strain relief for cracks or kinks; if the foil or braid shield is damaged, replace the cable to keep 40 Gbps throughput intact.

What limit appears first on this 2 GHz Cat8 link during sustained 40 Gbps use?

The 7 ft length and 26 AWG conductors set the practical ceiling; signal loss on the copper pairs becomes the bottleneck before the 2 000 MHz rating is exceeded.

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