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Yellow Cat8 Ethernet patch cable, seven feet, shielded RJ45 ends

Nippon Labs

Nippon Labs 60CAT8-7-26YW network ethernet cable

SKU CH-X8VA-T9V6Z MPN 60CAT8-7-26YW

A 7 ft shielded Cat8 patch cable with gold-plated RJ45 connectors, rated for 40 Gbps at 2 GHz bandwidth

  • Cable category8
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Conductor gauge26 AWG
  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length7 ft (2.13 m)
  • Supports 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T networks with 2000 MHz bandwidth
  • Backward compatible with Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a and Cat7 equipment
  • UL rated for 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T data centre switch-to-server links
  • Pure copper core with double aluminium foil and woven mesh shielding
  • Gold-plated RJ45 connectors with snagless strain relief for durable connections

Nippon Labs Cat8 7 ft RJ45 Cable

This shielded Cat8 patch cable uses 26 AWG oxygen-free copper conductors and gold-plated RJ45 connectors to deliver up to 40 Gbps and 2000 MHz bandwidth. The S/FTP construction with double aluminium foil and woven mesh shielding protects against interference in demanding network environments. It is rated for indoor and outdoor use with a weatherproof PVC jacket.

Suits 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T links

The cable is built for short high-speed links such as switch-to-server connections in small or mid-level enterprise LANs. It is also backward compatible with Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a and Cat7 equipment. Installers needing longer structured-wiring runs for lower-speed backbones should select a different category cable.

7 ft fixed length decides fit

The 7 ft length determines whether the cable reaches between your specific devices without excess slack or tension. Measure the exact patch-panel, rack or desktop distance before ordering because the length cannot be adjusted.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameNippon Labs
Model name60CAT8-7-26YW
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorYellow
Connectivity
Cable category8
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length7 ft (2.13 m)
ShieldingYes
Conductor gauge26 AWG
Shipping weight0.11 kg
Package size178 × 165 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

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

Plug each RJ45 connector firmly until the latch clicks; the step often missed is verifying the metal-shielded housing sits flush so the 50 µm gold contacts and S/FTP grounding make full contact.

What maintenance or replacement will the 26 AWG S/FTP cable need later?

No scheduled maintenance; inspect the PVC jacket and molded strain relief periodically for cuts or UV damage if used outdoors, and replace the cable only if the shielding or conductors show physical wear.

What limit appears first on the 2 GHz Cat8 link under sustained 40 Gbps use?

The 7 ft length stays well within the Cat8 channel limit, so the first bottleneck is the connected equipment — switch, router or NIC — that must also support 25GBASE-T or 40GBASE-T to utilise the 2000 MHz bandwidth.

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