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Red slim Cat 8 ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors, 7 ft length

Nippon Labs

Nippon Labs 60CAT8-7-30RD 7 ft Cat 8 network ethernet cable 30 AWG red

SKU CH-FX78-ZBRXC MPN 60CAT8-7-30RD

A 7 ft Cat 8 U/FTP slim patch cord rated for 2000 MHz and 40 Gbps with 30 AWG stranded copper, foil-shielded pairs and gold-plated RJ45 connectors

  • Cable category8
  • First connectorRJ45
  • Second connectorRJ45
  • Conductor gauge30 AWG
  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Overall length7 ft (2.13 m)
  • Supports 40 Gbps speeds for high-bandwidth tasks
  • 2000 MHz bandwidth handles demanding network loads
  • 30 AWG slim profile fits tight routing spaces
  • U/FTP foil shielding reduces crosstalk and interference
  • 50 µm gold-plated contacts resist corrosion for reliable connection

Cable purpose and audience

This seven-foot Cat 8 patch cord uses 30 AWG stranded copper conductors and RJ45 plugs to deliver up to 40 Gbps data rates at 2 GHz bandwidth. It suits workstations, servers or switches that need 25GBASE-T or 40GBASE-T links in tight rack spaces or behind desks where a slim profile eases routing.

Sustained-load behaviour

Foil shielding around each twisted pair and an overall CM-rated PVC jacket keep crosstalk and alien noise low during continuous high-throughput transfers. Gold-plated contacts rated at 50 microns resist oxidation so signal integrity remains stable over long sessions without the degradation seen on unshielded or thinner cables.

Build quality and daily implications

The U/FTP construction and snagless boot with a soft flex push tab let the cable bend around corners and survive repeated insertion cycles without latch breakage. Backward compatibility with Cat 5e, Cat 6, Cat 6A and Cat 7 means the same cord can serve older gear today and faster uplinks tomorrow, reducing the need to recable when ports are upgraded.

How it compares

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Price $11.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameNippon Labs
Model name60CAT8-7-30RD
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Product colorRed
Connectivity
Cable category8
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Second connectorRJ45
Size & build
Overall length7 ft (2.13 m)
Conductor gauge30 AWG
Shipping weight0.14 kg
Package size178 × 165 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

Does the 30 AWG stranded copper construction affect heat or power draw when the cable runs at 40 Gbps all day?

The 30 AWG stranded pure copper conductors keep resistance low, so the cable does not generate noticeable heat and adds no measurable power draw even at the full 40 Gbps rate.

What devices must already have RJ45 ports to use this 7 ft Cat 8 patch cord?

Any switch, router, server, NAS, desktop or laptop with a standard RJ45 jack will work; the cable is wired to the T568B standard and uses 50 micron gold-plated contacts for reliable mating.

Will this Cat 8 cable work properly with my existing Cat 5e and Cat 6a patch panels and wall jacks?

Yes, the cable is fully backwards compatible with Cat 5e, Cat 6, Cat 6a and Cat 7 infrastructure, so it will negotiate the highest speed both ends support without any configuration.

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