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Short blue Cat8 patch cable with snagless RJ45 connectors

STARTECH

STARTECH NLBL-6IN-CAT8-PATCH 6in Blue Cat8 network ethernet cable

SKU CH-58XQ-8JXB9

A 6-inch Cat8 patch cable delivering 25 or 40Gbps over 2000MHz bandwidth with 100W PoE++ support

  • Cable category8
  • First connectorRJ45
  • ShieldingSnagless
  • Product typeEthernet
  • Product colorBlue
  • Key featuresData Transfer, Gold-plated connectors, Snagless, ,
  • 25/40Gbps speeds for high-performance enterprise networks with 2000MHz bandwidth
  • Snagless RJ45 connectors protect tabs during frequent patch-panel changes
  • 100W PoE++ support powers devices through the same cable run
  • S/FTP shielding with 26AWG pure bare copper wire reduces crosstalk and signal loss
  • Flexible LSZH jacket emits low smoke and zero halogen for safer installations

Ideal for short enterprise patching

This six-inch Cat8 patch cord is built for dense rack and panel connections where 25 or 40 gigabit throughput is required. Snagless RJ45 plugs and a flexible LSZH jacket make it practical for tight cable-management spaces.

Shielded construction limits interference

S/FTP shielding and 26AWG pure bare copper conductors support 2000MHz bandwidth while carrying up to 100W PoE++. The design keeps signal integrity high without adding bulk that restricts airflow in crowded cabinets.

Replaces Cat6a links that saturate at lower speeds

When existing cabling cannot sustain 25 or 40 gigabit traffic, this cord delivers four times the headroom. The upgrade is worthwhile only where switch ports and NICs already operate at those rates.

How it compares

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Price $16.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech
Model nameNLBL-6IN-CAT8-PATCH
Product typeEthernet
Product colorBlue
Connectivity
Cable category8
Ports & slots
First connectorRJ45
Size & build
ShieldingSnagless
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size152 × 127 × 102 mm

Questions about this item

How do I connect the snagless RJ45 connectors without damaging the tabs?

Align the RJ45 plug with the port, push straight in until the snagless boot clicks, and pull the cable body — not the tab — to remove it.

When should I replace this Cat8 patch cord?

Replace it if the gold-plated contacts show corrosion, the LSZH jacket is cut, or the S/FTP shield is kinked, as damage degrades the 2000MHz signal path.

What limits throughput first during a sustained 40Gbps transfer?

The 2000MHz bandwidth ceiling and 26AWG conductor gauge set the practical ceiling before heat or connector loss becomes dominant.

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