![]() ![]() There are two standards for ethernet wiring, 568A & 568B. Either way, the construction of the cable does not matter as long as Cat 6 standards are met. Other manufacturers have found different ways to achieve Cat 6 requirements, such as using tighter pair twists. Some Cat 6 cables are constructed with a plastic spline separating the pairs for better performance. One method of differentiating a Cat 6 patch cable from Cat 5e patch cable is by simply looking the connector ends. Category 6 channel requirements specify that every component in a Cat 6 network must meet minimum standards to ensure optimal performance. Wiring must maintain a tight pair twist as close to the connector/jack as possible. Cat 6 cabling was created to facilitate the future bandwidth requirements needed for streaming multimedia applications.Ĭat 6 follows very strict rules in both the manufacturing process and in channel requirements. The official standard for Cat 6 cabling is 200MHz (twice the bandwidth of Cat 5) but most manufacturers test their Cat 6 patch cables up to 550MHz at 1 Gbps. Cat 5e patch cables are tested up to 350MHz at 1 Gbps. ![]() Cat 5 was short lived once Category 5 Enhanced (or Cat 5e) came along. The Category 5 standard was ratified and the new cable standard became 100MHz at 100Mbps. The need for more bandwidth and faster networks forced a new standard in Category cabling in the late 90's. Today only 2 pair and 3 pair Cat 3 cabling is still used in the telecommunication industry but seldom used in the computer industry.Ĭat 5 & Cat 5e (Category 5, Category 5 Enhanced) Patch Cables ![]() Data could be transmitted at speeds up to 10Mbps. Please visit our links above.Ĭat 3 cables were the standard patch cable in the early 90's. ![]() We also custom manufacture any of the above styles. Infinite Cables offers molded, pre-made patch cables in a variety of lengths and colours. Patch cable with a snagless connector and boot Below is a quick description of each type: There are many different types of strain relief and anti-snag options for patch cables. Molded Style Boot, No Boot, Regular Boot and Snagless Patch Cables ![]()
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