I have no problems with GigE over 5e. Shireen DC-1042 shielded dry gel
tape is our preferred tower cable. We use Primus shielded plugs and the
conductors fit the channels fine. The cable diameter is a little bigger
due to the gel tape, but it fits in the plug body even with the foil
turned over and pulled back to make contact with the tongue.
On 7/25/2016 12:54 PM, Christopher Gray wrote:
I just picked up some Shireen DC-2021 Cat6 cable, thinking I would
start using Cat6 for my Mimosa installations (as suggested).
It turns out, the individual insulation is too big for any of my RJ45
ends, and the jacket is also too big. Now, I'm looking at Cat6A
connectors (that have a staggered insert and a full shield). Next, I
will need a new crimper that does not crush the shield on the Cat6A
connector.
Anyhow, it seems like a lot of work to use Cat6 where some ToughCable
and basic shielded RJ45 connectors might be functionally equivalent.
Should I be seriously considering Cat6? When did you decide Cat6 was
worth it?
-Chris
