We've started using DC-1042 for all our tower cable as well, and I'm pretty happy with it so far. I really don't see the point in using cat6.
On Mon, Jul 25, 2016 at 2:04 PM, George Skorup <[email protected]> wrote: > 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 > > >
