I really dislike CAT 6. Is there a legit need for the stuff? From: Mathew Howard Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 4:12 PM To: af Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Anyone Installing Cat6 / really thick Cat5e?
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
