On Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 3:04 PM, Art DeKneef <[email protected]> wrote: > Without trying to stir up a debate on networking... I agree with everything > that has been mentioned here with one exception. You can run gigabit over > CAT5 cabling if it has been installed properly. > > http://www.gigabit-ethernet.org/technology/whitepapers/gige_1098/copper.html#base
My understanding is: In most cases, there is/was no construction difference between CAT5 and CAT5E cables. The difference was in somewhat stricter certification requirements. That doc seem to align with my understanding. It doesn't mention "5E" or "Enhanced" at all, and does state "The 1995 cabling standard did not specify two critical performance parameters--return loss and Far-End Crosstalk (FEXT)." Given the date of the doc (1998), I think it likely that it just predates the 5E spec. -- Ben ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to [email protected] with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
