[windows2000] Re: OT: Max length of Cat 5
- From: "Chris Berry" <compjma@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: windows2000@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 03 Sep 2003 11:24:59 -0700
From: Brian Lilley <Brian.Lilley@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Chaps, we are about to install Gigabit ethernet connections from our shiney
new Dell Blade farm. I have been told that we need CAT6 cables.
I think they're the best way to go if you're planning for the future.
The Gb Switches have RJ45 connectors on them. I understand that putting
RJ45 (CAT5 spec) connectors on a CAT6 cable gives you effectively...a CAT5
cable!
Yes, CAT5 connectors are not rated for that, CAT6 comes with different
connectors (though they are still the same form factor for interoperability)
however just because it's RJ-45 doesn't mean it's CAT5.
I think we are supposed to buy CAT5+ or CAT5e cables (the same thing I
think)???
CAT5e will support gigabit transmissions in theory but at a lower frequency
so you're much less likely to get full utilization.
Chris Berry
compjma@xxxxxxxxxxx
Systems Administrator
JM Associates
"Conciousness: that annoying time between naps."
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