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. 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! I think we are supposed to buy CAT5+ or CAT5e cables (the same thing I think)??? Any comments graciously received.. Brianos -----Original Message----- From: windows2000-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:windows2000-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: 03 September 2003 16:45 To: windows2000@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [windows2000] Re: OT: Max length of Cat 5 I think the length is 300' so 150 should be fine. A wireless bridge would be the way to go if you need longer. If you insist on wired, the XL4000 by Tut systems can run a 10baseT signal up to 4000' on a single copper pair end to end. Greg -----Original Message----- From: Costanzo, Ray [mailto:rcostanzo@xxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2003 11:37 AM To: windows2000@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [windows2000] OT: Max length of Cat 5 Hi list, Does anyone know if there is a practical limit to how long a Cat 5E cable can be before you'd need to put something in the line to boost the signal, i.e. a switch or some other device? Is a 150 foot run of Cat 5E okay? And more so then, how about a 2000 foot run from my house to my neighbors, assuming I have an anti-squirrel jacket on the cable and everything. (to push it even more with off-topic questions... If I have to split coax cable (like, for TV) into 16 different outputs, is it better to use a 1-into-16 amplifier/splitter, or use a 1-into-4 and then four 1-into-4's off that?) Hey, thanks! Ray at work **************************************************************************** ****************************** The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. Distribution, publication, or retransmission of this message is strictly prohibited. This message may be a bank to client communication and as such is priviliged and confidential. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this document in error and that any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message. The sender of this e-mail specifically "opts-out" of the Electronic Signatures and Global and National Commerce Act (E-Sign) and any and all similar state and federal acts. Accordingly, but without limitation, any and all documents, contracts, and ageements must contain a handwritten signature of the sender to be legal, valid, and enforceable. **************************************************************************** ****************************** ********************************************************** To Unsubscribe, set digest or vacation mode or view archives use the below link. http://thethin.net/win2000list.cfm ********************************************************** To Unsubscribe, set digest or vacation mode or view archives use the below link. http://thethin.net/win2000list.cfm _____________________________________________________________________ This message has been checked for all known viruses on behalf of Vivista by MessageLabs. http://www.messagelabs.com or Email: mailsweeper.info@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Vivista formerly Securicor Information Systems for further information http://www.vivista.co.uk ********************************************************************** The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the individuals named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you should be aware that any dissemination, distribution, forwarding or other duplication of this communication is strictly prohibited. The views expressed in this e-mail are those of the individual author and not necessarily those of Vivista Limited. Prior to taking any action based upon this e-mail message you should seek appropriate confirmation of its authenticity. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify the sender by using the e-mail reply facility. ********************************************************************** _____________________________________________________________________ This message has been checked for all known viruses on behalf of Vivista by MessageLabs. http://www.messagelabs.com or Email: mailsweeper.info@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Vivista formerly Securicor Information Systems for further information http://www.vivista.co.uk ********************************************************** To Unsubscribe, set digest or vacation mode or view archives use the below link. http://thethin.net/win2000list.cfm