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Q10: What is Category 5e cable?
A10:The test parameter for Category 5 cable assumes that only two of
the four cable pairs will be used. (One pair for transmitting, and one
for receiving). Gigabit Ethernet uses all four pairs to transmit data
simultaneously. Category 5e cable (or Enhanced Category 5 cable) specifies
a more comprehensive series of tests to measure the effect of transmitting
data on all four pairs,particularly with respect to cross talk, enabling
the demands of Gigabit Ethernet to be met. Category 5e cable provides
Power Sum Characteristics that enable these increased data rates.
Category 5e cable supports increased data rates (presently up to 1000
Mbps) across a cabling infrastructure offering the same 100 MHz bandwidth
The network will be capable of supporting higher speed protocols than
Standard Category 5 cable.
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