Use CAT6 Cables for the Ultimate Network Perfomance
If your installation requires far more stringent controls regarding crosstalk, reduced system noise and is running on the Gigabit Ethernet networking system you should be using CAT6 cables. While the CAT 6 cable is backwards compatible with CAT 3 and CAT 5/5e cables they are not forward compatible and trying to use them will give you significant loss of both signal speed and quality within your network. This cable is capable of performance as high as 250 MHz and can be used on 10/100/1,000 BASE-T/TX (Gigabit) systems.
It may also be able to be used on the newer 10G BASE-T (10 Gigabit Ethernet) systems, but there is expected to be some loss of cables length ability when using unshielded CAT6 cables. Much like the earlier versions CAT6 makes use of four twisted pairs of wires which can range between 22AWG and 24 AWG as long as the cable itself measures up to the appropriate testing standards. While older CAT5/5e patch cables usually terminate in a RJ-45 connector the CAT 6 patch cables terminate in a newer 8P8C modular connector that is made to a far higher standard further reducing crosstalk and noise.
Like its predecessors the CAT6 cables are limited to runs of 100 m unless being used in a 10GbaseT system when the length can be increased to as far as 120 m provided UTP cables are being used. CAT 6 cable can be terminated in one of two different ways, either the T568A or the T568B scheme. Both of these can be used on any system just as long as both end of the cable are terminated using the same scheme and the wire pairing is the same at both ends. The T568B system is the most common one in use today, but no problems will be encountered if both are used within the same network.
Depending on the type of equipment you are using and its age you can use straight through pin to pin CAT 6 cables to go from hub to hub or computer to computer if this type of two way communications is needed. Most new equipment is equipped for automatic crossover so straight through or crossover cables can be used. If you have an older computer or system you may need to have a crossover cable to allow both pieces of equipment to be connected directly to each other without the need for a router of switching unit.
Like any other cable there is always an upgrade available and CAT6 cables are no different, there is a newer CAT6a cable available that offers far more enhanced performance with speeds up to 500 MHz. This cable was designed with the Gigabit 10G networking equipment in mind to provide the highest communications speeds possible without compromising quality.
If you are running a 1,000 Base T system and need CAT6 cables to help you get the highest performance possible then you need to shop JEM Electronics. For over 25 years they have specialized in custom cables and electronics production. They can custom build and cable you need for your next project and guarantee that you will be more than satisfied with the quality of their workmanship.
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