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Cable Categories
Cat 5 through Cat 8
Category | Data Rate | Extra |
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Cat 5 | 100Mbps | Four pairs of 24-guage wires |
Cat 5e | 1Gbps | Reduced crosstalk |
Cat 6 | 1Gbps | Thick insulation |
Cat 6a | 10Gbps | Double frequency support |
Cat 7 | 10Gbps | 100m distance |
Cat 8 | 40Gbps | 30m distance, ideal for data centers |