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xPiggy_
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03-29-2016, 05:49 AM
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I noticed you have Cat 5e cable and are looking for a shorter version to keep things tidy. Cat6 or Cat 6a aren’t necessary if you’re aiming for 0.5m or less. Regarding brands, not all are made in China—KableDirekt has a German flag, but I’m skeptical about its authenticity. It might be a marketing tactic. For quality, consider solid options like the Brennenstuhl Premium-ALU power strip you found. Any other good recommendations on Amazon?
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03-29-2016, 05:49 AM #1

I noticed you have Cat 5e cable and are looking for a shorter version to keep things tidy. Cat6 or Cat 6a aren’t necessary if you’re aiming for 0.5m or less. Regarding brands, not all are made in China—KableDirekt has a German flag, but I’m skeptical about its authenticity. It might be a marketing tactic. For quality, consider solid options like the Brennenstuhl Premium-ALU power strip you found. Any other good recommendations on Amazon?

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nick20078
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03-30-2016, 02:24 AM
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KabelDirekt is a German business that delivers quality in its field. It's likely just branding, similar to others. For a 0.5m length, it shouldn't be a big issue, but the speed isn't clear—was it 0.5GbE or 10GbE?
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nick20078
03-30-2016, 02:24 AM #2

KabelDirekt is a German business that delivers quality in its field. It's likely just branding, similar to others. For a 0.5m length, it shouldn't be a big issue, but the speed isn't clear—was it 0.5GbE or 10GbE?

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04-16-2016, 09:19 PM
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For a very short cable, it's safe to choose any option, particularly if your speed requirement is 1 Gbps or 2.5 Gbps. As the cable length increases, performance becomes more important. To reach 5 Gbps or higher, you'll need something better than Cat 5E, and you might want a higher-quality product.
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04-16-2016, 09:19 PM #3

For a very short cable, it's safe to choose any option, particularly if your speed requirement is 1 Gbps or 2.5 Gbps. As the cable length increases, performance becomes more important. To reach 5 Gbps or higher, you'll need something better than Cat 5E, and you might want a higher-quality product.

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wldgrl7
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04-18-2016, 12:40 AM
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How long does your cable run? You don’t have to stretch it much—just a little bend and you’re good. A regular patch cable works fine unless you require 2.5G+ speeds. For services like SFTP or SFFTP, you’ll need a more expensive option.
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04-18-2016, 12:40 AM #4

How long does your cable run? You don’t have to stretch it much—just a little bend and you’re good. A regular patch cable works fine unless you require 2.5G+ speeds. For services like SFTP or SFFTP, you’ll need a more expensive option.

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LorrenK
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04-18-2016, 09:22 PM
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The 20-year-old Cat5e in your walls is handling 10G speeds across your condo with ease. Just about any good cable should suffice—don’t worry too much.
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LorrenK
04-18-2016, 09:22 PM #5

The 20-year-old Cat5e in your walls is handling 10G speeds across your condo with ease. Just about any good cable should suffice—don’t worry too much.

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04-18-2016, 09:43 PM
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It's definitely accurate that sometimes a Cat 5e cable performs better than expected. It may not meet all requirements, yet many technical components fall short. In a way, you're pushing your network cables beyond their limits.
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CelticGila
04-18-2016, 09:43 PM #6

It's definitely accurate that sometimes a Cat 5e cable performs better than expected. It may not meet all requirements, yet many technical components fall short. In a way, you're pushing your network cables beyond their limits.

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