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 CAT 6 Patch Panel with CAT5/CAT5e cabling
Patch panels, CAT 5, Cat 5E, CAT 6, Cabling, Networking Equipment
Can CAT5 or CAT5e cabling working in a CAT6 Patch Panel. The Patch panel will connect to a Cisco 2950 switch
ASKED: Mar 7, 2009  1:37 PM GMT
UPDATED: March 23, 2009  6:13:54 PM GMT
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Mrdenny
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Yes it can. The network will run at the lowest common speed.
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Yes, CAT6 is backwards compatible with 5/5e.

KevinBeaver
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The patch cords you have will be OK - but I believe there are some minor differences in punching down cables. You really shouldn’t be using Cat6 panels and then PUNCHING DOWN cat-5 cables to the back of them. Wire gauge and twists/foot, and all that stuff.

Snapper70
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Really? We used Cat5E cable in Cat7 punchdowns at our new office without issue.

mrdenny
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