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  Asked: May 17 2008   6:12 PM GMT
  Asked by: Gergr2

Cat6 vs 25 pair


Patch panels, Cat 6, Cabling, 25 pair cable


I am installing patch panels between 4 cabinets, less than 16ft apart. They want it tested to Cat6 spec's, but they want 25 pair cable used. Is there a performance difference?

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Last Answered: May 20 2008  12:17 AM GMT  by Labnuke99




CAT6 is ANSI/TIA 568 cabling specification. It defines how the cable is required to perform in certain operating conditions and electrical specifications. 25-pair cable can still meet CAT 6 specifications and is a valid method for horizontal wiring between distribution facilities. See this or this CAT6 tutorial for more information.
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