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Patch Cables
When installing your equipment, replace old patch panel cables that do not meet
Category 5e specifications. As pointed out in the NEXT section, this near end piece
of cable is critical for successful operation.
Conclusions
For optimum performance of your 1000BASE-T product, it is important to
fully qualify your cable installation and ensure it meets or exceeds ANSI/EIA/TIA-
568-A:1995 or ISO/IEC 11801:1995 Category 5 specifications. Install Category 5e
cable where possible, including patch panel cables. Minimize transition points, jacket
removal, and untwist lengths. Bundling of cables must be properly installed in order
to meet the requirements in ANSI/EIA/TIA-568A-3.
cabling guidelines C-7