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Cable Connectors and Attachment Cables
Since the standards do specify performance ranges of all elements of the cabling
infrastructure, link performance is predictable when all components meet the
performance requirements of the installed cable type. If not, the link should be
characterized as meeting the performance class of its worst component. That is,
Category 5 cable terminated in Category 3 connectors meets only Category 3 cabling
requirements. Therefore, always terminate cabling with connecting equipment and
attachment cables certified to meet or exceed the class of cabling installed.
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Chapter 3. Cabling Recommendations
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