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WESTCables deals in a range of CAT cables from CAT5 to CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6A, and CAT7. Plenum rated UTP cables along with STP and FTP cables at our stores are meant for utmost comfort when it comes to dealing with computing networks. Cat5 and CAT5e are relatively older versions of Ethernet cables and are replaced by CAT6 and CAT7 cables.

Specialized air vents in the buildings for the natural flow of air throughout the dimensions of the building is referred to as ‘plenum’. Such buildings have lowered ceilings and raised floor systems. Plenum rated cables best suit the purpose of patching up the computing devices over external Ethernet jackets.

Plenum rated cables are equipped with the extra bit of shielding so that they cannot catch fire easily. They have the low smoke and low flame. They become environmentally friendly and are less toxic in comparison to many other forms of CAT cables.

UTP stands for untwisted pair cables, which is a copper cable used in telephone wiring and supports Local area networks.

CAT7 is the latest innovation in the series of patch and Ethernet cables. CAT7 are more sound and proficient in handing EMI’s and crosstalks. Additional shielding units have been added to individual wire pairs in CAT7 cable for overcoming extra pressures originating from the release of electromagnetic radiations.

CAT6 cables are less effective in handling crosstalks as compared to CAT7. CAT6 can support 10GB/s but over smaller distances as compared to CAT5e.

CAT cables are made for connecting the computing devices and fall into different categories. From CAT5 to CAT6A cables, all deal in carrying out data transmission and signal routing. CAT cables are the most important physical component in handling data transmission mechanisms.

CAT5:                                       

CAT5 cables are now overtaken by CAT5e and CAT6 cables. They are less frequently used the set of cables to patch up computing components. In most cases, one can say they are the least effective and aren’t able to handle and organize data handling with convenience. The rate of data transfer (bandwidth) for CAT5 cable is 100MHZ.

CAT5e:

CAT5e paved their way into the cable industry with dignity and they rooted out the presence of CAT5 cables and overtook them. The most important distinguishing feature between CAT5 and CAT5e is the ability to tackle and handle crosstalks from all sources. EMI’s or electromagnetic radiations slow down the performance of data transfer between computers and from external sources on to computer networks. CAT5e Cables are insulated with the metallic copper layer in most cases, to dispense the radiations.

The radiations which are charged species (electronic flow) are a threat to the smooth execution of the data transfer mechanism and CAT5e were design as to curtail and minimize the lethal effects of data loss.

CAT5e can transfer data at a rate of 350MHZ which makes it a better choice for the users.

 CAT6:

CAT6 follows CAT5e cables and they are multidimensional and more applied oriented. They can handle 10GBBASE-T along distances up to 55 meters. The data transfer (bandwidth) capability of CAT6 cables is 550 MHZ. They are insulated well enough to counter and fight out EMI’s and crosstalks.

CAT6A:

CAT6a provides can transmit data to longer distances in comparison to CAT6 cables. Cat6 cables can transfer 10GBBASE-T with bandwidths of 500 MHZ at distances as long as 100 meters.

CAT7: