Which Ethernet cable will suit your needs?
FELTEN Wire & Cable Solutions offers Ethernet cables suitable for PoE (Power over Ethernet). PoE is technology that transmits electric power over twisted-pair Ethernet cable to powered devices, such as computers, routers, cameras and security systems.
Ethernet cables are essential for transmitting data, such as internet traffic, between devices within a network. As PoE technology has developed, the amount of power that can be send over Ethernet cable has increased. The newest addition to the Cat cables is the Cat 8.2. It can handle speeds up to 40 Gbps and 2000 MHZ at 30 meters (100 feet), resulting in a very powerful cable. This cable is perfect for data centres, but not compatible with home devices. This is because most home devices use RJ-45 connectors and these are not compatible with the Cat 8 cables.
Is a bigger category always better than a lower category?
In theory it is, if you use the full capacity of the network. As previously mentioned, Cat 8.2 cables are perfect for high-speed switch communication in data centres, but is overkill for home devices. cat 5e, Cat 6, Cat 6a and Cat 7 cannot compete with Cat 8.2 in terms of frequency and speed, but they're better suited for home applications.
How do you know which Ethernet cable is most suitable for your desires?
Let's break it down into segments:
▪️ Standard home network / working from home
The Ethernet cables that are most commonly used in standard homes are the Cat 5e and Cat 6 cables. These are suitable for small internet usage, but if you work from home or enjoy gaming it's worth upgrading to the Cat 6a. The Cat 6a offers data transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps and 500 MHZ at 100 meters (328 feet).
▪️ Bigger companies and IT-networks
For bigger companies, IT-networks and customer service companies, your best choice would be the Cat 7. This cable is designed for high-speed networking and offer data transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps and 600MHZ at 100 meters (328 feet).
▪️ Data centres
The Cat 8.2 cables are designed for extremely high-speed data transfer. The Cat 8.2 would be especially perfect for big data centres. It can handle speeds up to 40 Gbps and 2000 MHZ at 30 meters (100 feet). This is a cable worth investing in.
Click here to find an overview of the Ethernet cables we offer. We hope this article helped you in deciding which Ethernet cable best suits you. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact us at sales@feltenwcs.com!
