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Can I use plain Category 5 UTP cable, instead of Category 5e UTP?

April 26, 2017cable category plain UTP

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Can I use plain Category 5 UTP cable, instead of Category 5e UTP?

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Yes; however, you may not get the same performance as you would with Raritan certified Category 5e UTP or Category 6 UTP, or Category 7 UTP cables. Standard Category 5 UTP cable may not have the necessary characteristics for transmitting high-quality video over long distances.