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Can user use existing Category 5 cable for Gigabit switch?

April 26, 2017cable category existing Gigabit Switch user

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Can user use existing Category 5 cable for Gigabit switch?

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The IEEE 1000BASE-T specification supports the use of Category 5, or enhanced Category 5 cable, for successful gigabit transmission running Gigabit Ethernet on Category 5 cabling is easier than wiring for 10/100M bit/sec Ethernet. The 1000BASE-T specification provides for the automatic negotiation of link characteristics, including automatic crossed cable correction. Automatic negotiation enables successful cable connections between 1000BASE-T network interface cards (Network Card), hubs, switches or other devices that may operate at half-duplex when the ports are initialized.