Ethernet cables connect devices to one another and to the internet in bulk. They are of various generations. The name of the ethernet cable is preceded by a numerical value that denotes the generation. A Cat5e cable, for example, is a fifth-generation cable, while a Cat6 cable is a sixth-generation cable. The substance of the conductors, the outer jacket, and the shielding of Ethernet cables all varies.
Categories
Ethernet Cables are divided into several categories.
The types of ethernet cables are as follows:
- Cat5e ethernet cables (Category 5)
- Cat6 ethernet cables (Category 6)
- Cat6a ethernet cables (augmented Category 6)
- Cat7 ethernet cables (Category 7)
- Cat8 ethernet cables (Category 8)
A Cat5e ethernet cable provides data transfer speeds of 100 Mpbs up to 328 feet (100 meters) and 1 Gbps up to 164 feet (50 meters) across a distance of 50 meters. The cable has a maximum bandwidth capacity of 350 MHz. It’s suited for use in domestic settings.
A Cat6 ethernet cable can transmit data at 1 Gbps over a distance of 328 feet (100 meters) and 10 Gbps over a distance of 164 feet (50 meters). This cable has a bandwidth of up to 550 MHz and is suitable for use in both homes and offices.
A Cat6a Ethernet Cable can transmit data at a rate of 10 Gbps over a distance of 328 feet (100 meters). This cable has a bandwidth of up to 550 MHz and is suitable for use in both homes and offices.
A Cat7 ethernet cable can transmit data at 40 Gbps over a distance of 50 meters and 100 Gbps over a distance of 15 meters. This cable has a bandwidth of up to 1500 MHz and is suitable for use in homes, high-speed data centers, and offices.
A Cat8 ethernet cable can transmit data at a rate of 40 Gbps over a distance of 328 feet (100 meters). This cable has a bandwidth of up to 2 GHz and is suitable for use in homes, high-speed data centers, and offices. A Cat8 cable is the most recent and fastest cable available.
Jacket Types for Ethernet Cables in Bulk
The types of ethernet cable jackets are as follows:
- Plenum
- Riser
- PVC
Ethernet Cable Bulk – Plenum
Plenum Ethernet cables are the highest-quality ethernet cables available. They have the highest CMP [Communications Multipurpose Cable Plenum] grade for the jacket. For high-risk plenum regions in buildings, we use plenum ethernet cables. Plenum spaces in buildings are horizontal gaps that allow return airflows for heating and cooling systems. Because the air pressure in these locations is higher, there is always the potential of a fire erupting and spreading.
Authorities have only approved the use of plenum-rated ethernet cables in these places to solve the issue of fire propagation. Plenum ethernet cables are fire retardant, UV resistant, and release no smoke or toxins when burned.
Ethernet Cables Bulk – Riser
When it comes to jacket material, riser-rated ethernet cable comes in second. These cables have a CMR classification (Communications Multipurpose Cable Riser) and are used in high-risk riser or vertical regions of structures. These cables are fire and UV-resistant, much like their plenum counterparts. Furthermore, throughout the burning process, these cables block the spread of fire and release very little smoke and no hazardous materials.
Ethernet Cables Bulk – PVC
In harsh conditions, outdoor cables are necessary. Due to the unimportance of eruption and advancement issues, these cables have a jacket made of low-quality polyvinyl chloride. The jacket, on the other hand, is UV resistant and offers excellent chemical protection.
Conclusion:
Ethernet cables are a vital tool for connecting a wide range of devices to the internet or to one another via a Local Area Network. Cables work in conjunction with network interface controllers, or NICs, in order to transmit signals to the devices.
