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An unsettling trend in the cable business relates to "no-name" Cat five, six, and 6A item. Regrettably, significantly of this low-cost cable is produced from inferior components utilizing questionable manufacturing processes.

In 2008 the Communications Cable & Connectivity Association tested nine brands of no-name cables, all of which were rated for use in risers or plenum spaces. Not one met the physical specifications defined in TIA 568-B.2. Only 5 met the electrical test specifications defined in TIA 568-B.two and one met the safety requirements defined by UL 1666 and NFPA 262. The chasm in the top quality procedure leaves end users exposed to safety and overall performance risks that are entirely avoidable.

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