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An unsettling trend in the cable business relates to "no-name" Cat five, six, and 6A solution. Unfortunately, much of this low-cost cable is produced from inferior components using 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 requirements defined in TIA 568-B.2. Only five met the electrical test specifications defined in TIA 568-B.2 and one met the security specifications defined by UL 1666 and NFPA 262. The chasm in the top quality procedure leaves end users exposed to security and performance risks which can be entirely avoidable.

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