Network Cable Usage Statistics 2020 (Cat 5e vs Cat 6 vs Cat 6a)
Integrators are split between using Cat 5e, 6, and 6a but 2 of them have gained at expense of the other, in new IPVM statistics.
175+ integrators answered "What category of cable do you install the most (e.g., 5, 5e, 6, 6a, etc.)? Why?". Inside we provide reasons why integrators chose each including:
- 2020 favorability statistics
- Comparison to 2017 usage statistics
- Analysis of cable category usage
- Integrator responses and reasoning
Related IPVM reports include:
- Network Cabling For Video Surveillance
- IP Camera Cable Termination Guide
- Network Cable Testing Guide
- IP Camera Cable Labeling Guide
- Cable Strapping For IP Camera Networks
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