 Given the unpredictability in transceiver performance, the test data shows conclusive evidence that the use of category 6 cabling systems improves network performance and system reliability. Test results show more than a 13x reduction in the number of CRC** errors using category 6 cabling.
Changing the cabling system to category 6 improves the signal-to-noise ratio of the entire transmission system allowing the receivers to more consistently and accurately receive the Ethernet packets. The improved static performance of category 6 cabling improves the overall reliability of network. This additional headroom allows the use of network components that might otherwise cause significant network downtime and expense.
These results are published in Cabling Business Magazine (January 2003 issue). P Lockhart (VP technology for Anixter***) stressed the importance of this work:"Great job on this. This is a breakthrough article on Gig Ethernet...Again great technical achievement" he said.
"This industry recognition is a perfect example of efforts to foster a perception of Nexans as a technology leader with our customers and within our industry" wrote Eric Lawrence, New Holland Competence Center Manager.
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