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  • Category Cable: Which Type Do I Need?

    Category Cable: Which Type Do I Need?

    November 3, 2023 Primus Cable
    As many know, category cable comes in different varieties based on different levels of performance in attenuation, signal bandwidth, and crosstalk. Throughout the years, category cable has evolved from category 1 cable which was only capable of 1 MHz all the way down to category 8 cable, which has maximum capacity of 2000 MHz. What type of category do you need today? Primus Cable is here to help you figure it out.
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  • Shielded Ethernet Cable and Coaxial Cable

    Shielded Cable: What it is and Why You Need it!

    November 2, 2023 Primus Cable
    Shielded cables are cables that are encased in a form of conductive layer. This layer is designed to shield the internal conductors from electromagnetic interference, or EMI. This shielding becomes increasingly important when the cable is being installed near other equipment that is likely to generate EMI.
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  • Guide to Terminating RJ45 Cable Blog Post

    Terminating RJ45 Modular Plugs

    November 2, 2023 Primus Cable

    RJ45 Modular Plugs are the standardized interface for data networking. This 8P8C (8 position 8 contact) connector is the most common plug used for ethernet networking. While this form of...

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  • Server Data Center Organized

    Keeping Your Cables Organized

    August 21, 2019 Primus Cable
    Understanding cable management is essential to any network installation, no matter how big or small the project is. In this process, there are some necessary tools to make the organization of your cables simple and problem-free.
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  • Patch Cables in a Panel

    Your Guide to Ethernet Patch Cords

    August 21, 2019 Primus Cable
    With Primus Cable, you can never run out of options: non-booted, snag-less, booted with no bubble, flat, mini snag-less, bubble boot, and crossover. Think that’s not enough? We also carry shielded varieties of bubble boot, snag-less crossover, and outdoor patch cables.
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  • Patch Panel with Ethernet Cables

    Choosing the Right Cable for the Right Environment

    August 21, 2019 Primus Cable

     Choosing category cable does not have to be complicated. There are different uses for this versatile and well-known cable. While some run to the next latest and greatest, there is way more to getting the best connection than just bandwidth and speed. Cables must be used to their limit and in the right environment.

     

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