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I came across a full box of Belden cat-5 plenum
cable from 1997. Belden part # 1585A1.
Would this cable be equivelent to Cat-5E today?
This is nice cable, I'd like to use it if I can.
Thanks
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If it doesn't say 5E it's not.
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I just called Belden, that number is discontinued and it is Cat 5, not 5e. You can use it for voice 
Jeff Moss
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It can still be used for data, just not as fast as cat 5e. Average user would never notice. Hint: save it for that el-cheapo-delux client that talks you down in price 
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Like Dave says - but if you use it for data, just keep the runs under 100' for extra insurance.
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You could take a length of it, say 100-150', terminate it with good cat5e or cat6 jacks, and try to see if it will certify cat5e. or just use it for voice or a cheap customer/low budget job where you're going through an air return ceiling.
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were talking one box of cable not a truckload . why even mess with if . use it for voice and buy 5e for data
give the customer what they expect from a pro job (even the cheap ones )
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Dont use Cat5 for any data job. Minimum Cat5e. It may be a pretty box of cable but do things the right way even if the customer says they want the cheapeast. FYI Cat5 is not a TIA/EIA/BICSI/ANSI recognized cable type.
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