Cat7
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Pros
- I would add that if it is not Cat5 or better, use the old telephone wiring to pull new Cat6 or 7
- Cat7 is perfectly fine. Its just Cat6 with extra shielding. Cat7 is good for 600mhz over 100 metres
Cons
- CAT7 was never standardized, abandoned, get good standardized cables.
- Avoid anything that says cat7 or cat8 as they will be bogus
- Note that there is plenty of cable advertised online as cat7 or cat8 but it is actually cheap garbage.
- The vast majority of 7 is fake (for that matter, a large amount of other cable is fake as well). If it’s solid core copper from a reputable brand, there’s no true downside.
- Also, don't buy cables listed as Cat7 or Cat8, regardless of their price. Many aren't up to spec, and it just isn't worth the hassle.
Sentiment
2 positive (15%) · 1 mixed (8%) · 10 negative (77%)
Trust + time weighted score: -56% · raw score -62%
What redditors said (10 of 13)
CAT7 was never standardized, abandoned, get good standardized cables.
I would add that if it is not Cat5 or better, use the old telephone wiring to pull new Cat6 or 7
Avoid anything that says cat7 or cat8 as they will be bogus
Note that there is plenty of cable advertised online as cat7 or cat8 but it is actually cheap garbage.
Cat7 is perfectly fine. Its just Cat6 with extra shielding. Cat7 is good for 600mhz over 100 metres
The vast majority of 7 is fake (for that matter, a large amount of other cable is fake as well). If it’s solid core copper from a reputable brand, there’s no true downside.
Also, don't buy cables listed as Cat7 or Cat8, regardless of their price. Many aren't up to spec, and it just isn't worth the hassle.
Plus cat7 isn’t even a real standard.
Don't bother with CAT7 / 8 they're not intended for anything other than server room applications, big waste of money and a lot harder to terminate.
First, Cat7 is a bad choice here. It is a hefty cable and will be a challenge in a filled conduit.
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