ADC Launch Project Manager_01 (AutomationDirect) asked a question.
We are pleased to announce the addition of the Quabbin brand to our line of cut-to-length communications cables.
Their high quality, low-capacitance data cable is designed with impedances specific for RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 communication applications in industrial environments.
Ethernet cables from Quabbin exceed the requirements of ANSI/TIA-568-C.2, are compatible with Cat 5e and 5 hardware, and are suitable for applications from 10 Base-T to 1000 Base-T (Gigabit Ethernet).
The round, smooth design of this cable allows flexibility and easy manipulation between devices during installation and routing, which also increases the durability of the cable. Durability is paramount when considering a lifetime of "moves & changes" that can occur in a dynamic network environment.
March 2022 - Quabbin Communication Cables - Cut-to-Length
Funny that anyone would release a new product in this day and age that only meets 5e specifications.
I clicked on the link and I see there is also "cat 6e" cable. Sad that you would partner with a company that sells crap like that. It is not a real TIA cable spec. Only cat 6a is an actual ANSI/TIA specification.
We're not quite sure exactly what you mean but... all of the Quabbin Ethernet cables are of high quality and do meet the ANSI/TIA-568 standard. Cat5e, 6, 6A and 8 all fall within this standard.
We still sell Cat5e because customers still like to buy it. It is sufficient for many applications and is lower cost.
If I am misunderstanding your comments, then I apologize.
This product right here:
https://www.automationdirect.com/adc/shopping/catalog/cables/bulk_multi-conductor_cable/commercial_ethernet_cable/q2206-1
Is not a real ANSI/TIA specification. It is sold as a "6e" cable to try and make people who don't know anything about the cables think they are getting the "new generation cat5e" they are used to. 6e doesn't exist outside of specific shady companies trying to sell a cable as something it's not. It isn't even an ISO/IEC standard either.
I understand your comments a little better now but I think you are being unreasonably harsh. You are correct that Category 6E is not a real ‘standard’ but is more of generic concept of a cable offering that many, reputable cable manufacturers use. We are NOT trying to do anything shady or offer something of no value to our customers. The Category 6E cable (Q2206-1) specifications exceed the Category 5E cables but are at a lower price than the Category 6 and 6A cables. This is a legitimate choice that many of our customers have asked for and can use in their applications. Our Technical Specifications clearly outline all the aspects of the cable in detail that the customer can look at and determine what is best for their application. In summary, the reason for the Category 6E classification of the Q2206-1 is that it performs at the 6A level when in a single run but when in a bundle it performs closer to 6 due to far end alien crosstalk. Customers can have 6A performance at a lower cost IF the cables are ran independent of each other. We have many customers that are involved in a vast array of applications that have many different requirements. As much as possible, we try to provide the customers with the products they ask for and don’t presume to tell them what they need or don’t need.