Even “Ethernet cable” is too much of a mouthful for some people, so you’ll typically hear them say “Cat 5,” “Cat 5e” or “Cat 6” instead—referring to the relatively inexpensive category 5 or category 6 ...

It's trying to compete with DAC in the datacenter for 25G/40G. I don't really see any benefit to it...indeed, the requirement for shielding just makes it seem superfluous. (Also, it has a 30M distance ...

Sure, you can buy Ethernet cables from the store, but where's the fun in that? If you want to make custom cable lengths or crossover cables, or repair a broken connector, why not do it yourself?

Even “Ethernet cable” is too much of a mouthful for some people, so you’ll typically hear them say “Cat-5,” “Cat-5e” or “Cat-6” instead — referring to the relatively inexpensive Category 5 or Category ...