So I self host some stuff like jellyfin, ssh server for borg backup etc. over lan(Asus RT-AX53U router).

And just noticed that i still use cat5 and cat5e cables.

Does it make sense to upgrade to newer cat8 cables?

  • poVoq
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    610 months ago

    No, cat5e will easily carry 1gbit links and will probably even be fine for anything up to 10gbit.

    If you have a lot of cables going in parallel you might want to check if they are shielded though.

    • booOP
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      210 months ago

      I have 3 ethernet cables together with a dozen power, audio, display cables. Would it be better if I have a separate bundle for them? How would i check if they are shielded? They are around a meter long each.

      • poVoq
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        510 months ago

        If it’s only a meter, don’t worry about it.

        You can guess if it is shielded or not by how hard the cables are to bend, but otherwise you need to cut them open and see if there is some metalized foil wrapped around the cables. I think this shielding is not mandatory by the specs so usually only the professional ones have it.