CAT-5e
[/kæt faɪv iː/ or /kæt-5-i/]
nounpl: CAT-5e cables or CAT-5e
cabo CAT-5e or cabo de categoria 5e
1. A standardized twisted pair cable used for Ethernet networking, capable of transmitting data at speeds up to 1 Gigabit per second (Gbps), commonly used in residential and small business networks
We installed CAT-5e cables throughout the office to upgrade our network infrastructure.
Instalamos cabos CAT-5e em todo o escritório para atualizar nossa infraestrutura de rede.
2. The enhanced version of Category 5 cabling that includes improved specifications for reducing crosstalk and electromagnetic interference
CAT-5e is still widely used despite the emergence of newer standards like CAT-6.
CAT-5e ainda é amplamente utilizado apesar do surgimento de novos padrões como CAT-6.
CAT-5e is a ubiquitous networking standard in both Brazilian and American technical contexts. While newer standards like CAT-6 and CAT-6a exist, CAT-5e remains widely used due to its cost-effectiveness and backward compatibility. In Brazil, IT professionals commonly use the English term 'CAT-5e' alongside the Portuguese 'cabo de categoria 5e.' The standard is taught in vocational and technical schools in both countries as a fundamental component of network infrastructure.
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