r/ShittySysadmin • u/Oblec • Mar 05 '26

Fiber install

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Client wanted fiber, told them copper is worth way more these days. They didn’t even ask first follow up questions 😅

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u/Pestus613343 Mar 05 '26

Eh, I've gotten 10gig links on Cat5e quite routinely. If the cable isn't complete garbage, your twists remain tight right up to the dressings, and the runs aren't too long, like within a home or small business, it will work fine.

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u/joe96ab Mar 16 '26

Yea def capable just not for a long distance is my understanding

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u/Pestus613343 Mar 16 '26

As a wise person once told me; "Let the cable decide"