[Gllug] OT: CAT ScTP cable.

[Formi]

 Hello,

 On sunday I went to Barking where I met Daniel Andersson, 
 nice friendly bloke from Sweden. 
 And he kindly provided me with quite a few meters of cable.

 I am a bit concerned about the type, ScTP, below is the complete 
 information written on the wire itself.

 BLACK BOX CORPORATION GUARANTEED FOR LIFE 
 
 (724) 746 -5500 YM44230 ScTP CMR 4PR24 VERIFIED (UL) CATEGORY 5 

 E108998-M OR C(UL) CMR 1408 2708 S52 0565468 FEET

 It is quite rigid and it has a metalish lining.

 I was planning to run it straight between the 8 port hub and 
 the nics, to avoid drilling the walls, and to save money.

 Now I "only" need to attach the RJ45 connectors and test them. 
 And probably find a God to pray to.
 

 Is there anything I should know about?

 P.D.: John, do you know what's the reason why stranded and solid cables
 don't work together?
 


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