Are the Cat5e and Cat6 modules physically different?
No meaningful physical difference is apparent between the two versions: the format, body, shutter, IDC layout, cover and cable-management arrangement are the same.
Their distinction is the network category and corresponding performance specification. That is why the category marking matters; attempting to identify one by silhouette would be a fairly futile exercise.
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