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Can Cat5e cable be used behind one of the Cat6 sockets?

Yes, provided the conductors are within the module’s 22–26AWG range. The run should still be treated as Cat5e because the cable is now the lower-category component.

Physical compatibility and category performance are two slightly different creatures.

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Richard
Product & Technical Support · Data Cabinets Direct
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