Will Cat5 cabling work with Cisco 8800 series phones?

[Gail_GMG11566]

Hi - for years I have been told that Cat5e cabling is required for Cisco Unified Communications phones.  Is there a technical issue requiring Cat5e or will Cat5 (which does support PWe have a site that is a mix of Cat5 and Cat5e cables going from patch panel to RJ45 jacks.  Will there be issues using the Cat5 cabling in running/powering the phones?  Thanks!

[luis_cordova]

Hi @Gail_GMG11566 ,

According to this guide, you should not have problems:

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/voice_ip_comm/cuipph/8800-series/english/adminguide/P881_BK_C136782F_00_cisco-ip-phone-8800_series/P881_BK_C136782F_00_cisco-ip-phone-8811-8841_chapter_01.pdf

Regards

[Gail_GMG11566]

Thank you @luis_cordova

[luis_cordova]

Hi @Gail_GMG11566 ,

I'm glad to help you.

Regards

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