While I have read that there is a 328 feet or 100 meter max when connecting from one switch to a device (PoE). However, my question is this. If I have a Cat 6 or Cat 6a direct connect ethernet cable that runs 372' from one switch to another switch and I have constant traffic coming and going from both switches. Am I still limited to the rules of 328' feet. Since technically, each switch if I am correct and not doing any POE devices should have 328' reach? Should I not have a max reach of 656' feet? Not saying I want to try that. But, right now I am running a 372' switch to switch and not having any drops, connection issues or latency.
Next question since I am not having any issues. What might be the possible downfalls going beyond the "so called" 328' max? other than the 500 nanosecond delay (latency) for every 3 feet beyond 328' which to me is nominal or not even going to bother me.
I am not a schooled network engineer, I am a hands on database guy, but I dabble in networking. So, In layman's terms. Can someone tell me what my possible pitfalls are if any?
