Trust No One® wrote:
> Hi Folks,
>
> I've treated myself to a Netgear 24 port managed gigabit switch and a
> cheap HP server for Christmas.
>
> I'm having problems obtaining Gigabit speed using certain patch
> cables. The speed negoitated on the switch port with these cables is
> only 100mb/s. The problematic patch cables are brand new 2m coloured
> ones (I luv these) and are labelled
>
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Looks like I need Cat5e or Cat6 cables to support Gigabit speed.

I'll get my coat....

-- 
Peter <X-Files fan>