Short Takes - Berk-Tek

Berk-Tek is offering a new 4-color, 16-page brochure documenting ETL verification for their enhanced Category 6 LANmark 1000 and LANmark 350 enhanced UTP cables and patch cables. In addition to providing specific details on the ETL verification, the brochure also includes detailed information and technical specifications. LANmark 1000 Category 6 UTP cable is designed to provide the engineering performance margin necessary to support users who want to eventually migrate to gigabit transmission LAN protocols such as 1000 BASE-T Ethernet. Berk-Tek has also issued a 132-page Product Selection Guide that provides extensive information on the company’s versatile copper and fiber optic cable products and applications. It includes an introductory section detailing Berk-Tek’s overall capabilities and special product offerings. To obtain a copy of the brochure or the Selection Guide, call (800) 237-5835 or visit www.berktek.com.

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