component vs. channel rated

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A question for the forum members that do networking. What is the difference between channel rated and component rated devices beside the cost which i know is significant.
 
stevebea said:
A question for the forum members that do networking. What is the difference between channel rated and component rated devices beside the cost which i know is significant.
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Channel rating takes into account all the components from end to end to meet a given standard, the argument being that the sum of the individually rated components does not necessarily mean a compliant system.
 
texie said:
Channel rating takes into account all the components from end to end to meet a given standard, the argument being that the sum of the individually rated components does not necessarily mean a compliant system.
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I should add that if you are "mixing and matching" you should be using component rated items.
 
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