Backward compatibility and upgradeability: Rather than prescribing a single “correct” cable, 568.1-E frames cabling as an asset with a defined lifecycle. Designers are encouraged to choose media and architectures that balance current needs, foreseeable growth, and budget: overbuilding (excess fiber or higher-category copper) can be cost-effective for long-term adaptability.
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