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A network technician is deploying a new wired network run in a manufacturing facility. The run spans 85 meters (278 feet) alongside heavy industrial machinery that generates high levels of electromagnetic interference (EMI). The specification requires supporting 10 Gbps network throughput across the full distance. Which TWO of the following cabling components should the technician select to meet these requirements? (Select TWO.)

  1. Category 6A Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cablingAnswer
  2. Shielded metal-encased RJ45 connectorsAnswer
  3. C
    Category 6 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling
  4. D
    RG-6 coaxial cabling with BNC connectors

Answer

The technician should select Category 6A Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cabling and shielded metal-encased RJ45 connectors.
Category 6A Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cabling combined with shielded metal-encased RJ45 connectors provides 10 Gbps bandwidth up to 100 meters while protecting signal integrity against severe industrial electromagnetic interference.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the bandwidth and distance requirements.
10 Gbps throughput is required over an 85-meter distance.
Standard Cat 6 cabling supports 10 Gbps only up to 55 meters, whereas Cat 6A supports 10 Gbps up to the full 100-meter channel length.
2
Identify environmental interference risks.
Heavy industrial machinery generates severe electromagnetic interference (EMI).
Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cabling and shielded RJ45 connectors are required to prevent signal degradation caused by external EMI.

Key Concept

Twisted Pair Cable Specifications and Shielding Standards
Estimated Time:1m 30s
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