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A technician is connecting a high-performance external solid-state drive enclosure requiring up to 40 Gbps throughput to a workstation. The workstation features a USB Type-C port marked with a Thunderbolt icon. Which cable should the technician select to ensure maximum data transfer speed?

  1. A Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C cableAnswer
  2. B
    A standard USB 2.0 Type-C charging cable
  3. C
    A Category 6 RJ45 Ethernet cable with a USB Type-C adapter
  4. D
    A single-link DVI to USB Type-C adapter cable

Answer

The technician should select a Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C cable to achieve the maximum 40 Gbps data throughput.
Thunderbolt 4 uses the USB Type-C form factor and delivers up to 40 Gbps data throughput. Using a certified Thunderbolt 4 cable ensures all required high-speed differential signal lanes are physically present.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the peripheral throughput specification and host interface type.
The external storage drive requires 40 Gbps throughput, and the workstation provides a Thunderbolt-enabled USB Type-C port.
Cable selection must meet both physical form factor and protocol bandwidth requirements.
2
Select a cable rated for the required protocol standard.
A certified Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C cable supports full 40 Gbps bidirectional transfer speeds.
Physical connector compatibility does not guarantee protocol performance; internal cable wiring must support the high-speed signaling protocol.

Key Concept

Distinction between physical connector form factor (USB Type-C) and protocol throughput standards (Thunderbolt 4 vs USB 2.0)
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Network and Peripheral Cables and Connectors

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