A network administrator is planning a high-density switch-to-server interconnect within a data center that requires a 10GBASE-T copper Ethernet link over an end-to-end cable run of 70 meters. To guarantee full 10 Gbps performance across this distance without exceeding the standard cable specification, which minimum copper twisted-pair cable category must be specified?
- ACategory 5e UTP
- BCategory 6 UTP
- Category 6A UTPCevap
- DCategory 5 UTP
Cevap
Category 6A UTP is the correct answer, as it is the minimum specification required to operate 10GBASE-T up to the full standard distance of 100 meters.
The option specifying Category 6A UTP is correct because Category 6A is rated for 500 MHz bandwidth and explicitly guarantees 10GBASE-T performance up to 100 meters (328 feet). At 70 meters, Category 6A is the minimum category that meets the requirement.
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Copper Ethernet Cabling Standards and 10GBASE-T Distance Limits