Question

Your company decided to upgrade to 10Gbps using 10GBASE-T networking. Which category of Ethernet cable would you use, to cover distance up to 100m (328ft)

Answer 1

Cat 6A

Step-by-step explanation:

Many networking experts agree that the Cat 6A (Category 6A) cable can offer highspeed internet access of up to 10Gbps.

Apart from the speed advantage it also has stability/scale advantages like being able to cover a maximum distance of up to 100m (328ft). However, other ethernet cables like Cat 6 are able to cover a length of just about 55 meters (180 ft) which lesser than Cat 6A. Hence, the Company should use a Cat 6A for the planned upgrade.