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220-1101 · Question #240

A company needs to support a 10Gbps throughput. Which of the following is the MINIMUM cable category that could be used?

The correct answer is D. Cat 6a. The minimum cable category that could be used to support a 10Gbps throughput is Cat 6a. Cat 6a cable is required with 10 Gigabit Ethernet for reliable performance with cable lengths up to 100 metres. However, lower-specification cables can often be successfully used, particularly

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Question

A company needs to support a 10Gbps throughput. Which of the following is the MINIMUM cable category that could be used?

Options

  • ACat 5
  • BCat 5e
  • CCat 6
  • DCat 6a

How the community answered

(49 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    4% (2)
  • C
    6% (3)
  • D
    88% (43)

Explanation

The minimum cable category that could be used to support a 10Gbps throughput is Cat 6a. Cat 6a cable is required with 10 Gigabit Ethernet for reliable performance with cable lengths up to 100 metres. However, lower-specification cables can often be successfully used, particularly with the shorter cable lengths required in a typical home.

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#Networking cables#Cable categories#Ethernet standards#10 Gigabit Ethernet

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