1.3 Summarize the types of cables and connectors and explain which is the appropriate type for a solution Flashcards
What is twisted pair copper cabling?
Wires twisted together to reduce electromagnetic interference.
It is commonly used for Ethernet networks.
What is Cat 5 cabling?
100 Mbps speed
1000BASE-T networks.
100 meters
What is Cat 5e cabling?
1 Gbps
1000BASE-T
100 meters
What is Cat 6 cabling?
10GBASE-T
55 meters UNSHEILDED
100 meters Shielded
What is Cat 6a cabling?
10GBASE-T
100 meters
What is Cat 7 cabling?
10GBASE-T
100 meters shielded
What is Cat 8 cabling?
40GBASE-T
30 meters
What is coaxial/RG-6 cabling?
Coaxial/RG-6 cabling
used for cable television and internet connections.
It has a single copper conductor at its center, with a layer of insulation and shielding.
What is twinaxial cabling?
Consists of two conductors wrapped together with an insulating layer and shielding
Common on 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Example: SFP+ cables
Shorter distance of 5 meters
Low cost
Low Latency when compared to twisted pair
What are TIA/EIA-568A and TIA/EIA-568B termination standards?
TIA/EIA-568A: Specifies a wiring pattern with green/white pair starting first.
TIA/EIA-568B: Specifies a wiring pattern with orange/white pair starting first.
What is single-mode fiber?
has a small core size and supports long-distance transmission with higher bandwidth, typically used for telecommunication networks.
Laser Beam are used as light
100km distance
What is multimode fiber?
larger core size and supports shorter distance transmission with lower bandwidth, typically used for local area networks (LANs).
LED’s are used as light
2km distance
What is an LC connector?
LC (Local Connector) is a small form-factor fiber optic connector used for high-density connections, with a push-pull mechanism.
What is an ST connector?
ST (Straight Tip) is a fiber optic connector with a bayonet-style twist-lock mechanism, commonly used in networking applications.
What is an SC connector?
SC (Subscriber Connector) is a fiber optic connector with a push-pull mechanism, widely used in datacom and telecom applications
What is an MT connector?
MT (Mechanical Transfer) is a high-density fiber optic connector used for connecting multiple fibers simultaneously, often used in data centers.
What is an RJ connector?
RJ11: Used for telephone connections.
RJ45: Used for Ethernet networking connections.
What is an APC connector?
8-degree angled endface
reduce back reflection from light