2.6.3 Cable Category Issues Flashcards
1
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Card 1: Cat 5e
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Definition: Cable category supporting Gigabit Ethernet (1 Gbps), suitable for workstations.
2
Q
Card 2: Cat 6
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Definition: Cable category supporting 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10 Gbps) up to 55 meters.
3
Q
Card 3: Cat 6A
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Definition: Improved cable category supporting 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10 Gbps) up to 100 meters.
4
Q
Card 4: Cat 7
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Definition: Screened/shielded cable category supporting 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10 Gbps) up to 100 meters.
5
Q
Card 5: Cat 8
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Definition: Cable category designed for short patch cable runs in data centers.
6
Q
Card 6: Shielded Cable
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Definition: Cable with a metallic shield to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI).
7
Q
Card 7: Plenum-Rated Cable
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Definition: Cable with a fire-retardant jacket for use in plenum spaces (air circulation areas).
