Media and Connectors Flashcards
1
Q
CAT 5
A
100 Mbps at 100 meters
2
Q
CAT 5e
A
1Gbps at 100 meters
3
Q
CAT 6
A
1Gbps at 100 meters; 10 Gbps at 55 meters
4
Q
CAT 6a
A
10 Gbps at 100 meters
5
Q
CAT 7
A
10 Gbps at 100 meters
6
Q
CAT 8
A
10-25 or 40 Gbps at 30 meters
7
Q
RG-6
A
1 Gbps at 300 meters
8
Q
Twinaxial
A
10 Gbps or more at 10 meters
9
Q
DAC
A
100 Gbps at 15 meters (active cables); 100 Gbps at 7 meters
(passive cables)
10
Q
Single-Mode Fiber (SMF)
A
Designed for long-distance communication
11
Q
Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF)
A
Tailored for shorter distances, Suitable for connecting servers to switches within buildings or
campuses
