[Q] What is Cat6 Cable?
[A] Category 6 Cable is a major improvement over Cat5e. Cat6 is a standardized cable for Gigabit Ethernet and other network physical layer components that is backward compatible with Cat5/5e. Cat6 cable provides significant performance improvements with up to 10 gigabit Ethernet speeds at 250MHz. Cat6 features more stringent specifications for crosstalk and system noise. We can easily "future-proof" your business or residential network as much as possible without a significant cost increase, Cat6 is a great choice.
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[A] Category 6 Cable is a major improvement over Cat5e. Cat6 is a standardized cable for Gigabit Ethernet and other network physical layer components that is backward compatible with Cat5/5e. Cat6 cable provides significant performance improvements with up to 10 gigabit Ethernet speeds at 250MHz. Cat6 features more stringent specifications for crosstalk and system noise. We can easily "future-proof" your business or residential network as much as possible without a significant cost increase, Cat6 is a great choice.
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[Q] What is Data Transfer Rate?
[A] The data transfer rate is commonly used to measure how fast data is transferred from one location to another. For example, a hard drive may have a maximum data transfer rate of 480 Mbps, while your ISP may offer an Internet connection with a maximum data transfer rate of only 1.5 Mbps.
Data transfer rates are typically measured in bits per second (bps) as opposed to bytes per second, which can be understandably confusing. Because there are eight bits in a byte, a sustained data transfer rate of 80 Mbps is only transferring 10MB per second. While this is confusing for consumers, Internet service providers must enjoy measuring data transfer rates in bps since it makes their Internet access speeds sound 8x faster than they really are.
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[A] The data transfer rate is commonly used to measure how fast data is transferred from one location to another. For example, a hard drive may have a maximum data transfer rate of 480 Mbps, while your ISP may offer an Internet connection with a maximum data transfer rate of only 1.5 Mbps.
Data transfer rates are typically measured in bits per second (bps) as opposed to bytes per second, which can be understandably confusing. Because there are eight bits in a byte, a sustained data transfer rate of 80 Mbps is only transferring 10MB per second. While this is confusing for consumers, Internet service providers must enjoy measuring data transfer rates in bps since it makes their Internet access speeds sound 8x faster than they really are.
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Q. Are there advantages to using Cat 6 Cable?
[A] Absolutely. The introduction of CAT 6 cable was done to meet the specific needs of "Gigabit Ethernet" and is suitable for up to 10GbE Ethernet . A whole generation of new networking components has been introduced for the purpose of having a Gigabit network. Network Interface Cards, Routers, Switches, Patch panels, Hubs, and many other components have been developed in order to create a network that can be "certified" as a full gigabit network standard for business computing, in laptops and servers, for several years. But now increasing demands for bandwidth, affordable high-speed fiber connections and falling prices on 10GbE equipment are making ti time to think about upgrading your wired office network.
It is important to remember that in order to achieve this goal, EVERY single component in the network must be Gigabit certified. If a single component in the network is rated at a speed below that, it is possible and very likely that the network will operate at a much slower speed.
Very good network performance can be achieved using Cat5e Ethernet cable and other networking components. A good quality Cat5e cable can deliver near or at gigabit speeds, and will do so at a much lower cost that Cat 6 cable.
The most important thing to remember is this: Buy what you need, and no more. It is not necessary to spend the money for CAT 6 if you do not have to.
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[A] Absolutely. The introduction of CAT 6 cable was done to meet the specific needs of "Gigabit Ethernet" and is suitable for up to 10GbE Ethernet . A whole generation of new networking components has been introduced for the purpose of having a Gigabit network. Network Interface Cards, Routers, Switches, Patch panels, Hubs, and many other components have been developed in order to create a network that can be "certified" as a full gigabit network standard for business computing, in laptops and servers, for several years. But now increasing demands for bandwidth, affordable high-speed fiber connections and falling prices on 10GbE equipment are making ti time to think about upgrading your wired office network.
It is important to remember that in order to achieve this goal, EVERY single component in the network must be Gigabit certified. If a single component in the network is rated at a speed below that, it is possible and very likely that the network will operate at a much slower speed.
Very good network performance can be achieved using Cat5e Ethernet cable and other networking components. A good quality Cat5e cable can deliver near or at gigabit speeds, and will do so at a much lower cost that Cat 6 cable.
The most important thing to remember is this: Buy what you need, and no more. It is not necessary to spend the money for CAT 6 if you do not have to.
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[Q] What is Cat 5e Cable?
[A] Cat 5e (Category 5 Enhanced) supports full duplex 100BASE-TX (Fast Ethernet) and 1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet, or GbE) networks. Cat 5e standard provides performance of up to 500MHz and can be used up to a maximum length of 100 meters.
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[A] Cat 5e (Category 5 Enhanced) supports full duplex 100BASE-TX (Fast Ethernet) and 1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet, or GbE) networks. Cat 5e standard provides performance of up to 500MHz and can be used up to a maximum length of 100 meters.
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[Q] What are Bits?
[A] a bit short for "binary digit") is the smallest unit of measurement used to quantify computer data. It contains a single binary value of 0 or 1.
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[A] a bit short for "binary digit") is the smallest unit of measurement used to quantify computer data. It contains a single binary value of 0 or 1.
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[Q] What is Cat6A Cable?
[A] Category 6A cabling is designed to support next-generation applications, including the transfer of large amounts of data at high speeds, up to 10-Gigabit Ethernet. Cat6A extends electrical specifications to 550MHz from 250MHz for Cat6 cabling. Cat6A is designed to support bundled cable installation up to 100 meters/(328) feet and PoE+ low-power implementations. Simply stated, Cat6a cable is designed to double it's capability by performing at up to 550MHz, which allows 10GBASE-T to run over longer distances of up to 100 meters.
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[A] Category 6A cabling is designed to support next-generation applications, including the transfer of large amounts of data at high speeds, up to 10-Gigabit Ethernet. Cat6A extends electrical specifications to 550MHz from 250MHz for Cat6 cabling. Cat6A is designed to support bundled cable installation up to 100 meters/(328) feet and PoE+ low-power implementations. Simply stated, Cat6a cable is designed to double it's capability by performing at up to 550MHz, which allows 10GBASE-T to run over longer distances of up to 100 meters.
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