A network technician has purchased a 10GBase-T switch and wishes to connect it to 30 computers with 10GB network cards. The computers are 225ft (69m) away, and all need to establish a 10 Gbps connection to meet business requirements. To minimize costs while still meeting these requirements, which of the following cable types should the technician choose?
A) Cat 5e
B) Cat 6
C) Cat 6a
D) Cat 7

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Cat 6a cables support 10 Gbps speeds up to 100 meters and are more cost-effective than Cat 7, making them suitable for the 69m distance required.

A Network Technician Has Purchased a 10GBase-T Switch and Wishes