Cat6 Cable

The Cat 6 standard has many advantages over previous iterations of the standard. First of all, Cat 6 gives its users a faster, more reliable and secure standard for transmission of information. In the age of big data, this is becoming more and more important.

Cat 6 also offers higher security than WIFI. It is able to protect data using a physical firewall. Even with this advantage, Cat 6 is more affordable than the Cat 6A standard. There is a shielded option available and Cat6 Cable works best with Power Over Ethernet (POE). When compared to the Cat5e standard, Cat 6 has​ lower crosstalk and a higher signal-to-noise ratio. Cat 6 is also an incredibly durable standard, as it comes with a 25-year installation warranty.

For all of its advantages, Cat 6 is not perfect. There are some disadvantages and limitations that everyone should be aware of. Some of the more important limitations include the fact that Cat 6 is restricted to 100m cable pathway at 1000MBs / 1GBs. It is further restricted to 55m cable pathway at 10,000MBs / 10GBs. Cat 6 is less mobile than Wi-Fi - it actually needs to be physically connected in order to work. Also, the Cat 6A standard is the better option when looking to future proof an installation.

All in all, Cat 6 is a great upgrade for any engineer that is looking to improve performance over the 5 or 5e standard. It is not quite as powerful as the 6a standard, but not all projects require this level of performance. Cat 6 is a powerful and relatively affordable solution that will serve the needs of most projects.

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Whether an upgrade or a full new installation Rotric can offer you the perfect solution in a timely and budget-conscious fashion.