Cat 6 / 6a Cabling

Cat 6 network cabling is becoming very popular as data transmission sizes and speeds continue to increase. At 200 megahertz and higher, Cat 6 cabling has double the bandwidth of Cat 5. In addition to carrying larger amounts of data, Cat 6 is also more reliable and has greater immunity to external noise.

For those with very large data transmission needs, Cat 6a represents an even greater specification of performance of up to 500 megahertz. Cat 6a can support massive data transfer applications of up to 10 gigabytes per second.

Those considering whether to upgrade to Cat 6 should be assured that Cat 6 has complete backward compatibility with Cat 5 and even Cat 3. Any application that worked over Cat 5 will work over Cat 6. However, it should be noted that if network cabling components are mixed, performance will only reach that of the lowest category.

Many of Netcab’s clients find that Cat 6/6a installations are adequate for their current and future data transmission needs. Cat 6/6a networks offer a good balance between high performance and reasonable budget.

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