Cabling Resources
As a technology, 10GBase-T enables network managers to preserve their knowledge-base of Ethernet transport while seamlessly upgrading bandwidth capacity from 1 Gigabit to 10 Gigabit rates. Additionally, network managers preserve their underlying investment in the maintenance of standard, structured cabling system.
The PLX Teranetics family supports 10GBase-T operation over UTP (un-shielded twisted pair) and STP (shielded twisted pair) cables as follows:
| Cat 5e | 45 meters* |
| Cat 6 | 55 meters |
| Cat 6A | 100 meters |
| Cat 7 | 100 meters |
* Given link segment specifications are met.
PLX, as the expert in 10GBase-T technology, is committed to partnering with the cabling industry to ensure maximum performance.
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ADC is a world leader in providing global network infrastructure products and services that enable the profitable delivery of high-speed Internet, video, data, and voice services to residential, business and mobile subscribers worldwide. |
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Belden is one of the largest U.S.-based manufacturers of high-speed electronic cables and focuses on products for the specialty electronics and data networking markets, including connectivity. |
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Panduit is a world-class developer and provider of leading-edge solutions that help customers optimize the physical infrastructure through simplification, agility, and operational efficiency. |
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Siemon Established in 1903, Siemon is an industry leader specializing in the manufacture and innovation of high quality, high-performance network cabling solutions. |
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Systimax/Commscope With its SYSTIMAX network infrastructure solutions, only CommScope helps enterprise customers take advantage of business and technology opportunities today and in the future. |