10GBase-T over Cat6

STUART KENDRICK · ‎07-27-2010

Anyone doing 10GBase-T over Cat 6?

I understand that this approach is limited to ~50m (as compared to 10GBase-T over Cat 6a). I understand that Cat6a involves a raft of physical layer modifications.

Can I re-use my existing Cat 6 plant to run 10GBase-T ... as long as I stay below 50m?

--sk

Stuart Kendrick

FHCRC

Chuck Wagstaff · ‎08-06-2010

When used for 10GBASE-T, Cat-6 cable's maximum length is 55 meters (180 ft) in a favorable alien crosstalk environment, but only 37 meters (121 ft) in a hostile alien crosstalk environment such as when many cables are bundled together. 10GBASE-T runs of up to 100 meters (330 ft) are permissible using Cat-6a.

hth - Chuck

STUART KENDRICK · ‎08-06-2010

Ahh, that's what I needed to know. Thank you.

--sk