Cat6, Cat6a and Cat7 Comparison
On the basis of exploring the performance differences between Cat5e and Cat6 network cables, we further compare Cat6, Cat6a and Cat7 network cables. Each of these network cable types has its own distinctive features in terms of transmission rate and performance, providing diversified choices for application scenarios with different needs.
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As shown in the table, Cat6 cables are capable of supporting transmission speeds of up to 10G and have a frequency bandwidth of up to 250 MHz, while Cat6a cables offer a significant increase in frequency bandwidth, supporting up to 500 MHz, which is twice the bandwidth of Cat6 cables. The Cat7 cable goes even further, with a frequency bandwidth of up to 600MHz and support for 10GBASE-T Ethernet. It is also worth mentioning that Cat7 cables also excel in reducing crosstalk noise, which is significantly lower compared to Cat6 cables and Cat6a cables.
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In terms of connectors, Cat5e cables, Cat6 cables and Cat6a cables use standard RJ45 connectors, while Cat7 cables use special GigaGate45 (CG45) connectors. Currently, Cat6 network cables and Cat6a network cables are recognized by TIA/EIA standards for home use scenarios. However, for environments where multiple applications need to be run, Cat7 cables are more appropriate, and their superior performance and multi-application support make them an ideal choice.
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As the demand for innovation in data centers continues to grow, higher standard cables are emerging in the market. These products are optimized for the specific needs of data centers and designed to meet the high standards of data center construction.
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