Compare and contrast cat. 6 unshielded twisted pair (UTP), coaxial, and single mode fiber optic cabling types. Describe one or two of the advantages and/or disadvantages associated with using each cable type for a business’s network infrastructure. Consider the (a) cost per foot or meter; (b) termination/installation cost; (c) bandwidth; (d) cable length/transmission distance; (e) end point devices (i.e., workstation, wireless access point, switch, router, server, SAN, etc.); (f) use – in-building horizontal or vertical; and (g) conversion or interface equipment. Be sure to support your information with the appropriate citation(s).
The paper must use APA 6th ed., 7th printing formatting and contain a title page, 3 to 5 pages of content, and a minimum of three peer-reviewed references.
Assignment Resource(s):
Horizontal Cabling Costs: Fiber vs. Copper Calculations (Links to an external site.) – All-fiber networks often provide both short- and long-term cost benefits.
The Difference between Fiber Optic Cable, Twisted Pair and Coaxial Cable (Links to an external site.)
Comparative Study between Fiber Optic and Copper in Communication (Links to an external site.) – Here is a performance comparison between fiber optics and cable wire in communication.
Chapter 4 – Transmission Media (Links to an external site.) – Transmission media is discussed in Chapter 4.