Cat-6, Cat-7

What is Cat-6, Cat-7?

Cat-6 and Cat-7 are two types of twisted pair cables commonly used for Ethernet networks.

They differ in their speed, bandwidth, and shielding.Cat-6 cables support data transfer speeds of up to 10 gigabits per second (Gbps) over a maximum distance of 55 meters. They have a bandwidth of up to 250 megahertz (MHz) and are suitable for high-bandwidth applications such as video streaming and online gaming. They are also backward compatible with Cat-5 and Cat-5e cables. Cat-7 cables, on the other hand, support data transfer speeds of up to 100 Gbps over a maximum distance of 15 meters. They have a bandwidth of up to 600 MHz and are suitable for high-speed and high-bandwidth applications such as data centers and server rooms. They are also shielded to reduce electromagnetic interference and crosstalk, which can affect network performance. Both Cat-6 and Cat-7 cables use four twisted pairs of copper wires and have the same RJ-45 connectors as other Ethernet cables. However, Cat-7 cables are bulkier and more expensive than Cat-6 cables, and they require specialized connectors to ensure proper shielding. The choice between Cat-6 and Cat-7 cables depends on the specific requirements of the network. Cat-6 cables are suitable for most home and office networks, while Cat-7 cables are better suited for high-performance and high-bandwidth applications.