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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 - All-fiber networks often provide both short- and long-term cost benefits.
- The Difference between Fiber Optic Cable, Twisted Pair and Coaxial Cable
- Eight Advantages of Choosing Fiber Over Copper Cable - Choosing fiber optic cable over copper cable is often advantageous.
- Comparative Study between Fiber Optic and Copper in Communication - Here is a performance comparison between fiber optics and cable wire in communication.
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Running head: COMPARE AND CONTRAST BUSINESS NETWORK CABLES
Compare and contrasting business network cables
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COMPARE AND CONTRAST BUSINESS NETWORK CABLES
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Compare and contrasting business network cables
Advantage and disadvantages of business network cables in terms of the following
Cost per meter or foot
Business is started so that it can be in the position to generate revenue for the owner.
However, apart from revenue generation, the company works towards ensuring that it operates
at a low cost to increase the revenue. With this reason, the business will continue at all point
take offers that are cost effective and at the same time useful. When it comes to choosing the
type of cable to be used in an organization in providing the internet, the organization determines
a type of cable that is cost effective and efficient. Comparing the prices of six unshielded
twisted pair, coaxial and single mode fiber optic cable a business will go for the cable that is
cheaper and is capable of its operations. The unshielded twisted pair cable costs $0.38 per meter
compared to the coaxial cable that varies in price depending on the manufacturer and supplier,
but on average, it ranges between US$0.04-0.08 per meter. Coaxial cables come in several
different forms thus making it inefficient for most businesses, as it is not common with all the
systems used. On the other hand, single mode fiber optic cable proves to be slightly cheaper
than the two as it goes for US$0.29 per meter. The fiber cable proves to be advantageous when
it comes to cost and availability.
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