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Fiber vs. Copper Strategy

Jul 20
1 min read

  • Choosing your medium matters for enterprise longevity.

  • Use Cat6a for short-run, high-speed workstation connections (up to 100m, 10Gbps). However, for any inter-building runs or high-traffic backbones, fiber is the only choice.

  • It is immune to electrical interference and ground loops.

  • Always verify SFP+ module compatibility with your switch vendor to avoid link-negotiation failures.

Infographic of South Africa fiber vs. copper strategy: two office buildings linked by glowing blue fiber, with Cat6a and server room labels.

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