[c-nsp] 10Gb Cable Recommendations

[Chris Marget]

I'd imagine you'd have no problem satisfying TIA TSB-155 in a ToR
deployment where the links consist a single Cat6 patch cable, so why worry
about Cat6A?

Even "worst case" Cat6 deployments should reach 37m, so intra-rack should
be no problem at all with the short runs and relatively generous
inter-cable spacing afforded by cable managers (as compared with 25-pair
bundles).

I have not done this personally, but your hardware manufacturer seems to
endorse such a deployment, so It sounds like it might be worth a try...
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/switches/ps5718/ps6021/white_paper_c11-609513.pdf

/chris


On Tue, Dec 24, 2013 at 11:24 AM, Vincent Aniello <VAniello at portware.com>wrote:

> I am deploying Cisco 3064T switches as top of rack switches and was
> looking for CAT 6A cable recommendations.  Any reason to go with shielded
> instead of unshielded?  The racks are in a colo and will contain
> networking gear and rackmount servers, pretty standard stuff.
>
> Also, any recommendations on cable vendors?  CAT 6A cables can be pricey
> and there are discount cable vendors, but I am concerned with the quality
> of the cables from these sources.  Any recommendations based on others
> experience would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks.
>
> --Vincent
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