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Jasmeetsingh
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Feb 11, 2018

GSM4328S 10G Support

Hello Everyone,

 

I have to pitch a customer netgear model that support 10G ethernet Switch.. But i have doubt that it support 10G with CAT6A with 90 mtrs??

 

I have seen other vendors details also, but there are not suggesting to go above 30 mtrs with copper... 

 

So Netgear support or not..?

Please help..

 

Regards,

Jasmeet

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  • schumaku's avatar
    schumaku
    Guru - Experienced User
    Feb 11, 2018

    Hello Jasmeet,

     

    You are mixing different facts here.

     

    • Standards compliant 10GBASE-T switch ports are able to drive 100 meters on CAT6A (or better) copper links.
    • Standards compliant 10GBASE-T switch ports might be workable ~55 meters on CAT6 (your mileage might vary), I'm not suggesting this usage.
    • Standards compliant 10GBASE-T switch ports might be workable up to some ~30 meters on CAT5E (not suggested, your mileage might vary highly), I'd sugsest to avoid this if possible.
    • SFP+ plugged 10GBASE-T transciever modules can support limited reach only - this is because of the SFP/SFP+ specs does not offer enough power for driving the full reach, this is where again ~30 meters (CAT6A or better suggested) are coming from.

    This is about it.