Networking

Introduction Ethernet cables are the physical foundation of modern IP networks. From enterprise data centers and campus networks to SMB offices and home labs, twisted-pair copper cables quietly carry terabytes of traffic every day. Yet not all Ethernet cables are created equal. ...

IntroductionMany people ask the same question: Can you use a fiber optic cable with an RJ45 port? The short answer is no - RJ45 connectors are designed for electrical Ethernet signals, while fiber optics transmit light pulses through glass or plastic. However, modern networks often combine both technologies. The goo...

IntroductionIn today’s high-speed data centers and enterprise networks, choosing the right cable is critical. While fiber optics get most of the attention, Twinaxial cables (Twinax), especially in the form of Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cables remain one of the most cost-effective and reliable solutions for short-dis...

In the modern data center and enterprise environment, 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) has become the baseline for high-performance networking. While fiber optics and Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cables dominate many deployments, 10GBASE-T SFP+ transceivers offer a compelling alternative: cost-effective, backward-compatibl...