With 802.3bz, Old Cables Learn New Tricks

The new IEEE Ethernet standard offers some much-needed flexibility for network managers trying to keep up with skyrocketing bandwidth demand while working under long refresh cycles that prevent frequent rip-and-replace upgrades.

With 802.3bz, or NBASE-T, switches, network managers can give their existing CAT5e and CAT6 cables a shot in the proverbial arm, raising bandwidth from 1 Gbps to 2.5 or 5 Gbps.

This edition of Network Evolution examines these and other use cases for the new IEEE Ethernet standard, with on-the-ground stories from early adopters and the factors preventing some network managers from embracing NBASE-T quite yet.

Also in this issue, we explore:

Why an APM tool is essential
The increasing popularity of managed services to help enterprises focus on the core business
The connected stadium, where your network is the MVP
And more

Vendor:: TechTarget Networking
Posted:: Feb 8, 2021
Published:: Mar 1, 2017
Format:: PDF
Type:: Ezine

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