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Cat6e and Cat6t (usually referring to a variant or specific type of Category 7 cable) are both high-performance cable types in Ethernet network cabling, but there are some significant differences between them. Here is a detailed comparison of the two:
Bandwidth and tranSMission speed
Cat6e (super six network cable)
Bandwidth: Supports network connections up to 10 Gbps (10 Gigabit).
Transmission frequency: up to 500MHz, twice that of Category 6 cable.
Cat6t
Bandwidth: Usually supports higher data transfer rates, which can theoretically exceed 10Gbps, depending on the manufacturer and specifications.
Transmission performance: Provides stable transmission over a wider frequency range, typically better than Cat6e.
II. Logo and appearance
Cat6e
The outer skin of the network cable is usually marked with "cat6e" or "Cat6A" (sometimes the super six network cable is also called the 6A network cable).
The exterior is usually thicker than Category 6 cable, and the interior uses a thicker core and additional design to enhance performance.
Possible in unshielded (UTP) or shielded (STP/FTP) designs, shielded Cat6e cables offer better resistance to electromagnetic interference.
Cat6t
It may be labeled "cat6t" or a specific manufacturer's logo, but "Cat6t" is not a widely accepted standard logo, so specific logos may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
The exterior typically features a unique shielding layer design to provide better protection against electromagnetic interference.
III. Price and application scenarios
Cat6e
Prices are usually higher than Category 6 cables, but lower than some of the more advanced cable types (e.g. Cat7).
It is suitable for network environments that require high-speed data transmission and high bandwidth requirements, such as data centers and large enterprise networks.
Cat6t
The price may be higher than the Cat6e due to its improved performance and shielding design.
It is more suitable for scenarios with high requirements for data transmission speed, stability, and anti-interference capabilities, such as high-performance computing environments and large data centers.
IV. Other parameters
Transmission distance: Both Cat6e and Cat6t cables are limited by transmission distance, usually up to 100 meters (depending on the manufacturer and specifications).
Compatibility: Both are backward compatible with lower network standards, such as Gigabit Ethernet.
To sum up, there are significant differences between Cat6e and Cat6t in terms of bandwidth, transmission speed, shielding and anti-interference capabilities, price and application scenarios. When choosing, please be sure to comprehensively consider according to actual needs and budget. If you need higher data transmission speed and stronger anti-interference ability, you can consider choosing Cat6t; if the budget is limited or the network environment does not have particularly high performance requirements, Cat6e is also a good choice.