| Unless specifically brought into a conversation about a | | | | World |
| network solution ..... ethernet over copper (EOC) | | | | It's not for networking architecture but for storage |
| usually isn't discussed openly. Why I don't know. | | | | architecture. They have good points for Ethernet |
| Industry standards suggest use of copper for Switch | | | | 10Gbits/s. |
| to station and fiber for backbones. In addition EOC | | | | * Ethernet over copper cabling promises to lower |
| would be sought for POE applications in support of | | | | costs for high-bandwidth storage .... Computer World |
| Wireless nodes and VOIP connections using the | | | | Computerworld - Just when it looks like Fibre Channel |
| TIA-568B standard. Fiber would be a better solution | | | | is the clear choice for high-bandwidth networked |
| for long hauls and where there is need to plan for | | | | storage, trusty old Ethernet gets a performance |
| EMI though Cat 6S has served me well in all my | | | | boost that makes iSCSI a viable competitor when it |
| industrial installations. | | | | comes to sheer data-transfer speed. |
| For future flexibility Ethernet over Fiber is advised. If | | | | The latest IEEE specification for 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| you are aware of this and want to save money in | | | | (802.3an, if you're keeping track), also known as the |
| the short run Ethernet over Copper might be a good | | | | 10Gbase-T standard for unshielded twisted-pair |
| alternative. | | | | Category 6 copper cabling, is expected to be ratified |
| However ... do your homework. What appears simpel | | | | this summer. The above gives you some basics to |
| ... may not be. | | | | include in any discussion of a network solution ... in |
| For more insights, you may check some resources | | | | case Ethernet Over Copper (EOC) makes sense as |
| such as: | | | | part of the possibilities. |
| * Ethernet over copper for broadband ..... Network | | | | |