Compare and contrast cat. 6 unshielded twisted pair (UTP), coaxial, and single mode fiber optic cabling types. Describe one or two of the advantages and/or disadvantages associated with using each cable type for a business’s network infrastructure. Consider the (a) cost per foot or meter; (b) termination/installation cost; (c) bandwidth; (d) cable length/transmission distance; (e) end point devices (i.e., workstation, wireless access point, switch, router, server, SAN, etc.); (f) use – in-building horizontal or vertical; and (g) conversion or interface equipment. Be sure to support your information with the appropriate citation(s).The paper must use APA 6th ed., 7th printing formatting and contain a title page, 3 to 5 pages of content, and a minimum of three peer-reviewed references. Use the link about to submit your paper. Your assignment will be graded based on the rubric, which can be viewed when clicking on the assignment link. Assignment Resource(s):
http://www.cablinginstall.com/articles/print/volume-10/issue-5/contents/optical-fiber/horizontal-cabling-costs-fiber-vs-copper-calculations.html
All-fiber networks often provide both short- and long-term cost benefits.
http://www.fs.com/blog/the-difference-between-fiber-optic-cable-twisted-pair-and-cable.html
http://blog.blackbox.com/technology/2015/04/8-advantages-to-choosing-fiber-over-copper-cable/

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