A technician is laying cable for a new Ethernet network installation in an environment where there is significant interference from electromagnetic sources, such as heavy machinery and power lines. The company requires a Gigabit network with the capability to possibly upgrade to a 10 Gigabit network in the future without re-cabling. Which of the following cable types should the technician use?
Category 6 (Cat 6) cable is designed to handle network speeds up to 10 Gigabits per second up to 55 meters (in ideal circumstances) and provides enhanced performance for Gigabit Ethernet. Its design helps reduce crosstalk and provides better immunity to interference compared to Cat 5 and Cat 5e, making it a suitable choice for environments with significant electromagnetic interference and for companies with potential network upgrades in mind. Cat 5e does not offer the same level of performance as Cat 6, specifically with respect to handling 10 Gigabit speeds. The other options, while they have their specific uses, do not typically provide the capabilities which are necessary for the mentioned environment and requirements of network speed.
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