When planning to deploy a network that requires transmission speeds of 10 Gbps over copper cabling, which cabling option would BEST suit an environment where the maximum cable run length is 100 meters?
The correct answer is 'Cat 6a' because it is designed to support 10 Gbps Ethernet (10GBASE-T) for distances up to 100 meters. Cat 6 cabling can support 10 Gbps as well, but only for short distances of about 55 meters in an ideal situation with minimal crosstalk and interference. Therefore, 'Cat 6a' is the best choice for ensuring the full 100-meter distance capability. 'Cat 5e' is not capable of 10 Gbps, making it incorrect for this scenario, and 'Fiber' is not a form of copper cabling, thus it does not apply.
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