UTP vs Fiber-Optic
UTP | Fiber-Optic |
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Lower cost | Higher cost |
Shorter maximum distance (~100m) | Longer maximum distance |
Can be vulnerable to EMI | Not vulnerable to EMI |
RJ45 ports used with UTP are cheaper than SFP ports | SFP ports are more expensive than RJ45 ports |
Emit a faint signal outside the cable, which can be copied | Does not emit any signal outside the cable |
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