UTP vs Fiber-Optic
UTP
Fiber-Optic
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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