Gigabit Ethernet

Gigabit Ethernet

Gigabit Ethernet is an evolution of traditional Ethernet, providing much faster data transmission rates of up to 1 Gbps (Gigabit per second). It is commonly used in modern enterprise networks, data centers, and for high-performance computing applications.

Key Features of Gigabit Ethernet:

• Faster Speeds: Supports data transmission rates of 1 Gbps, ten times faster than traditional Ethernet.
• Backward Compatibility: Gigabit Ethernet is backward-compatible with older Ethernet standards, meaning it can work in environments that still use slower speeds like 100 Mbps Ethernet.
• Use of Cable Types: Primarily uses Twisted Pair Cables (Cat 5e, Cat 6) and Fiber Optic Cables for high-speed data transmission.

Gigabit Ethernet has become the standard for modern networking due to its ability to handle high-bandwidth applications, making it a crucial part of today’s network infrastructure.

For more details, refer to the original Ethernet.