Computer Network Cables

Fiber Optic vs. CATx Twisted Pair vs. Direct Attached Copper

If you are looking to expand your existing telecommunications or data communications network, you may be familiar with Fiber Optic, CATx (x = 5, 6 or 7) twisted pair, DAC cables and AOCs. But what are the differences between these cables and what makes one a better fit than the other?

We've prepared this infographic to help better explain the differences between these computer network cables.

Network Cables Infographic