CAT6A

[kæt sɪks eɪ]
nounpl: CAT6As
CAT6A
1. A twisted pair Ethernet cable standard that supports data transmission speeds up to 10 Gigabit per second (10 Gbps) with improved shielding to reduce crosstalk and electromagnetic interference compared to CAT6
The company installed CAT6A cabling throughout the office to support their high-speed network infrastructure.
A empresa instalou cabos CAT6A em todo o escritório para suportar sua infraestrutura de rede de alta velocidade.
2. The physical cable itself used for network connectivity in data centers, server rooms, and enterprise environments
Make sure to use CAT6A when running cables in the server room for maximum performance.
Certifique-se de usar CAT6A ao instalar cabos na sala de servidores para máximo desempenho.
CAT6A is a technical specification used globally in IT and telecommunications. It represents the standard terminology in the industry across both Brazil and the USA, with no cultural variations in usage. The term remains untranslated in professional contexts, similar to other technical acronyms like USB or TCP/IP.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
Category 6AAugmented Category 6Cat 6A
Antonyms / Antônimos
CAT5CAT5eCAT6

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
CAT6A
Technical term used without translation in IT and telecommunications contexts
Rio de Janeiro
CAT6A
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese; technical terminology remains unchanged
São Paulo
CAT6A
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese; technical terminology remains unchanged
Portugal
CAT6A
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese; technical terminology remains unchanged

Related Words

EthernetCAT6CAT7twisted pairnetwork cableshieldingbandwidthGbps

Related Idioms & Phrases

future-proof cabling
enterprise-grade connectivity
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