Which two cable types are required to connect an AP to a WLC to support 2.5-Gbps and 5-Gbps uplinks? (Choose two.)
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Correct answer: 10GBASE-T, Cat 5e.
Why this is the answer
To support 2.5-Gbps and 5-Gbps uplinks, the cable and interface must be capable of these speeds. 10GBASE-T is an Ethernet standard that supports speeds up to 10 Gbps over twisted-pair copper cabling, making it suitable for 2.5-Gbps and 5-Gbps uplinks. Cat 5e (Category 5e) cabling is the minimum standard required to reliably support 2.5-Gbps and 5-Gbps speeds, as it is rated for up to 5 Gbps over shorter distances and 10 Gbps over very short distances. Cat 5 only reliably supports up to 100 Mbps, and Cat 3 supports even lower speeds, making them insufficient. 1000BASE-LX/LH refers to Gigabit Ethernet over fiber optic cable, which is not a twisted-pair copper cable type.
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