UTP / STP Comparison

UTP Systems Require "Immunity Installation" Practices for 10 Gb/s

STP Systems Work by Design
with 10 Gb/s

Unshielded systems

Metal conduits
Separation distance from power cabling
Mix of applications (1 Gb/s and 10 Gb/s) in one conduit may lead to ANEXT disturbance
Mandatory ANEXT field testing

Shielded systems