A server technician needs to connect two servers with gigabit NICs without MDI-X in order to transfer files between them and is unable to locate a switch with gigabit ports.
Which of the following types of cables would allow the technician to connect the servers to obtain the FASTEST transfer rate possible?
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A. B. C. D.B.
The correct answer is B. CAT6 crossover cables.
When connecting two devices directly together without a switch, you need to use a crossover cable. This type of cable is wired in such a way that the transmit and receive pairs are crossed over, allowing the two devices to communicate directly.
Option A, rollover cables, are used to connect a device like a computer to a console port on a networking device like a router or switch for configuration purposes.
Option C, CAT6 straight-through cables, are used to connect devices to a switch or hub. Straight-through cables are wired such that the transmit and receive pairs are not crossed over.
Option D, CAT5 straight-through cables, are an older version of the cable and have a lower bandwidth capacity compared to CAT6 cables. Furthermore, using straight-through cables will not work in this situation, as both devices have the same type of NIC and would require a crossover cable to connect directly.
In summary, a CAT6 crossover cable is the correct choice in this scenario to connect two servers with gigabit NICs directly for the fastest transfer rate possible.