
Multi-gigabit Ethernet What is Multi-gigabit Ethernet?
Multi-gigabit Ethernet paves the way for high-speed Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 6 access points, as well as IoT devices, by delivering blazing fast performance and PoE support over existing cabling.
Using existing CAT5e and CAT6 twisted pair wiring, multi-gigabit Ethernet saves the expense and reduces the complexity of a new cabling infrastructure.

- Why multi-gigabit Ethernet?
- Benefits of multi-gigabit Ethernet?
- What is HPE Smart Rate multi-gigabit Ethernet?

Why multi-gigabit Ethernet?
Today’s smart digital workplace puts crushing demands on campus networks. Multi-gigabit Ethernet (IEEE 802.3bz standard) saves the day by providing speeds of 2.5GbE and 5GbE PoE power while using existing cabling to save you time and money.
The skyrocketing use of smartphones, tablets, and IoT devices, combined with high-bandwidth workloads moving across wireless networks, requires that the network infrastructure evolve to meet these demands. This transformation means enterprises need to upgrade their WLAN infrastructure to support increased traffic, performance, and security requirements. With an increasing number of mobile and IoT devices reliant on wireless access, networks must be capable of accommodating a diverse mixture of device types, applications, and services.
Most of the Ethernet cabling deployed worldwide today is limited to 1Gbps at 100 meters. Until now, adding bandwidth has meant major new cabling investments.