During an inspection of a newly installed office network, an IT technician notes that network performance deteriorates significantly during peak operational hours. The technician observes that Ethernet cables are laid parallel and close to multiple electrical conduits and fluorescent lighting fixtures throughout the facility. Which issue is MOST likely contributing to the network performance degradation?
Suboptimal cable category unable to handle high bandwidth demand
Electromagnetic interference from nearby electrical conduits and lighting fixtures
Degradation due to overextended cable lengths beyond specified limits
Inadequate shielding of Ethernet cables exacerbating signal attenuation
The proximity of Ethernet cables to electrical conduits and fluorescent lighting fixtures can lead to electromagnetic interference, which is likely causing the observed network performance issues. This type of interference distorts the signals traveling through the Ethernet cables, especially when exacerbated by the increased electrical activity during peak hours. Cable type or quality, while important, would not be as directly affected by external electrical interference as would the phenomenon of signal interference in this scenario.
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