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Category - Media & Topologies

Which of the following WAN specifications transmits data above 51 Mbps?
  1. ISDN PRI
  2. T1
  3. T3
  4. OC-1
Explanation
Answer: D -An OC-1 link offers 51.48 Mbps, a T1 line offers 1.544 Mbps, a T3 line offers 44.736 Mbps, and an ISDN PRI offers 1.544 Mbps.

Key Takeaway: Optical carrier classifications are based on the abbreviation OC followed by a number specifying a multiple of 51.84 Mb it/s (i.e., n × 51.84 Mb it/s). For example, OC-1 is a SONET line with transmission speeds of up to 51.84 Mb it/s, payload of 50.112 Mb it/s, and overhead of 1.728 Mb it/s.
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