IEEE 802.3an-2006
Telecommunications and Information Exchange Between Systems – LAN/MAN - Specific Requirements Part 3: CSMA/CD Access Method and Physical Layer Specifications - Amendment: Physical Layer and Management Parameters for 10 Gb/s Operation, Type 10GBASE-T
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802.3an-2006 defines physical layer and management parameters for 10 Gb/s operation using the 10GBASE-T interface within the IEEE 802.3 family. It focuses on how high-speed twisted-pair Ethernet should be specified, tested, and managed for communication and networking systems. For buyers and engineers, 802.3an-2006 is a useful technical reference when evaluating copper-based 10 Gigabit Ethernet requirements, interoperability expectations, and compliance with the relevant LAN/MAN amendment.
About 802.3an-2006
This standard is an amendment to the IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD Ethernet framework and is centered on 10GBASE-T, the 10 Gb/s twisted-pair Ethernet variant. 802.3an-2006 addresses physical layer behavior and management parameters, making it relevant to hardware design, interface definition, and conformance testing. It helps formalize how higher-speed Ethernet can operate over cabling infrastructure associated with local and metropolitan area networking, while keeping the technical requirements aligned with the broader 802.3 specification set.
Where is 802.3an-2006 used?
802.3an-2006 is typically used in network equipment and system documentation where 10 Gigabit Ethernet over copper is being specified or evaluated. That can include switches, network interface hardware, server connectivity, and related communication devices in enterprise and data network environments. Because the document is tied to LAN/MAN requirements and management parameters, it is especially relevant where consistent link behavior, interface compatibility, and verification against a defined Ethernet amendment are important to procurement and engineering workflows.
Importance in practice
In practice, 802.3an-2006 supports clearer design control and more reliable compliance checking for 10GBASE-T implementations. It gives engineers and purchasers a defined basis for comparing products, confirming intended performance characteristics, and reducing integration risk across Ethernet deployments. For organizations working with communication, networking, and broadcast technologies, the standard can help ensure that equipment claims are aligned with a recognized technical specification rather than vendor-specific assumptions. As a superseded document, it may also serve as a reference point for legacy support and documentation.
- 10GBASE-T physical layer focus
- Management parameter requirements
- IEEE 802.3 amendment context
- Twisted-pair Ethernet specification
- Legacy compliance reference
- Publication Date: 2006
- Standard Status: Superseded
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Communication, Networking and Broadcast Technologies
- Official IEEE: Doi link
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