One of my clients are building a new building, and the architects want to know whether to plan on a single CAT6 cable to each workstation or to run separate lines. The clients are buying a new VoIP system with built-in VLAN-aware switches, so we will be able to patch to the computer from the phone. The client is a non-profit provider of medical care for low-income patients, and they are hoping to save money wherever possible.
I guess I have two questions:
1. Anyone have any ideas on whether I should press to have a second line run to each workstation?
2. Should I be happy with Cat6? It looks like it would cost twice as much to install Cat6a, and the benefits aren't immediately apparent to me.
Thank you for any input you can provide!
