Once the customer has decided to go down the Copper path here are some of the benefits: Copper is seen as being more rugged and therefore easier to work with. As there are many edge connections in the industrial space, Copper is less costly than a run of fiber for shorter runs. Copper is able to support PoE over the same category cabling, where a fiber connection requires a separate run for power. Always choose the cable that is able to withstand the worst case environment found at the application point. One thing to keep in mind when using Copper is that there are two types: solid and stranded. When using a stranded Copper cable, which is typically used going to the edge and for more flexible routing, the cable needs to be de-rated.