No, 10GbE (10 Gigabit Ethernet) typically uses a different connector than RJ45. It uses either an SFP+ or a 10GBASE-T connector for copper and fiber connections.

While 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) can be supported over copper cabling using RJ45 connectors, the more common and widely used medium for 10GbE is optical fiber or twinaxial (twinax) copper cables. However, advancements have been made to support 10GbE over traditional twisted-pair copper cabling with RJ45 connectors.

The traditional RJ45 connectors used for Ethernet typically support up to 1 Gigabit Ethernet (1GbE) speeds. To achieve 10GbE over copper, a different set of specifications, known as 10GBASE-T, has been developed. 10GBASE-T enables 10GbE over standard Cat6 or Cat6a twisted-pair copper cabling with RJ45 connectors.

Key points about 10GBASE-T for 10GbE over RJ45:

1. Cable Type: Cat6 or Cat6a cables are recommended for 10GBASE-T installations. These cables are designed to handle higher frequencies and reduce signal crosstalk.

2. Distance Limitations: 10GBASE-T has distance limitations compared to optical fiber, and the effective distance may depend on factors such as cable quality and interference. It is typically more limited in distance compared to fiber optics.

3. Backward Compatibility: 10GBASE-T is backward compatible with lower-speed Ethernet standards, such as 1 Gigabit Ethernet (1GbE) and 100 Megabit Ethernet (100MbE), allowing for gradual network upgrades.

4. Power Requirements: 10GBASE-T may have higher power requirements compared to lower-speed Ethernet standards, and Power over Ethernet (PoE) capabilities may be affected.

It's important to note that when implementing 10GbE over copper with RJ45 connectors, attention should be given to cable quality, distance limitations, and adherence to the 10GBASE-T specifications. Optical fiber or twinaxial cables are still commonly used for 10GbE, especially in data center environments and high-performance networking scenarios where longer distances and higher data rates are required.