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DAC Direct Attach Copper SFP

SFP+ DAC passive twinaxial cables provide 10GbE at distances up to 5m between server NICs and top-of-rack switches, with the SFP+ connectors factory-attached to eliminate separate transceivers.

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// Specifications
Standard
SFF-8431 SFP+ passive DAC
Speed
10 Gbps
Distance
Up to 5m passive up to 15m active
Connector
SFP+ both ends integral
Cost
Lower than optical SFP+ modules
Use Case
Server to ToR switch 10GbE short reach
// Pin Reference Table
PinNameFunctionType
SFP_A SFP+ End A Server or switch port connection BUS
SFP_B SFP+ End B Server or switch port connection BUS

SFP+ DAC passive twinaxial cables provide 10GbE at distances up to 5m between server NICs and top-of-rack switches, with the SFP+ connectors factory-attached to eliminate separate transceivers.