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Direct Attached Cable (DAC)

Passive SFP+ twinax copper cable for short-reach 10G interconnects, zero power, zero heat.

PDR SFP+ Direct Attach Cables are passive, hot-swappable, MSA-compliant 10 Gbps twinax copper cables for reliable short-reach connectivity, factory-tested and RoHS/REACH compliant.
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Technical Specifications

Cable TypePassive twinax copper
Connector TypeSFP+ (both ends)
Nominal Data Rate10.3125 Gbps
Available Lengths1 m | 2 m | 3 m | 5 m
Link DistanceUp to 7 m (passive)
Minimum Bend Radius30 mm
Operating Temperature0°C to 70°C
Power ConsumptionPassive, zero power draw
ComplianceSFP+ MSA, IEEE 802.3ae, 10GFC, RoHS/REACH, TÜV/UL

Key Features

  • Passive twinax copper, zero power, no heat generation
  • Available in 1 m, 2 m, 3 m and 5 m lengths
  • Supports 10 Gbps (10GBASE-CR, 10G FCoE, 10G InfiniBand)
  • Hot-swappable SFP+ connectors, SFP+ MSA compliant
  • Broad compatibility with switches, servers and storage
  • 100% factory-tested before shipment

Applications & Use Cases

  • Top-of-rack and rack-to-rack switching
  • Data-centre and HPC short-reach interconnects
  • Enterprise server-to-switch links