StarTech.com 2m 10G SFP+ to SFP+ Direct Attach Cable Twinax

StarTech.com 2m 10G SFP+ to SFP+ Direct Attach Cable Twinax (SFPCMM2M) is a 2 metre passive Twinax copper SFP+ cable that supports 10 Gbps links for short-reach, point-to-point connections. The cable is designed and tested to be Cisco-compatible and conforms to MSA industry standards. It is hot-swappable and presents a low-power, low-latency option for in-rack network switch or server connections as an alternative to fiber assemblies. StarTech.com backs this product with a lifetime warranty and lifetime multilingual technical support.

Advantages

This passive SFP+ direct-attach Twinax cable provides 10 Gigabit Ethernet performance with lower cost and lower power consumption compared to fiber for short distances. It is hot-swappable to minimize network downtime during upgrades or replacements and is manufactured to be compatible with Cisco SFP ports and MSA-compliant equipment. The product includes StarTech.com lifetime warranty and lifetime technical support.

Suitable for

• In-rack switch-to-switch connections
• Server-to-switch short-distance links
• Point-to-point 10G Ethernet connections within data centre racks
• Environments where low latency and low power are required for short runs

Key specifications

• Brand: StarTech.com
• Model / MPN: SFPCMM2M
• Length: 2 m (6.6 ft)
• Type: Passive Twinax copper SFP+ direct-attach cable
• Speed: 10 Gbps
• Interface: SFP+ to SFP+
• Compatibility: Cisco-compatible, MSA-compliant
• Warranty: Lifetime
• EAN: 0065030849609

How to use

Insert each SFP+ connector into the corresponding SFP+ port on the network devices until the connector latches. Because the cable is passive and hot-swappable, it can be installed or removed while devices are powered on; follow your organisation’s change-control procedures to avoid unintended traffic interruption. Verify link status on each device and configure network settings as required for the 10 Gbps connection.

Usage recommendations

Use this 2 m passive Twinax SFP+ cable for short-distance, point-to-point connections inside racks or adjacent racks. Avoid using passive Twinax over distances beyond the specified range for reliable link performance. For longer runs or where optical isolation is required, consider fiber-optic SFP+ modules and appropriate transceivers.