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AddOn 10G-SFPP-TWX-0308-AO 8-Pack SFP+ Direct Attach Cables - Active Twinax 10GBase-CU 3m - Brocade Compatible - TAA Compliant
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Technical Overview
These SFP+ direct attach cables implement the 10GBase-CU standard over twinaxial copper cable, providing a complete electrical and mechanical solution for 10 Gigabit Ethernet connections. The active circuitry embedded in the cable assemblies ensures signal integrity over the full 3-meter distance while consuming minimal power compared to optical alternatives.
Each cable terminates in SFP+ connectors that interface directly with compatible switch ports, presenting as standard 10GBASE-SR optics to the host equipment. The design follows Multi-Source Agreement (MSA) specifications for mechanical and electrical compatibility, ensuring reliable operation in Brocade networking environments.
This section brings together practical product details such as Application/Usage, Total Number of Ports, Interfaces/Ports Details, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
Key Product Advantages
This 8-pack solution offers significant advantages over individual cable purchases or fiber optic alternatives for short-reach 10GbE connectivity. The active twinax design provides better signal integrity than passive DAC cables at the 3-meter distance while maintaining lower cost and power consumption than optical transceivers with separate fiber cables.
Cost-Effective Scaling
Purchasing as an 8-pack reduces per-connection costs while providing enough cables for multiple switch-to-switch links or server-to-switch deployments in a single rack or adjacent racks.
- Bulk pricing advantage
- Consistent performance across all cables
- Uniform compatibility assurance
Simplified Deployment
The integrated SFP+ connectors eliminate transceiver procurement and configuration steps, reducing deployment time and potential compatibility issues in mixed-vendor environments.
- No separate transceivers needed
- Plug-and-play installation
- Reduced points of failure
Deployment / Use Cases
These direct attach cables are ideal for data center and enterprise networking environments where short-distance 10GbE connections are required between compatible Brocade switches or between switches and servers. The 3-meter length suits most within-rack or adjacent-rack scenarios common in server cabinet deployments.
Typical applications include spine-leaf architecture connections in small to medium data centers, high-speed inter-switch links in campus networks, and server-to-top-of-rack switch connections in virtualized environments. The TAA compliance makes these cables suitable for government, education, and other regulated procurement scenarios where origin and compliance documentation are required.
Data Center Interconnects
Connect Brocade ICX series switches in top-of-rack configurations to create high-speed server access layers with consistent 10GbE performance.
- Rack-to-rack connectivity
- Server aggregation
- Storage network access
Network Upgrades
Upgrade existing Brocade FastIron SX or ICX installations to 10GbE without replacing entire switch chassis, using compatible direct attach cables for cost-effective performance improvements.
- Legacy system modernization
- Incremental bandwidth increases
- Compatibility preservation
Physical Profile
Each cable measures 118.25 inches (3003.55 mm) in length with a slim profile of 0.25 inches (6.35 mm) in height and 0.50 inches (12.70 mm) in width. The lightweight design at approximately 2.56 lb (1161.20 g) per 8-pack ensures easy handling and installation without excessive cable management challenges. The twinax construction provides flexibility for routing in crowded rack environments while maintaining signal integrity through the active circuitry.
- Width
- 0.50" (12.70 mm)
- Depth
- 118.25" (3003.55 mm)
- Height
- 0.25" (6.35 mm)
- Weight
- 2.56 lb (1161.20 g)
Highlights
- 8-pack of Brocade-compatible SFP+ direct attach cables for cost-effective deployment
- Active twinax 10GBase-CU technology delivers 10 Gbps data transfer over 3 meters
- TAA compliant for government, education, and regulated procurement scenarios
- MSA compliant design ensures mechanical and electrical compatibility
- Plug-and-play installation with integrated SFP+ connectors
- Lifetime warranty provides long-term investment protection
- Manufactured in the United States with documented origin compliance
- Compatible with Brocade FastIron SX, ICX, and VDX series switches
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AddOn |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 10G-SFPP-TWX-0308-AO |
| Brand Name | AddOn |
| Product Name | SFP+ Module |
| Product Type | SFP+ |
| Packaged Quantity | 8 |
| Technical Information | |
| Application/Usage | Data Networking |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| Total Number of Ports | 1 |
| Interfaces/Ports Details | 1 x 10GBase-CU Network |
| Media & Performance | |
| Ethernet Technology | 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Network Technology | 10GBase-CU |
| Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 10 |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Height | 0.25" (6.35 mm) |
| Width | 0.50" (12.70 mm) |
| Depth | 118.25" (3003.55 mm) |
| Weight (Approximate) | 2.56 lb (1161.20 g) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | Lifetime |
User Manual
FAQ
What type of cable is included in this 8-pack?
This 8-pack contains SFP+ to SFP+ direct attach cables using active twinax (10GBase-CU) technology. Each cable has SFP+ connectors on both ends with embedded active circuitry that maintains signal integrity over the 3-meter length. The cables follow MSA specifications for mechanical and electrical compatibility with Brocade networking equipment.
What networking equipment are these cables compatible with?
These cables are compatible with Brocade FastIron SX series switches (including SX-FI-2XG and SX-FI-8XG models), ICX series switches (models 6450, 6610, and 6650 variants), and VDX 6710/6720 switches. The compatibility list includes numerous specific model numbers across these product families, ensuring reliable operation in Brocade networking environments.
What does 'active twinax' mean for these cables?
Active twinax refers to the cable having embedded electronic circuitry that amplifies and conditions the signal along the copper twinaxial cable. This allows the 10 Gbps signal to travel the full 3-meter distance without degradation, providing better performance than passive direct attach cables at this length while consuming less power and generating less heat than optical transceivers.
What is the significance of TAA compliance for these cables?
TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliance means these cables meet the requirements for procurement by U.S. federal government agencies, educational institutions, and other entities subject to trade agreement regulations. The cables are manufactured in the United States, providing documented country-of-origin compliance for regulated purchasing scenarios where this documentation is required.
How does the 10GBase-CU technology work in these cables?
10GBase-CU is the IEEE standard for 10 Gigabit Ethernet over copper twinaxial cable. These cables implement this standard with active electronics that handle signal conditioning, equalization, and clock recovery. The technology provides a complete physical layer solution that appears to connected equipment as standard 10GBASE-SR optics, ensuring compatibility without special configuration.
What applications are best suited for these 3-meter direct attach cables?
The 3-meter length is ideal for within-rack connections between switches and servers, adjacent rack connections in data center environments, and short-distance inter-switch links in campus networks. Typical uses include top-of-rack switch to server connections, spine-leaf architecture interconnects in small to medium data centers, and network upgrades where existing Brocade equipment needs 10GbE connectivity without complete replacement.
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