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Product Features
Technical Overview
This 10GBASE-CU compliant cable operates at 10 gigabits per second, supporting high-bandwidth applications across data centers, server rooms, and enterprise networking environments. The twinaxial cable design provides excellent signal integrity while maintaining flexibility for routing through racks and cable management systems.
Both ends feature identical SFP+ network connectors, ensuring straightforward installation without orientation concerns. The cable follows the 10GBASE-CU standard for direct attach copper implementations, providing plug-and-play functionality with compatible network equipment.
Key Product Advantages
This direct attach cable offers several practical benefits for network administrators seeking reliable 10GbE connectivity solutions. The passive twinaxial design provides superior value compared to active cables or optical transceivers while maintaining full performance for short-distance connections.
Lenovo Compatibility
Specifically tested and verified for compatibility with Lenovo network devices, ensuring reliable performance in Lenovo infrastructure environments.
- Verified compatibility
- Reliable performance
- Infrastructure ready
Cost-Effective 10GbE
Delivers 10 gigabit Ethernet connectivity at a lower total cost of ownership compared to optical solutions, with no transceivers required at either end.
- Lower TCO
- No transceivers needed
- 10GbE performance
Simplified Deployment
The passive design eliminates power requirements and configuration complexity, enabling straightforward installation and maintenance.
- No power needed
- Easy installation
- Reduced complexity
Deployment / Use Cases
This SFP+ direct attach cable is ideal for connecting network switches, routers, servers, and storage devices within the same rack or adjacent racks in data center environments. The 7-meter length provides sufficient reach for most intra-rack and inter-rack connections while maintaining signal integrity.
Common deployment scenarios include connecting top-of-rack switches to servers, linking aggregation switches, and establishing connections between network appliances. The cable's compatibility with standard SFP+ ports makes it suitable for upgrading existing 1GbE infrastructure to 10GbE without replacing entire network devices.
Highlights
- 10 Gbit/s data transfer rate for high-bandwidth applications
- 7-meter (23 ft) length suitable for rack-to-rack connections
- SFP+ connectors on both ends for direct attachment
- Passive design requires no external power source
- Twinaxial cable construction for stable signal transmission
- 10GBASE-CU compliant for standards-based interoperability
- Lenovo compatible for reliable performance in Lenovo environments
- Lifetime limited warranty for long-term reliability assurance
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Axiom Memory Solutions |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 00D6151-AX |
| Brand Name | Axiom |
| Product Name | 10GBASE-CU SFP+ Passive DAC Twinax Cable Lenovo Compatible 7m |
| Product Type | Network Cable |
| Technical Information | |
| Cable Type | Twinaxial |
| Cable Length | 23 ft |
| Connector Type on First End | SFP+ Network |
| Connector on First End Details | 1 x SFP+ Network |
| Connector Type on Second End | SFP+ Network |
| Connector on Second End Details | 1 x SFP+ Network |
| Device Supported | Network Device |
| Data Transfer Rate | 10 Gbit/s |
| Features | Passive |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | Lifetime |
FAQ
What is the maximum distance this cable can reliably support?
This 10GBASE-CU SFP+ passive DAC twinax cable is designed for reliable 10 Gbit/s performance up to 7 meters (23 feet). This length is ideal for connecting equipment within the same rack or between adjacent racks in data center environments while maintaining signal integrity without requiring signal amplification.
What does 'passive' mean for this direct attach cable?
A passive direct attach cable contains no active electronics or signal conditioning components. This means the cable doesn't require external power and relies on the signal strength from the connected network devices. Passive cables are typically more cost-effective and reliable for short-distance connections, with simpler deployment compared to active cables that include signal amplification electronics.
Is this cable compatible with non-Lenovo network equipment?
While specifically tested and verified for Lenovo compatibility, this 10GBASE-CU compliant SFP+ passive DAC twinax cable should work with any network device featuring standard SFP+ ports that support direct attach copper cables. The cable follows industry standards for 10GBASE-CU implementations, ensuring broad compatibility across different manufacturers' equipment with SFP+ interfaces.
What applications benefit most from this type of cable?
This cable is ideal for data center interconnects, server-to-switch connections, storage networking, and network infrastructure upgrades requiring 10GbE performance. It's particularly valuable for connecting equipment within racks or between adjacent racks where optical transceivers would be unnecessarily expensive, and where the 7-meter length provides sufficient reach without signal degradation.