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Product Features
Technical Overview
This CX4 network cable implements the 10GBASE-CX4 standard, which uses InfiniBand-style CX4 connectors to achieve 10 Gbit/s Ethernet connectivity over copper cabling. The cable features identical male CX4 connectors on both ends, ensuring consistent connection quality and compatibility with CX4 ports on switches, routers, servers, and other network infrastructure components.
The 1.6-foot length provides optimal signal integrity for short-reach applications while minimizing cable clutter in dense network environments. This direct attach cable design offers plug-and-play installation without requiring configuration or additional hardware, making deployment straightforward for network administrators.
Key Product Advantages
This Axiom direct attach cable provides several advantages for network deployments requiring high-speed, reliable connectivity in compact spaces. The CX4 interface delivers full 10 Gbit/s throughput with low latency, supporting bandwidth-intensive applications and data transfers.
Simplified Connectivity
The direct attach design eliminates transceiver compatibility concerns and reduces points of failure in the connection path. This plug-and-play approach streamlines installation and maintenance while ensuring consistent performance.
- No separate transceivers required
- Reduced component count
- Lower total cost of ownership
Optimized for Short Distances
The 1.6-foot length is specifically engineered for connections within racks or between adjacent equipment. This compact form factor minimizes cable management challenges while maintaining signal integrity for 10GbE performance.
- Ideal for rack installations
- Reduces cable clutter
- Maintains signal quality
Deployment / Use Cases
The Axiom JD363B-AX CX4 cable is designed for specific network scenarios where short-distance, high-speed connections are required between compatible equipment. Its direct attach configuration and compact length make it particularly suitable for data center and enterprise network environments.
Common deployment scenarios include connecting top-of-rack switches to servers within the same rack, linking adjacent network devices in equipment cabinets, or providing high-speed interconnects between storage arrays and servers in close proximity. The cable supports 10GbE applications such as server clustering, storage area networks, and high-performance computing environments where low-latency, high-throughput connections are essential.
Data Center Rack Connections
Connect switches to servers within the same rack for optimal 10GbE performance without consuming excessive space or creating cable management challenges.
High-Performance Computing
Support low-latency connections between compute nodes or storage systems in HPC clusters where 10GbE throughput is required over short distances.
Highlights
- 10 Gbit/s data transfer rate for high-speed network connectivity
- 1.6-foot CX4 cable optimized for short-distance connections
- Male CX4 connectors on both ends for consistent compatibility
- Direct attach design eliminates need for separate transceivers
- Supports 10GBASE-CX4 standard for reliable 10GbE performance
- Compatible with network devices featuring CX4 interfaces
- Ideal for data center rack installations and compact deployments
- Lifetime warranty for long-term reliability assurance
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Axiom Memory Solutions |
| Manufacturer Part Number | JD363B-AX |
| Brand Name | Axiom |
| Product Name | 10GBASE-CX4 Direct Attach Cable for HP 50cm - JD363B |
| Product Type | Network Cable |
| Technical Information | |
| Cable Type | CX4 |
| Cable Length | 1.6 ft |
| Connector Type on First End | CX4 Network - Male |
| Connector on First End Details | 1 x CX4 Network - Male |
| Connector Type on Second End | CX4 Network - Male |
| Connector on Second End Details | 1 x CX4 Network - Male |
| Device Supported | Network Device |
| Data Transfer Rate | 10 Gbit/s |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | Lifetime |
FAQ
What is the maximum data transfer rate of this CX4 cable?
This Axiom JD363B-AX cable supports data transfer rates up to 10 Gbit/s, implementing the 10GBASE-CX4 standard for high-speed Ethernet connectivity. This throughput is suitable for bandwidth-intensive applications including server clustering, storage networking, and data center interconnects where 10GbE performance is required over short distances.
What type of connectors does this cable have on each end?
Both ends of this cable feature identical male CX4 connectors, specifically 1 x CX4 Network - Male connectors on each end. This symmetrical design ensures consistent connection quality and compatibility with CX4 ports on switches, servers, routers, and other network infrastructure equipment that supports the CX4 interface standard.
What is the length of this Axiom CX4 network cable?
This direct attach cable measures 1.6 feet in length, making it ideal for short-distance connections within equipment racks, between adjacent network devices, or in space-constrained installations. The compact length helps minimize cable clutter while maintaining optimal signal integrity for 10GbE performance over copper cabling.
What types of network devices are compatible with this cable?
This CX4 cable is compatible with network devices that feature CX4 interfaces, including certain switches, routers, servers, and storage systems designed for 10GbE connectivity. The product specification indicates support for 'Network Device' compatibility, meaning it works with equipment that implements the 10GBASE-CX4 standard and has corresponding CX4 ports.