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Axiom 40G-QSFP-QSFP-C-0101-AX 40GBASE-CR4 QSFP+ Active DAC Cable - Twinaxial - 3. 3 ft - Brocade Compatible
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This DAC cable operates on the 40GBASE-CR4 standard, utilizing twinaxial copper cabling to achieve 40 Gbit/s speeds over short distances. The QSFP+ connectors provide a hot-pluggable interface that supports high-density port configurations, commonly used in switches, routers, and servers for spine-leaf architectures or top-of-rack deployments.
The active circuitry embedded in the cable compensates for signal attenuation, ensuring stable data transmission without external power requirements. This makes it a plug-and-play solution for extending 40GbE links within racks or between adjacent equipment, minimizing setup complexity and maintenance overhead.
Key Product Advantages
This cable offers several advantages for network deployments requiring high-speed, low-latency connections. Its active design ensures reliable performance over the specified length, while the Brocade compatibility provides assurance for integration into existing network ecosystems without compatibility concerns.
High-Speed Performance
Delivers 40 Gbit/s data transfer, enabling rapid data movement for applications like virtualization, storage networking, and high-performance computing.
- 40 Gbit/s throughput
- Low-latency twinaxial design
- Suitable for data-intensive tasks
Plug-and-Play Simplicity
The active DAC requires no external power or configuration, allowing for quick installation and reduced deployment time in network upgrades or expansions.
- Hot-pluggable QSFP+ connectors
- No additional power needed
- Easy integration with compatible devices
Deployment / Use Cases
This cable is well-suited for environments where short-reach, high-speed interconnects are essential. It can be used to connect switches to servers within a rack, link network appliances in a data center, or establish backbone connections in enterprise networks requiring 40GbE capabilities.
Common use cases include spine-leaf network topologies, storage area networks (SANs), and high-performance computing clusters. Its compatibility with Brocade devices makes it a reliable choice for organizations using Brocade networking equipment, ensuring seamless operation and reduced risk of connectivity issues.
Data Center Interconnects
Ideal for connecting top-of-rack switches to servers or storage arrays, supporting high-bandwidth applications like database servers and virtualized environments.
Enterprise Networking
Use in core network segments to aggregate traffic or link network devices, enhancing throughput for user access and backend services.
Highlights
- 40 Gbit/s data transfer rate for high-speed network performance
- QSFP+ connectors on both ends for secure, hot-pluggable connections
- 3.3 ft twinaxial cable length, ideal for short-reach deployments
- Active DAC design enhances signal integrity without external power
- Brocade compatible, ensuring reliability with Brocade network devices
- Black color and environmentally friendly construction
- Plug-and-play installation for quick network upgrades
- Suitable for data centers, enterprise networks, and high-compute environments
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Axiom Memory Solutions |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 40G-QSFP-QSFP-C-0101-AX |
| Brand Name | Axiom |
| Product Name | 40GBASE-CR4 QSFP+ Active DAC Cable Brocade Compatible 1m |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 |
| Product Type | Network Cable |
| Technical Information | |
| Cable Type | Twinaxial |
| Cable Length | 3.3 ft |
| Connector Type on First End | QSFP+ Network |
| Connector on First End Details | 1 x QSFP+ Network |
| Connector Type on Second End | QSFP+ Network |
| Connector on Second End Details | 1 x QSFP+ Network |
| Device Supported | Network Device |
| Data Transfer Rate | 40 Gbit/s |
| Features | Active |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Product Color | Black |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Environmentally Friendly | Yes |
FAQ
What is the data transfer speed of this DAC cable?
This cable supports a data transfer rate of 40 Gbit/s (40GbE), making it suitable for high-bandwidth applications such as data center interconnects, storage networking, and server-to-switch links that require fast and reliable data transmission.
What type of connectors does this cable use?
It uses QSFP+ network connectors on both ends. These connectors are hot-pluggable and designed for high-density port configurations, commonly found in switches, routers, and servers to support 40GbE connections without additional adapters.
How long is the cable, and what is it made of?
The cable is 3.3 ft (approximately 1 meter) in length and is constructed as a twinaxial cable. Twinaxial cabling uses two coaxial conductors, which helps maintain signal integrity over short distances, reducing latency and ensuring stable performance for active DAC applications.
Is this cable compatible with Brocade network devices?
Yes, this cable is Brocade compatible. It is designed to work seamlessly with Brocade network switches and other devices, providing assurance of reliable connectivity and performance in environments that utilize Brocade networking equipment.
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