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Two grey SFP+ direct-attach copper cables, 10 ft each, passive twinax finish

10Gtek

10Gtek 2-Pack 10G SFP+ DAC Cable 10 ft

SKU CH-M720-VMJ2H

Two 10 GbE passive SFP+ direct-attach copper cables, 10 ft each, tested for signal integrity and compliant with SFF-8431, SFF-8432 and SFF-8472

  • Cable categoryTwinaxial
  • First connector1xSFP+
  • Second connector1xSFP+
  • Product typePassive Twinax
  • Overall length10 ft (3.05 m)
  • 10 Gbps passive twinax link for low-latency server and storage connections
  • 10 ft length fits standard rack-to-rack distances without excess cable slack
  • 2-pack provides a spare or dual-link setup for redundancy
  • Compliant with SFF-8431, SFF-8432 and SFF-8472 signal-integrity and mechanical specs
  • Pre-coded EEPROM enables plug-and-play recognition on Cisco, Ubiquiti, Fortinet and other major brands

10G SFP+ DAC Cable 2-Pack

This 2-pack provides two passive twinax cables with SFP+ connectors on both ends. Each cable supports 10 GbE links for switches, routers, servers and NICs. The assemblies suit network-attached storage, storage-area networks and high-performance computing clusters. Buyers needing fibre-optic reach or active equalisation should choose a different solution.

Passive Twinax Thermals and Power

Passive copper construction draws no external power and generates negligible heat during normal operation. The twinax design meets SFF-8431 and SFF-8083 electrical specifications for signal integrity. No fans or active cooling are required. Installations that require longer reaches than the fixed length cannot use this cable type.

Sustained Load Signal Integrity

Every unit passes time-domain reflectometry and vector-network-analyser testing in the vendor lab before shipment. The cables also comply with SFF-8432 mechanical and SFF-8472 EEPROM standards for reliable operation under continuous 10 GbE traffic. Environments demanding active signal boosting or extended distances need active optical or active copper alternatives.

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Specifications

Product
Brand name10Gtek
Model nameSFP-H10 GB-CU2M
Product typePassive Twinax
Connectivity
Cable categoryTwinaxial
Ports & slots
First connector1xSFP+
Second connector1xSFP+
Size & build
Overall length10 ft (3.05 m)

Questions about this item

How do I install the SFP+ connectors and which step do people often skip?

Insert each SFP+ connector firmly into the matching port until the latch clicks; the step many skip is removing the dust caps from both ends before insertion.

What maintenance or replacement will this passive twinax cable need over time?

No scheduled maintenance is required; replace the cable only if the latch breaks, the twinax conductors are kinked, or link errors appear after re-seating both ends.

What is the first limit that appears under sustained 10 GbE traffic?

The 10 ft passive twinax length is the limiting factor; signal integrity is qualified to SFF-8431 and SFF-8432 at this distance, so longer runs would need active or optical cables.

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