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HPE Aruba Instant On 10G SFP+ direct attach copper cable, 9.84 ft, multicolor

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HPE R9D20A Aruba Instant On 10G SFP+ 9.84 ft DAC cable

SKU CH-CN5Z-9RF6Z MPN R9D20A

A 9.84 ft SFP+ direct-attach copper cable delivering 10 Gbit/s between network devices

  • Product typeNetwork Cable
  • Product colorMulticolor
  • Overall length9.84 ft (3 m)
  • 10 Gbit/s direct-attach speed for low-latency links
  • 84 ft copper reach fits standard rack spacing
  • SFP+ connectors on both ends plug straight into Aruba Instant On ports
  • Passive copper design needs no external power supply
  • HPE-branded cable validated for Aruba Instant On switches

Purpose-built 10 Gbit/s link

This HPE Aruba Instant On cable provides a 10 Gbit/s direct-attach copper connection between two SFP+ ports. It suits small-business networks, branch offices or home labs that need a short, low-latency uplink without the cost and complexity of transceivers and fibre patch cords. The three-metre reach covers typical rack-to-rack or switch-to-server runs.

Copper construction and fixed SFP+ ends

The cable uses copper conductors terminated with integrated SFP+ connectors on both ends, eliminating separate modules and reducing potential failure points. Its multicolour jacket helps identify the link in dense patch panels, while the passive design draws no power and requires no configuration — simply plug into compatible Aruba Instant On switches or any standards-based SFP+ port.

Replaces fibre modules for short runs

This DAC replaces a pair of SFP+ transceivers and a fibre patch cable when the distance is within 9.84 ft, cutting both capital expense and insertion loss. The upgrade is worth it when latency, power draw and cabling cost matter more than the longer reach that optical media provides.

How it compares

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Price $62.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE
Product typeNetwork Cable
Product colorMulticolor
Size & build
Overall length9.84 ft (3 m)
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size305 × 279 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

What data rate does the SFP+ direct-attach cable support?

The cable is rated for 10 Gbit/s data transfer between two SFP+ ports.

What physical space is required for the SFP+ connectors on each end?

Each end uses a standard SFP+ transceiver form factor that fits any compatible network device port.

How do you install the 9.84 ft copper DAC, and what step is often missed?

Insert both SFP+ ends firmly until they click; the common mistake is not pushing past the initial resistance so the latch does not engage.

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