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TP-Link 10G SFP+ direct attach cable one metre 3.3 feet passive twinax finish

TP-Link

TP-Link TL-SM5220-1M 10G SFP+ DAC 1m 3.3ft

SKU CH-2C2J-SY3CW MPN TL-SM5220-1M

A 10G SFP+ direct attach cable provides a 1 metre passive twinax link for short-range rack connections with plug-and-play setup

  • 10 Gbps direct attach for short rack links
  • 1 metre passive twinax keeps power draw low
  • plug-and-play SFP+ ends need no setup
  • works with any SFP+ switch, server or NAS
  • secure latch prevents accidental disconnects

Direct-attach cable for 10 GbE links

The TP-Link TL-SM5220-1M is a passive twinax cable with SFP+ connectors on both ends. It provides a 10 GbE link over a one metre or 3.3 foot reach. Network administrators and storage teams use it to connect switches, gateways, media converters and 10 Gb NAS appliances that expose SFP+ ports.

Fits SFP+ slots without transceivers

The cable plugs directly into SFP+ cages on compatible switches, routers, servers or storage arrays. No separate optics or patch cords are required, freeing cage space and reducing cabling bulk inside the rack. It works with any device that accepts a standard SFP+ direct-attach copper interface.

Passive design keeps power and noise low

Because the assembly is passive, it draws minimal power and adds no active cooling noise to the rack. Latency stays low for short-range links within or between adjacent racks. The latch mechanism secures the connection without exposed optical interfaces.

How it compares

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Price $20.99
Cheaper than about 86% of the 1,517 comparable items (median $68.99).

Specifications

Size & build
Shipping weight0.32 kg
Package size318 × 295 × 61 mm

Questions about this item

What distance does the TL-SM5220-1M cover inside a rack?

The 10G SFP+ DAC reaches 1 metre or 3.3 feet, suitable for short-range links within or between adjacent racks.

How much heat or power does the passive twinax cable add during all-day operation?

As a passive Direct Attach Cable it draws minimal power and produces negligible heat, keeping latency and consumption low.

Which SFP+ slots must my switch or server already provide for this cable to work?

Both ends need standard SFP+ ports; the cable plugs directly into any compatible switch, gateway, media converter or 10 Gb NAS with SFP+ interfaces.

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