Ubiquiti Networks Direct Attach Cable SFP+ 10 Gbps 0.5 m

Direct Attach Cable SFP+ 10 Gbps

This 0.5 metre passive direct attach cable uses male-to-male SFP+ connectors to link two network devices at 10 Gigabits per second. It suits installers who need a short, fixed-length link between switches, servers or storage appliances equipped with SFP+ ports. The passive design requires no external power and adds minimal latency to the connection.

Passive SFP+ distance limit

Passive SFP+ copper cables are generally specified for very short reaches, typically up to a few metres, making this half-metre assembly appropriate only for adjacent ports within the same rack or enclosure. Signal integrity degrades beyond the rated length, so the cable cannot substitute for active optical cables or transceivers when linking equipment across longer distances. Buyers needing runs beyond the passive copper limit must choose a different media type.

10 Gbps fixed data rate

The cable operates at a single 10 Gigabits per second rate and does not auto-negotiate to lower speeds such as 1 Gbps. Ports on both ends must be configured for 10 Gbps SFP+ operation for the link to establish. Administrators planning mixed-speed environments should verify that their hardware supports fixed-rate 10 Gbps passive DAC before deployment.