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Red SFP+ passive twinax cable with SFP+ connectors both ends, .5 m length

Wiitek

Wiitek 0.5m 10G SFP+ DAC Twinax Cable Red

SKU CH-EF5G-GRJ84

A 0.5 m passive SFP+ twinax cable carrying 10 Gbps over 30 AWG copper with red PVC jacket

  • First connectorSFP+
  • Second connectorSFP+
  • Overall length1.64 ft (0.5 m)
  • Product colorRed
  • 10 Gbps throughput with SFP+ to SFP+ passive twinax
  • 64 ft red cable for easy rack identification
  • 30 AWG conductors meet SFP+ MSA and SFF-8432
  • Operates from 0 to 70 °C (32 to 158 °F)
  • Broad switch compatibility including Cisco, Ubiquiti, Juniper, Mellanox

Cable Purpose

This passive SFP+ direct-attach copper cable links two SFP+ ports at 10 Gbps over a short reach. It is built for technicians and network engineers who need a low-latency, cost-effective interconnect between switches, routers, servers or storage arrays inside a rack.

Upgrade Path

The twinax assembly replaces fibre patch cords and transceivers for intra-rack 10 GbE or 10 G Fibre Channel links. The jump is worthwhile when the distance between ports is within the 0.5 m length and you want to eliminate separate optics, reduce power draw and simplify cable management.

Fit and Limits

The red 30 AWG PVC jacket aids visual tracing in dense patch panels, and the cable operates from 0 to 70 °C. It is not suited for runs longer than the supplied length, for links that require active signal conditioning, or for any port that does not accept SFP+ passive copper modules.

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Price $9.99
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Specifications

Product
Product colorRed
Ports & slots
First connectorSFP+
Second connectorSFP+
Size & build
Overall length1.64 ft (0.5 m)

Questions about this item

How much clearance does the 1.64 ft red SFP+ twinax cable need behind a patch panel?

The passive 30AWG twinax assembly is only 1.64 ft long, so it fits in tight 1U spaces without blocking adjacent ports; allow a few centimetres for the SFP+ latch to release.

What is the correct way to seat the SFP+ connectors so the link comes up at 10 Gbps?

Insert each SFP+ end straight until the latch clicks, then verify the switch port shows a 10 Gbps link; forcing the module at an angle bends the internal twinax and causes errors.

When should the red 0.5 m DAC be replaced in a 0–70 °C rack environment?

Replace the cable if the jacket shows cracking, the latch no longer holds, or the port reports CRC errors; the PVC jacket is rated 0–70 °C, so sustained heat accelerates wear.

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