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Cisco Compatible 40G QSFP+ DAC Cable – Passive Direct Attach Copper
Product Highlights
*40Gbps QSFP+ to QSFP+ passive copper connection
*Multiple cable lengths available
*Low power consumption of up to 0.5W
*Hot-pluggable and compliant with QSFP+ MSA
*Tested for compatibility and stable signal transmission
*Suitable for switches, servers, and network adapters
*Designed for short-distance data center connections
*RoHS compliant
Cisco Compatible 40G QSFP+ DAC Cable Specifications
The Cisco compatible 40G DAC cable provides a reliable QSFP+ to QSFP+ copper connection for 40 Gigabit Ethernet applications. This passive twinax cable is compliant with IEEE 802.3ba and QSFP+ MSA standards and requires no optical signal conversion.
Designed for short-distance connections within a rack or between adjacent racks, the 40G passive DAC cable offers low power consumption, low latency and stable signal transmission for switches, servers and network adapters.
Specifications
| Model number | QSFP-40G-DAC | Brand | Firstoptic |
| Connector Type | QSFP+ to QSFP+ | Max Data Rate | 40Gbps |
| Cable Type | Passive Twinax Copper Cable | Available Lengths | 1m, 2m, 3m, 4m and 5m |
| Application | Intra-rack and Adjacent-rack Connections | Jacket Material | PVC (OFNR) |
| Temperature | 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F) | Protocols | 40G Ethernet / 40GBASE-CR4 |
Why Choose a 40G Passive DAC Cable?
Lower Connection Cost
One integrated cable replaces two optical transceivers and a separate fiber cable.
Low Power and Low Latency
Passive copper transmission requires no optical signal conversion.
Simple Installation
The integrated QSFP+ design simplifies deployment and cable management.

Applications
Connects a 40G switch to a server network adapter for high-bandwidth intra-rack communication.
Provides a direct 40G link between switches within the same rack or between adjacent racks.
3. Switch-to-Storage Connectivity
Connects a 40G switch to a storage system equipped with compatible QSFP+ ports.

Quality Assurance
Each 40G passive DAC cable is tested before shipment to verify correct coding, stable link performance and reliable 40Gbps transmission.

Compatible with Major Network Platforms

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