Product Type | Direct Attach Breakout Cable |
Form Factor | Passive Twinax Copper Cable |
Cable Length | 5 m |
Application | Short-distance high-speed data connections |
Intended Use | Data Centers, Clustered Server Environments |
Power Requirement | Low power, passive cable (no external power required) |
Lenovo 5M QSFP+ DAC Break Out Cable, 49Y7888



Key Benefits

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- TAA compliance makes it suitable for federal procurement and public sector use.
- 5-meter length strikes a balance between reach and performance for short-run network connections.
- QSFP+ interface delivers high-speed transmission ideal for data center and HPC environments.
Product Overview
The Lenovo 5M QSFP+ DAC Break Out Cable (49Y7888) is a high-performance direct attach cable designed for optimized connectivity in network environments. With its QSFP+ connector and 5-meter length, it enables efficient short-distance connections, reducing latency and energy use. TAA compliance ensures it’s suitable for government and institutional deployments, while manufacture in Mexico signifies consistent build quality. Ideal for applications in data centers and clustered server farms, this cable supports flexible and secure break-out interconnects without the need for transceivers.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Compliance & Origin
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Country of Origin | Mexico |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
REACH Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | CE, UL, FCC |
Agency Approvals | cULus, CSA |
Advanced Security Features
Interfaces
Interface Type | QSFP+ to 4 x SFP+ |
Connector A | 1 x QSFP+ (Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable Plus) |
Connector B | 4 x SFP+ (Small Form-factor Pluggable Plus) |
Data Transfer Rate | Up to 40 Gbps (QSFP+) to 4 x 10 Gbps (SFP+) |
Transmission Type | Passive Copper |
Breakout Type | 1:4 Breakout (QSFP+ to 4 SFP+) |
Connector Plating | Gold-plated contacts |
Physical & Environmental
Cable Jacket Material | PVC |
Cable Color | Black |
Minimum Operating Temperature | 0 °C |
Maximum Operating Temperature | 70 °C |
Minimum Storage Temperature | -40 °C |
Maximum Storage Temperature | 85 °C |
Operating Humidity | 10% to 85% (non-condensing) |
Storage Humidity | 5% to 90% (non-condensing) |
Halogen Free | No |