Product Type | 10GBASE-CU SFP+ Twinax Cable |
Cable Type | Passive Twinax |
Cable Length | 3 meters |
Wire Gauge | 30 AWG |
Power Consumption | 0.1 W |
Connector Type | SFP+ |
Form Factor | Direct Attach Cable (DAC) |
Color | Orange |
CISCO 10GBASE-CU SFP+ Twinax Cable, 3M, Passive, 30AWG

Key Benefits

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- Offers a cost-effective alternative to optical transceivers for short-range 10G connections
- Energy-efficient with only 0.1W power consumption, reducing overall system power draw
- Compliant with TAA standards, making it suitable for use in federal and regulated procurement scenarios
Product Overview
The CISCO 10GBASE-CU SFP+ Twinax Cable (SFP-H10GB-CU3M=) delivers 10 GbE performance over a 3-meter passive twinax connection. With 30AWG construction and 0.1W power consumption, it ensures energy-efficient operation. Its orange bail latch enables quick port identification and easy deployment. The cable is TAA-compliant and is ideal for short-range interconnects in enterprise and government network deployments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Cable Jacket Material | PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) |
Operating Temperature Range | 0°C to 70°C |
Storage Temperature Range | -40°C to 85°C |
Operating Humidity Range | 10% to 85% (non-condensing) |
Storage Humidity Range | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Minimum Bend Radius | 38 mm |
Flammability Rating | CM |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | |
Cloud Management | |
Subscription Licensing |
Interfaces
Interface Type | SFP+ to SFP+ |
Data Transfer Rate | 10 Gbps |
Connector 1 | SFP+ DAC |
Connector 2 | SFP+ DAC |
Compatibility | Cisco SFP+ ports compliant with SFF-8431 MSA |
Hot Swappable | Yes |
Compliance & Origin
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Country of Origin | China |
Compliance Standard | SFF-8431, SFF-8472, IEEE 802.3ae |
Certifications | EMI/EMC compliant, UL listed |
Lead-Free Status | Yes (Lead-Free) |
Halogen-Free | No |
Advanced Security Features
MACsec Encryption Support | No |
Security Features | Passive cable—no active components or logical layer access |