Product Type | Passive Copper Splitter Cable |
Cable Length | 3 m |
Form Factor | Direct Attach Cable (DAC) |
Application | QSFP to 4x SFP+ interconnect |
Passive/Active | Passive |
Compatibility | Cisco networking equipment with QSFP/SFP+ ports |
Power Requirements | No external power required |
Low Latency | Yes |
CISCO QSFP to 4xSFP10G Passive Copper Splitter Cable, 3M

Key Benefits

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- Enables four SFP+ connections from a single QSFP port, optimizing port density without added equipment.
- Supports TAA compliance, making it suitable for government and enterprise procurement contracts.
- Cost-effective passive copper design provides high-speed connectivity without power consumption.
Product Overview
The CISCO QSFP-4SFP10G-CU3M= is a high-performance passive copper splitter cable designed to connect a QSFP port to four SFP+ ports over a 3-meter distance. Ideal for top-of-rack deployments, it provides low-latency connectivity without requiring additional power. As a TAA-compliant solution, it suits both commercial and government-grade networking environments. Manufactured in China or Germany, it offers reliable quality and cost-efficient performance for short-range high-speed data connections in modern data centers.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Cable Jacket Material | PVC |
Conductor Material | Copper |
Cable Type | Twinax Cable |
AWG (American Wire Gauge) | 30 AWG |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 85°C |
Operating Humidity | 10% to 85% (non-condensing) |
Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Minimum Bend Radius | 38 mm |
Durability | Over 50 mating cycles |
Cable Color | Black |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Cloud Management | |
Licensing Requirements | None |
Interfaces
Connector on First End | 1 x QSFP+ 40GbE Male |
Connector on Second End | 4 x SFP+ 10GbE Male |
Interface Speed | 40 Gbps (aggregate) |
Data Rate per Lane | 10 Gbps |
Interface Type | QSFP+ to 4x SFP+ |
Transmission Medium | Twinax Copper Cable |
Hot Swappable | Yes |
Compliance & Origin
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Country of Origin | China / Germany |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
CE Marking | Yes |
Reach Compliant | Yes |
Halogen Free | No |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption | No |
Secure Boot | No |
Data Isolation | No |