Product Type | Direct Attach Copper (DAC) Cable |
Cable Type | Passive Twinax |
Form Factor | Breakout Cable |
Length | 1 m |
Connector Configuration | 1x QSFP+ to 4x SFP+ |
Maximum Data Rate | 40 Gbps |
Pluggable Connectors | Hot-Swappable |
Color | Black |
Jacket Material | PVC |
Wire Gauge | 30 AWG |
Low Power Consumption | Yes |
Passive or Active | Passive |
StarTech 1m 40G QSFP+ to 4x SFP+ DAC Breakout Cable MSA Compliant





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- Delivers high-performance 40G to 4x10G connectivity in a compact 1-meter length
- Ensures compatibility with a wide range of systems through 100% MSA-uncoded compliance
- Low-power passive Twinax design reduces heat and energy consumption in dense deployments
Product Overview
- 100% MSA uncoded compatible 1m direct attached cable - 40 Gbps Passive Twinax Copper Low Power 1x QSFP+ to 4x SFP+ Pluggable Connector - 40GbE Transceiver Module DAC for MSA Uncoded switches - Hot-Swappable MSA Compliant Lifetime WarrantySpecifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Cable Length | 1 meter |
Cable Jacket Rating | PVC |
Minimum Operating Temperature | 0°C |
Maximum Operating Temperature | 70°C |
Storage Temperature Range | -40°C to 85°C |
Relative Humidity (Operating) | 10% to 85% (non-condensing) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Managed | No |
Network Management Interface | |
Cloud-Based Management Support | Not Applicable |
Interfaces
QSFP+ Connector Type | 1x QSFP+ |
SFP+ Connector Type | 4x SFP+ |
Compatible Transceiver Types | QSFP+, SFP+ |
Interface Standard Compliance | MSA Compliant |
Data Transfer Rate Per Channel | 10 Gbps (per SFP+) |
Total Aggregate Data Rate | 40 Gbps (QSFP+) |
Compliance & Origin
MSA Compliant | Yes |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
REACH Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | CE, FCC |
Advanced Security Features
Hardware-Level Encryption | No |
Secure Boot | No |
Tamper Detection | No |