| Product Type | QSFP+ to 4x SFP+ Breakout DAC Cable |
| Cable Type | Passive Twinax Copper |
| Cable Length | 5 m (16.4 ft) |
| Connector Type (End 1) | QSFP+ |
| Connector Type (End 2) | 4x SFP+ |
| Hot-Swappable | Yes |
| Data Rate | 40 Gbps aggregate (10 Gbps per SFP+ channel) |
| Wire Gauge | 30 AWG |
| Jacket Type | PVC |
| Plating | Gold plated connectors |
| Power Consumption | Low-power, passive (no external power required) |
| Compatibility | Cisco QSFP-4SFP10G-CU5M compatible and MSA compliant |
| Application | Data center, high-speed networking, server interconnects |
StarTech 5m QSFP+ to 4x SFP+ 40Gbps DAC Cable (QSFP4SFP10C5)

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- Offers seamless Cisco compatibility for Firepower, C9300, and C3850 series switches, simplifying deployment.
- Passive Twinax design provides cost-effective, high-speed 40Gbps interconnects for short distances.
- TAA compliance and lifetime warranty offer long-term value and suitability for regulated procurement.
Product Overview
Cisco QSFP-4SFP10G-CU5M Compatible 5m direct attached breakout cable - 40Gbps Passive Twinax Copper Low Power 1x QSFP+ to 4x SFP+ Pluggable Connector - 40GbE Transceiver Module DAC - Hot-Swappable MSA Lifetime Warranty - Cisco Firepower,C9300,C3850Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
| Cable Length (Metric) | 5 meters |
| Cable Outer Diameter | 6.0 mm |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | 0°C |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | 70°C |
| Humidity (Operating) | 10% to 85% RH (non-condensing) |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 85°C |
Cloud Management & Licensing
| Cloud Managed | No |
| Licensing Required | No |
Interfaces
| Interface Type | 1 x QSFP+ to 4 x SFP+ |
| Number of Ports | 5 (1 QSFP+ connector, 4 SFP+ connectors) |
| Data Transfer Rate (per SFP+) | 10 Gbps |
| Data Transfer Rate (QSFP+) | 40 Gbps |
Compliance & Origin
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| RoHS Compliant | Yes |
| Certifications | CE, FCC |
| UNSPSC Code | 26121609 |
| MSA Compliant | Yes |
Advanced Security Features
| Secure Boot Support | |
| MACsec Encryption | |
| Hardware Encryption |