
SFP+ Direct Attach Cables can be used for distances up to 7 meters, making them ideal for networking connectivity within a rack and even between adjacent racks. BLADE Network Technologies embedded blade switch modules and RackSwitch offerings with SFP+ ports will allow an MSA compliant SFP+ DAC cable to operate without disabling the port. The following DAC cables are available from BLADE:
1 meter - Part # BN-SP-CBL-1M
3 meter - Part # BN-SP-CBL-3M
5 meter - Part # BN-SP-CBL-5M
8.5 meter - Part # BN-SP-CBL-8M5
| Features | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Affordable | SFP+ Direct Attach Cables are up to 90% less expensive than SFP+ transceivers. |
| Reliable | Quality assured by BLADE Network Technologies’ test labs to work with BLADE-designed Ethernet switches. |
| Cooler | SFP+ consumes up to 60-75% less power than XFP or X2. |
| Easier | SFP+ Copper Direct Attach Cables are simple to work with — simply plug them in and go. |