StarTech.com EXSFP10GEDA5 10Gbps 5M Direct Attach SFP+ Cable Juniper Compatible
The StarTech.com EXSFP10GEDA5 is a 5-meter direct-attach copper SFP+ cable engineered to provide reliable 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for Juniper-compatible switches and routers, ensuring consistent network throughput.
- 10 Gbps Performance: Delivers high-speed data transfer, eliminating network bottlenecks and supporting demanding enterprise applications.
- Juniper Compatibility: Designed and tested to integrate seamlessly with Juniper EX-SFP-10GE-DAC-5M hardware, ensuring frictionless deployment and operation.
- 5-Meter Reach: Provides flexible connectivity for short-range rack-to-rack or within-rack connections, optimizing data center layouts.
- Passive DAC Design: Offers a cost-effective and low-power alternative to optical transceivers, reducing operational expenses and cooling requirements.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com EXSFP10GEDA5 is a purpose-built 5-meter direct-attach copper SFP+ cable, supporting 10 Gigabit Ethernet applications with a data transfer rate of 10000 Mbit/s. It features male SFP+ connectors on both ends, ensuring a secure and standardized connection.
This passive Twinax cable is designed for 100% compatibility with Juniper EX-SFP-10GE-DAC-5M, offering a hot-swappable solution that simplifies network upgrades and maintenance while complying with MSA industry standards for broad interoperability.
- Core Functionality: Provides reliable 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity over 5 meters, essential for high-bandwidth applications and efficient data center operations.
- Guaranteed Compatibility: Engineered to be 100% compatible with Juniper EX-SFP-10GE-DAC-5M, ensuring immediate plug-and-play functionality and reducing deployment complexities.
- Cost-Effective Interconnect: Utilizes passive direct-attach copper technology, offering a lower-cost alternative to fiber optics for short-distance links without compromising performance.
- Operational Flexibility: Hot-swappable design allows for cable replacement or upgrades without requiring a system shutdown, minimizing network downtime and service interruptions.
- Operational Value: Backed by a lifetime warranty, this cable delivers long-term reliability and reduces the total cost of ownership by eliminating frequent replacement needs.
This StarTech.com SFP+ cable is an essential component for businesses requiring dependable, high-speed network links within their Juniper-based infrastructure.
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What This Solves
High-Speed Rack Interconnects
Data centers and server rooms require high-bandwidth connections between adjacent network devices within the same rack or between closely located racks. This 5-meter 10 Gbps SFP+ DAC cable provides a reliable, low-latency link, ensuring optimal performance for critical server-to-switch or switch-to-switch communications.
Data center operators, co-location facilities, enterprise infrastructure teams, campus networks
Juniper Network Expansion
Businesses need to expand or upgrade their existing Juniper network infrastructure with additional 10 Gigabit Ethernet capacity. The 100% Juniper EX-SFP-10GE-DAC-5M compatible cable ensures frictionless integration with existing Juniper switches and routers, simplifying network scaling and reducing deployment time.
Mid-market IT departments, organizations with Juniper-centric networks, network upgrade projects
Cost-Optimized Short-Reach Links
Organizations seek to minimize costs for short-distance, high-speed network connections without compromising performance or reliability. As a passive direct-attach copper cable, it offers a significantly more economical solution than fiber optic transceivers and cables for links up to 5 meters, reducing hardware expenditure.
Budget-conscious IT operations, small to medium-sized data centers, internal network build-outs
Key Features
10000 Mbit/s Data Transfer Rate
Enables rapid data exchange across the network, supporting high-bandwidth applications and preventing performance bottlenecks.
5 m Cable Length
Provides sufficient reach for connecting devices within a single rack or between closely positioned racks, optimizing physical network layouts.
SFP+ Connectors (Male-Male)
Ensures standardized and secure physical connections to SFP+ ports on compatible network equipment, simplifying installation.
Juniper EX-SFP-10GE-DAC-5M Compatibility
Guarantees seamless integration and reliable operation with specified Juniper networking hardware, minimizing compatibility issues and deployment risks.
Hot-Swappable Design
Allows for cable replacement or upgrades without requiring a network shutdown, preserving uptime and reducing maintenance-related service interruptions.
Compatible With
Network Switches
Juniper EX Series, Cisco Nexus, HPE Aruba, Dell Networking
Routers & Firewalls
Juniper MX Series, Fortinet FortiGate, Palo Alto Networks, Cisco ISR
Servers & Storage
HPE ProLiant, Dell PowerEdge, Lenovo ThinkSystem, NAS/SAN arrays with SFP+ ports
Data Center Infrastructure
Server racks, patch panels, network interface cards (NICs) with SFP+ slots
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this cable compatible with non-Juniper SFP+ equipment?
While designed for Juniper EX-SFP-10GE-DAC-5M compatibility, this cable complies with MSA industry standards, which generally allows for interoperability with other brands' SFP+ ports, though specific testing is recommended.
What is the maximum distance this direct-attach cable can reliably support?
This specific cable has a length of 5 meters, which is its maximum supported distance for reliable 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity.
Does this cable require any special configuration or drivers for operation?
No, this is a passive direct-attach copper cable with a plug-and-play design, meaning it does not require any special configuration, drivers, or external power to function.
What are the advantages of using a direct-attach copper (DAC) cable over fiber optic transceivers for short distances?
DAC cables like this one are more cost-effective, consume less power, and have lower latency than fiber optic solutions for short-distance connections, making them ideal for within-rack or adjacent-rack links.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
Lifetime
Warranty is provided directly by the manufacturer and covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Return Policy
Returns subject to manufacturer approval
Hardware returns are governed by the manufacturer's return policy. Some products are non-returnable or subject to restocking fees. Defective items are handled under the manufacturer warranty. Contact Zent Networks before initiating any return.