StarTech.com QSFP4SFPPC2M 2M 40Gbps Passive Twinax QSFP+ to 4x SFP+ DAC Cable
The StarTech.com QSFP4SFPPC2M is a 2-meter passive Twinax breakout cable engineered to link 40 Gbps QSFP+ network equipment with four 10 Gbps SFP+ compatible servers or routers, ensuring high-speed data transfer.
- High-Speed Connectivity: Delivers 40 Gbps data transfer rates, eliminating network bottlenecks in high-density server environments.
- MSA Compliant: Ensures broad interoperability with diverse network hardware, simplifying procurement and integration across your infrastructure.
- Passive Twinax Design: Offers a cost-effective and low-power alternative to active optical cables for short-distance, high-performance links.
- Hot-Pluggable: Enables seamless upgrades and replacements without requiring network shutdowns, preserving critical uptime for business operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com QSFP4SFPPC2M is a 2-meter passive Twinax breakout cable designed for high-performance networking, enabling a single 40Gbps QSFP+ port to connect with four distinct 10Gbps SFP+ ports. This robust copper cable supports a data transfer rate of 40000 Mbit/s, crucial for demanding data center environments.
Engineered for reliability, this cable is MSA compliant, ensuring frictionless integration with a wide array of network equipment. Its passive design reduces power consumption and heat, contributing to lower operational costs, while its hot-pluggable capability minimizes network disruptions during maintenance or upgrades.
- Core Functionality: Connects 40Gbps QSFP+ ports to four 10Gbps SFP+ ports, enabling efficient high-speed data distribution within server racks.
- Reliable Performance: Supports a 40 Gbps data transfer rate, ensuring rapid and consistent data flow for critical business applications.
- Broad Compatibility: MSA compliant design guarantees interoperability with a wide range of switches, servers, and network cards, protecting existing infrastructure investments.
- Energy Efficient: Passive Twinax technology reduces power draw and cooling requirements, lowering ongoing operational expenses for your data center.
- Operational Value: Backed by a lifetime warranty, this cable provides long-term reliability and reduces total cost of ownership for network infrastructure.
Choose the StarTech.com QSFP4SFPPC2M cable for dependable, high-speed interconnects that enhance network efficiency and operational continuity.
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What This Solves
High-Density Server Rack Interconnects
In environments with numerous servers and storage devices housed in close proximity, efficient high-speed cabling is essential. This cable enables a single 40Gbps switch port to connect to four 10Gbps devices, optimizing rack space and simplifying cable management.
Data center operators, co-location facilities, enterprise infrastructure teams, large-scale server deployments
Top-of-Rack Switching Deployments
Deploying top-of-rack (ToR) switches requires high-bandwidth links to aggregate traffic from multiple servers to the core network. The QSFP4SFPPC2M facilitates direct, short-distance connections from a 40Gbps ToR switch to individual 10Gbps server NICs, reducing latency.
Enterprise IT departments, cloud service providers, virtualized environments, network operations centers
Cost-Optimized Data Center Breakout
Organizations often need to upgrade to 40Gbps core networking while retaining existing 10Gbps server infrastructure. This passive Twinax cable provides a cost-effective breakout solution, avoiding the higher expense and complexity of fiber optic transceivers and cables for short runs.
SMBs with growing data needs, mid-market companies optimizing IT budgets, organizations with hybrid network speeds
Key Features
2-meter (6.6 ft) Cable Length
Provides sufficient reach for interconnecting devices within a single server rack or adjacent racks, optimizing cable management and reducing clutter.
40 Gbps Data Transfer Rate
Ensures high-bandwidth connectivity for demanding applications and large data transfers, preventing network bottlenecks and maintaining application responsiveness.
QSFP+ to 4x SFP+ Breakout Connectors
Enables efficient utilization of 40Gbps switch ports by distributing bandwidth to four 10Gbps devices, maximizing infrastructure investment.
Passive Twinax Design
Offers a low-power, cost-effective alternative to active optical cables for short-distance, high-speed links, reducing operational expenses.
MSA Compliant and Hot-Pluggable
Guarantees broad compatibility with diverse network equipment and allows for seamless installation or replacement without network disruption, ensuring continuous operations.
Compatible With
Network Switches
Cisco Nexus, Arista, Juniper, HPE ProCurve, Dell PowerSwitch, Ubiquiti UniFi
Servers & Storage Arrays
HPE ProLiant, Dell PowerEdge, Lenovo ThinkSystem, NetApp, Pure Storage, EMC
Network Interface Cards (NICs)
Intel, Mellanox, Broadcom, Chelsio 10GbE and 40GbE adapters
Data Center Infrastructure
Server racks, patch panels, network distribution frames, blade enclosures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary application for a QSFP+ to 4x SFP+ breakout cable?
This cable is primarily used to connect a single 40Gbps QSFP+ port on a network switch to four separate 10Gbps SFP+ ports on servers, storage devices, or other switches within a server rack or data center. It enables efficient bandwidth distribution.
Is this cable compatible with all brands of QSFP+ and SFP+ equipment?
Yes, the StarTech.com QSFP4SFPPC2M is MSA (Multi-Source Agreement) compliant, which means it is designed to be interoperable with a wide range of QSFP+ and SFP+ ports from various manufacturers, ensuring broad compatibility.
What are the advantages of using a passive Twinax cable over active optical cables (AOCs) for this connection?
Passive Twinax cables are generally more cost-effective, consume less power, and generate less heat than AOCs. They are ideal for short-distance connections (typically up to 7 meters) within a rack or between adjacent racks, offering a reliable and economical solution.
Can this cable be used for InfiniBand networks?
Yes, the StarTech.com QSFP4SFPPC2M cable supports the InfiniBand protocol, making it suitable for high-performance computing (HPC) clusters and other data-intensive applications that leverage InfiniBand for low-latency, high-throughput communication.
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.