StarTech.com QSFPH40GACU7 7M 40G Active DAC Cisco QSFP-H40G-ACU7M Compatible
The StarTech.com QSFPH40GACU7 is a 7-meter active direct attach copper QSFP+ cable engineered for 40 Gigabit Ethernet applications, ensuring validated performance within Cisco networking environments.
- 40 Gigabit Performance: Delivers 40 Gbps data transfer rates, eliminating network bottlenecks and supporting high-bandwidth applications in demanding IT environments.
- Cisco Compatibility: Designed, programmed, and tested to integrate seamlessly with Cisco switches and routers, ensuring reliable interoperability and validated network performance.
- 7-Meter Active Reach: Extends high-speed QSFP+ connectivity up to 7 meters, providing flexible deployment options for server racks and network closets without signal degradation.
- Hot-Swappable Design: Enables quick installation and replacement without requiring system shutdowns, minimizing downtime and simplifying network maintenance operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com QSFPH40GACU7 is a purpose-built 7-meter active direct attach copper QSFP+ cable, delivering a robust 40000 Mbit/s data transfer rate for high-performance network interconnects.
This cable is specifically designed for Cisco QSFP-H40G-ACU7M compatibility, ensuring reliable integration and adherence to MSA industry standards for consistent network operation.
- High-Speed Interconnect: Supports 40 Gigabit Ethernet, providing the necessary bandwidth for critical data center operations and high-density server environments.
- Validated Cisco Compatibility: Programmed and tested to ensure full functionality with Cisco brand switches and routers, reducing deployment risks and ensuring network stability.
- Active Signal Integrity: Utilizes active electronics to maintain signal quality over a 7-meter distance, preventing data errors and ensuring consistent network uptime.
- Plug and Play Deployment: Features hot-swappable QSFP+ connectors, allowing for immediate integration into existing infrastructure without complex configuration or service interruptions.
- Lifetime Reliability: Backed by a lifetime warranty, this cable offers long-term operational value and reduces total cost of ownership for essential network components.
This active direct attach cable is a strategic choice for businesses requiring dependable, high-speed network links within their Cisco-centric IT infrastructure.
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What This Solves
High-Speed Rack Interconnects
Connect 40 Gigabit Ethernet switches, servers, and storage devices within the same server rack or adjacent racks. This ensures maximum bandwidth utilization for critical data transfers and virtualized environments.
Data center operators, co-location facilities, enterprise infrastructure teams
Network Device Stacking & Aggregation
Link multiple network switches or routers together using QSFP+ ports for increased port density or aggregated bandwidth. This creates a high-capacity backbone for campus or departmental networks.
Campus networks, remote office deployments, metro-area infrastructure
Server-to-Switch Connectivity
Provide a direct, high-bandwidth connection from 40GbE-enabled servers to core network switches. This reduces latency and improves throughput for demanding applications like databases and analytics platforms.
Organizations with high-performance computing needs, financial trading firms, healthcare systems
Key Features
7-meter cable length
Provides flexible reach for connecting network devices across server racks or within larger network cabinets, optimizing physical layout.
40000 Mbit/s data transfer rate
Ensures ultra-fast data transmission, eliminating network bottlenecks and supporting high-demand applications like virtualization and large file transfers.
Active Direct Attach Cable (DAC)
Maintains signal integrity over longer copper distances than passive cables, guaranteeing reliable data delivery without signal degradation.
Cisco QSFP-H40G-ACU7M compatibility
Guarantees seamless integration and validated performance with existing Cisco networking hardware, simplifying deployment and reducing compatibility risks.
Hot-swappable QSFP+ connectors
Allows for quick and easy installation or replacement without requiring network downtime, enhancing operational efficiency and system availability.
Compatible With
Cisco Networking Equipment
Cisco switches, routers, network interface cards with QSFP+ ports
QSFP+ Transceivers
Any MSA compliant QSFP+ (Mini-GBIC) modules and ports
40 Gigabit Ethernet Devices
Servers, storage arrays, network appliances requiring 40GbE connectivity
Data Center Infrastructure
Server racks, network cabinets, patch panels within data center environments
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between an active and passive direct attach cable?
An active direct attach cable (DAC) includes electronic components to boost and condition the signal, allowing for longer reach than passive DACs. This 7-meter cable is active, ensuring signal integrity over its full length for 40 Gigabit Ethernet.
Is this cable compatible with non-Cisco QSFP+ equipment?
While specifically designed and tested for Cisco QSFP-H40G-ACU7M compatibility, this cable also complies with MSA (Multi-Source Agreement) industry standards. This compliance generally ensures broader compatibility with other QSFP+ devices that adhere to MSA specifications, though Cisco validation is its primary assurance.
Can this cable be used for 10 Gigabit Ethernet applications?
This cable is engineered for 40 Gigabit Ethernet (40GbE) applications. While some 40GbE QSFP+ ports can be configured to break out into 4x10GbE SFP+ connections with specific breakout cables and transceivers, this particular cable is a direct 40GbE QSFP+ to QSFP+ link and is not designed for 10GbE breakout use.
What is the jacket material of this cable?
The jacket material of the StarTech.com QSFPH40GACU7 cable is Polyvinyl chloride (PVC). This material provides durability and flexibility, suitable for typical data center and network closet environments.
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.