StarTech 5m 40G QSFP+ to QSFP+ Direct Attach Cable for Cisco QSFP-H40G-ACU5M - 40GbE Copper DAC 40 Gbps Active Twinax
100% Cisco QSFP-H40G-ACU5M Compatible 5m 40G direct attach cable - 40 Gbps Active Twinax Copper Low Power 2x QSFP+ Pluggable Connector - 10GbE Transceiver Module DAC for Firepower | ASR1000 | ASR9000 - Hot-Swappable MSA Compliant Lifetime Warranty
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Overview
The QSFPH40GACU5 is a Cisco QSFP-H40G-ACU5M compatible direct-attach copper QSFP+ cable that's designed, programmed and tested to work with Cisco® brand compatible switches and routers and complies with MSA industry standards.
This Active Twinax copper cable supports 40 Gigabit Ethernet applications connected through QSFP+ (Mini-GBIC) ports. This copper QSFP+ cable is hot-swappable, making upgrades and replacements seamless by minimizing network disruptions.
Designed for high-speed performance, this low-power, low-latency QSFP+ cable is a cost-effective alternative to fiber-optic cable assemblies, supporting short-distance applications such as point-to-point in-rack network switch or server connections.
StarTech.com SFP Cables All StarTech.com SFP & SFP+ cables are backed by a lifetime warranty and free lifetime multilingual technical support. StarTech.com offers a wide variety of direct-attach SFP cables and SFP modules, providing the convenience and reliability you need to ensure dependable network performance.
Highlights
- 100% CISCO QSFP-H40G-ACU5M COMPATIBLE: Works with Cisco switches like Firepower, ASR1000, ASR9000, C9300, C3650 and others
- TECHNICAL SPECS: 5m (16.4ft) | 40 Gbps | Active Twinax (Copper) | 2x QSFP+ Pluggable Connector | 100 Ohm Impedance | 30 AWG Wire Gauge | PVC Cable Jacket | Hot swappable | MSA Compliant
- TESTED FOR OEM HOST COMPATIBILITY: Hot-swappable in Cisco routers and switches
- OUTSTANDING SUPPORT: Backed by StarTech.com for the life of the cable itself, not your equipment; our cables won't void your OEM support and with access to our Tech Advisors 5/24.
- WORKS WITH MSA COMPLIANT SWITCHES: Low power 40GbE DAC also works with switch models from Ubiquiti, D-Link, Netgear, Supermicro, TP-Link and more that accept uncoded modules and transceivers
- Hot-swappable
Specifications
| Cable Length | 16.40 ft |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Network Cable |
| Compatibility | Cisco Firewall, Routers and Switches: Firepower ASR1000 ASR9000 C9300 C3650 |
| Data Transfer Rate | 40 Gbit/s |
| Device Supported | Network Device, Server, Switch, Transceiver, Router |
| Manufacturer Part Number | QSFPH40GACU5 |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 Each |
| Limited Warranty | Lifetime |
| Weight (Approximate) | 0.82 lb |
| Features | Active, Hot-swappable |
| Manufacturer | StarTech.com |
| Product Name | QSFP+ Direct Attach Cable - 5 m (16.4 ft.) |
| Brand Name | StarTech.com |
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| Environmentally Friendly | Yes |
| Cable Type | Twinaxial |
| Connector Type on First End | QSFP+ Network - Male |
| Connector Type on Second End | QSFP+ Network - Male |
| American Wire Gauge | 30 AWG |
| Jacket Material | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) |
| Product Color | Black |
| Color Family | Black |
| Connector on First End Details | 1 x QSFP+ Network - Male |
| Connector on Second End Details | 1 x QSFP+ Network - Male |
| Product Material | Copper |
| Connector Gender on First End | Male |
| Connector Gender on Second End | Male |
| Environmental Compliance | Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS), Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) |
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