Network Cables
Network Cables covers switch and adapter cabling: HPE X240 and X242 SFP+ and QSFP+ direct attach copper cables, X2A0 active optical cables, 100G QSFP28 DACs, InfiniBand QDR and FDR copper and optical cables, OM4 Premier Flex fiber, Aruba console cables, switch stacking cables, CX4 local connect cables, and T1 and WAN interface cables for FlexNetwork routers.
Network Cables: 136 products
Buying guide
Choosing switch cables
Port and speed
SFP+ cables carry 10Gb, QSFP+ 40Gb and QSFP28 100Gb. Breakout cables split one QSFP port into four SFP connections.
Stacking cables
Stacking cables are specific to a switch family and its stacking ports or modules.
Console cables
Many Aruba and HPE switches have an RJ45 or USB console port. An RJ45-to-DB9 cable connects it to a serial port.
Network Cables
Frequently asked questions
What do QDR and FDR mean on InfiniBand cables?
They're InfiniBand speed grades: QDR runs 40Gb/s and FDR 56Gb/s over 4X links. Use a cable rated for at least your adapters' and switch's speed.
How long can a DAC cable be?
Passive DACs typically reach 5 to 7 meters at 10Gb. Beyond that, use active cables or optics.
What is a CX4 cable?
An older 10Gb copper standard, used here for HPE's local connect between switches. It's thick and short-reach compared with SFP+ DACs.
