Dell 4X10G 1m + 40G QSFP to 4 x 10G SFP + BO Active Optical Cable
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- Standard: Supports 40GBASE-SR4 to 4x 10GBASE-SR
- Features: Integrated active electronics for signal integrity
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Key specifications
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- Active Optical Cable (AOC)
- Connector (End 1)
- QSFP+
- Connector (End 2)
- 4x SFP+
- Total Speed
- 40 Gbps
- Breakout Speed
- 4x 10 Gbps
- Length
- 1 meter
Product details
The Dell 4X10G is an active optical cable (AOC) designed for high-speed data center interconnects. It features a QSFP+ connector on one end, which breaks out into four independent SFP+ connectors on the other end. This cable allows a single 40Gbps QSFP+ port to connect to four separate 10Gbps SFP+ devices.
Specifications
- Cable Type
- Active Optical Cable (AOC)
- Connector (End 1)
- QSFP+
- Connector (End 2)
- 4x SFP+
- Total Speed
- 40 Gbps
- Breakout Speed
- 4x 10 Gbps
- Length
- 1 meter
- Model
- 4X10G
Description
The Dell 4X10G is an advanced Active Optical Cable (AOC) solution engineered for high-density, high-speed networking environments, particularly within data centers. This cable facilitates a crucial breakout connection, allowing a single 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ port on a switch or server to be utilized for connecting up to four separate 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ devices. This provides a flexible and efficient way to aggregate bandwidth or connect multiple lower-speed devices from a single higher-speed port. With a length of 1 meter, this cable is ideal for in-rack or adjacent-rack connections, minimizing cable clutter while maintaining signal integrity. The 'active' nature of the cable means it contains integrated electronics that amplify and condition the optical signals, ensuring reliable performance over its specified length. This is particularly important for maintaining signal quality in high-speed Ethernet applications. The 4X10G cable is compliant with standards such as 40GBASE-SR4 and 4x 10GBASE-SR, making it compatible with a wide range of networking equipment that supports these specifications. It is an essential component for network architects looking to maximize port utilization, achieve efficient network segmentation, and build scalable, high-performance data center infrastructures.
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