StarTech.com QSFP+ Direct Attach Cable - 5 m (16.4 ft.) for Cisco QSFP-H40G-ACU5M Switches and Routers

StarTech.com 5m 40G QSFP+ to QSFP+ Direct Attach Cable for Cisco QSFP-H40G-ACU5M - 40GbE Copper DAC 40 Gbps Active Twinax

The StarTech.com QSFPH40GACU5 is a high-performance, 5-meter (16.4 ft.) Cisco QSFP-H40G-ACU5M compatible direct attach copper cable designed for reliable 40 Gigabit Ethernet connections. This active twinax cable features a 2x QSFP+ pluggable connector and is engineered for short-distance, high-speed networking applications such as in-rack switch or server interconnections. Its low-latency, low-power design provides a cost-effective alternative to fiber-optic cables, making it ideal for data centers and enterprise environments where quick, seamless upgrades are necessary. Engineered to be hot-swappable, this cable allows for easy replacement or upgrades without disrupting network operations, ensuring minimal downtime. The cable's PVC jacket offers durability and flexibility, compatible with a variety of Cisco switches including Firepower, ASR1000, ASR9000, C9300, and C3650 series, as well as other MSA-compliant switches from brands like Ubiquiti, D-Link, Netgear, Supermicro, and TP-Link. Backed by a lifetime warranty and 24/7 technical support from StarTech.com, this cable guarantees dependable performance and compatibility across OEM devices. Its 100 Ohm impedance, 30 AWG wire gauge, and compliance with industry standards ensure optimal signal integrity and ease of installation in demanding network environments.

Features:

• Hot-swappable: Easy to replace or upgrade without network disruption

• Works with MSA-compliant switches: Compatible with switch models from Ubiquiti, D-Link, Netgear, Supermicro, TP-Link, and more that accept uncoded modules and transceivers

• Outstanding support: Backed by StarTech.com for the lifetime of the cable, with 24/7 access to technical advisors

• Tested for OEM host compatibility: Fully compatible with Cisco routers and switches such as Firepower, ASR1000, ASR9000, C9300, and C3650

• Technical specifications: 5 meters (16.4 feet) length, 40 Gbps data transfer rate

• Active twinax copper construction: Ensures high-speed, reliable data transmission

• 2x QSFP+ pluggable connectors: Facilitates high-density, multi-lane connections

• Impedance: 100 Ohms for signal integrity

• Wire gauge: 30 AWG for durability and flexibility

• Cable jacket material: Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) for added protection

• Environmentally friendly: Complies with Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)

• Country of origin: Taiwan