BlueLAN 10GBASE-CR Passive SFP+ Direct Attach Cable, 3m, AWG30, compatible with NVIDIA 980-9I68H-00J02A 980-9I68H-00J02A-BL

This BlueLAN direct attach cable stands out for its passive twinax construction, delivering 10 Gbps throughput without the power draw or heat of active cables. It is engineered for short, high-density links between SFP+ ports on switches, servers, and storage.

Highlights

• 10GBASE-CR passive copper cable, 3 meters long, 30 AWG
• SFP+ to SFP+ connectors, hot-swappable
• Compatible with NVIDIA 980-9I68H-00J02A (Mellanox) and other SFP+ equipment
• Supports Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)
• Complies with SFF-8431 and SFF-8472 industry standards

In daily use

The cable's 100 Ohm impedance and 30 AWG twinax construction keep signal integrity solid over 3 meters. Because it is passive, it consumes no power and adds no latency, making it a reliable choice for rack-level interconnects in data centers. The pull-to-release SFP+ latch simplifies cable management in dense installations.

Full specifications

• Data transfer rate: 10 Gbps
• Cable type: Direct Attach Copper (DAC), passive twinax
• Cable standard: 10GBASE-CR
• Connector type (end A): SFP+
• Connector type (end B): SFP+
• Cable length: 3 m
• Cable gauge: 30 AWG
• Impedance: 100 Ohm
• Protocol support: Ethernet, Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)
• Compliance: SFF-8431, SFF-8472
• Compatibility: NVIDIA 980-9I68H-00J02A (Mellanox)

Final note

A straightforward, standards-compliant passive DAC for 10G SFP+ links where cost and simplicity matter most.