BlueLAN 40GBASE-CR4 QSFP to 4x10GBASE-CR SFP+ Passive Direct Attach Breakout Cable, 2m, AWG30, Compatible with Dell 470-ABXQ 470-ABXQ-BL

Deliver 40 Gbps across four 10 Gbps SFP+ links with this BlueLAN passive Direct Attach Breakout Cable. Engineered for high-density data center and HPC environments, it connects a single QSFP port to four SFP+ ports over 2 meters of AWG30 copper.

Overview

This cable is a passive Direct Attach Cable (DAC) with a breakout configuration. It features a QSFP connector on one end and four SFP+ connectors on the other, supporting 40GBASE-CR4 to 4x10GBASE-CR Ethernet. It is compatible with Dell 470-ABXQ systems and adheres to SFF-8436 and SFF-8431 standards.

What stands out

• Passive design: no external power required, low power consumption
• Hot-pluggable for easy installation and maintenance
• AWG30 copper construction for flexibility and signal integrity
• Breakout capability: one QSFP to four SFP+ connections

Technical details

• Cable Type: Direct Attach Cable (DAC)
• Cable Configuration: Breakout Cable
• Cable Design: Passive
• Cable Length: 2 Meter
• Connector A Type: QSFP
• Connector B Type: SFP+
• Number of Connector B Ports: 4
• Data Rate (End A): 40 Gbps (40GBASE-CR4)
• Data Rate (End B): 4x 10 Gbps (4x10GBASE-CR)
• Wire Gauge: AWG30
• Compatibility: Dell 470-ABXQ (Compatible)
• Protocol Support: Ethernet
• Application: High-Speed Data Networking, Data Center Interconnect, HPC
• Standards Compliance (QSFP): SFF-8436
• Standards Compliance (SFP+): SFF-8431
• Hot-Pluggable: Yes
• Power Consumption: Low (Passive, no external power required)
• Cable Material: Copper

Our verdict

A reliable and efficient solution for 40G to 4x10G breakout connectivity, ideal for modern data centers.