BlueLAN Compatible Dell 470-AAFF QSFP+ Direct Attach Cable, 40GBASE-CR4, 3m, 28AWG, Passive Copper Twinax

The BlueLAN 470-AAFF-BL is a high-performance QSFP+ Direct Attach Cable (DAC) designed for seamless compatibility with Dell 470-AAFF and other QSFP+ 40GBASE-CR4 compliant devices. This passive copper twinax cable delivers reliable 40 Gbps connectivity for data center interconnects, high-performance computing (HPC), and enterprise networking applications.

Advantages

Cost-effective alternative to fiber optic transceivers with low power consumption and zero latency. Hot-swappable design ensures minimal downtime during installation or upgrades. Compliant with RoHS, CE, and FCC standards for environmental and regulatory safety.

Suitable for

• Data center top-of-rack to server connections
• High-performance computing clusters
• Enterprise network backbone links
• Infiniband QDR and Ethernet 40GBASE-CR4 environments

Key specifications

• Product Type: Direct Attach Cable (DAC)
• Connector Type: QSFP+ to QSFP+
• Data Rate: 40 Gbps
• Cable Length: 3 meters (approx. 10 feet)
• Wire Gauge: 28 AWG
• Cable Material: Copper Twinax
• Cable Type: Passive
• Impedance: 100 Ohm
• Supported Protocols: Ethernet, Infiniband QDR
• Compliance: RoHS, CE, FCC

Recommendations

For optimal performance, ensure both ends are connected to QSFP+ ports supporting 40GBASE-CR4. This cable is ideal for short-reach, high-bandwidth links within racks or adjacent racks.