BlueLAN Compatible Lenovo A1DL Passive 40GBASE-CR4 QSFP to 4x10GBASE-CR SFP+ Direct Attach Breakout Cable, 1m, AWG30 (A1DL-BL)

This BlueLAN compatible passive direct attach breakout cable (A1DL-BL) is designed for high-performance data center and enterprise networking environments. It connects a 40GBASE-CR4 QSFP port to four 10GBASE-CR SFP+ ports, enabling cost-effective and efficient network upgrades. The cable is fully compliant with IEEE 802.3ba and IEEE 802.3ae standards, ensuring reliable data transmission at aggregate speeds of 40 Gbps.

Advantages

High-density connectivity: Consolidates 40 Gbps into four 10 Gbps links, reducing cable clutter. Passive design ensures low power consumption and zero latency. Hot-pluggable for easy installation and maintenance. Compatible with Lenovo A1DL and other QSFP/SFP+ compliant devices.

Suitable for

• Data center top-of-rack to server connections
• Network storage and high-performance computing (HPC) clusters
• Enterprise network upgrades from 10 GbE to 40 GbE

Key specifications

• Product Type: Direct Attach Cable (DAC)
• Cable Configuration: Breakout Cable
• Cable Length: 1 meter (3.3 feet)
• Connector A: QSFP (40GBASE-CR4)
• Connector B: 4x SFP+ (10GBASE-CR)
• Data Rate: 40 Gbps aggregate (4x 10 Gbps)
• Cable Medium: Copper
• Cable Design: Passive
• Wire Gauge: AWG30
• Compliance: SFF-8431 (SFP+), SFF-8665 (QSFP)

Recommendations

For optimal performance, ensure that both ends of the cable are connected to compatible QSFP and SFP+ ports. This cable is ideal for short-distance interconnects within racks or between adjacent racks.