BlueLAN Compatible Lenovo A1DN Passive 40GBASE-CR4 QSFP to 4x10GBASE-CR SFP+ Direct Attach Breakout Cable, 5m, AWG26

This BlueLAN passive Direct Attach Breakout Cable (DAC) is designed to connect a 40GBASE-CR4 QSFP port to four 10GBASE-CR SFP+ ports, providing a cost-effective and reliable solution for high-speed data networking. Compatible with Lenovo A1DN and other compliant devices, it supports aggregate data rates of 40 Gbps with per-lane speeds of 10 Gbps. The cable is constructed with copper twinax and features AWG26 wire gauge, ensuring excellent signal integrity over a 5-meter length.

Advantages

This breakout cable simplifies network upgrades by allowing a single 40G QSFP port to connect to four 10G SFP+ ports, reducing the need for additional switches. Its passive design ensures low power consumption and high reliability, while the hot-swappable connectors enable easy installation and maintenance. The cable is fully compliant with SFF-8436 and SFF-8431 standards, guaranteeing interoperability with a wide range of networking equipment.

Suitable for

• Data center interconnects
• Server-to-switch connections
• High-speed networking environments requiring 40G to 10G breakout

Key specifications

• Cable Type: Direct Attach Breakout Cable (DAC)
• Connector A: QSFP (40GBASE-CR4)
• Connector B: 4x SFP+ (10GBASE-CR)
• Aggregate Data Rate: 40 Gbps
• Per Lane Data Rate: 4x 10 Gbps
• Cable Design: Passive
• Wire Gauge: AWG26
• Media Type: Copper Twinax
• Impedance: 100 Ohm
• Hot-Swappable: Yes
• Standards Compliance: SFF-8436, SFF-8431

Recommendations

For optimal performance, ensure that both the QSFP and SFP+ ports are compatible with 40GBASE-CR4 and 10GBASE-CR standards respectively. This cable is ideal for short-range, high-bandwidth connections within racks or between adjacent racks in data centers.