InfiniBand/fibre optic cable BlueOptics 74752-1058-BL 0.5 m SFP+ Male/Male

The BlueOptics 74752-1058-BL 0.5 m SFP+ Male/Male cable is a short-range high-speed direct attach solution for InfiniBand and 10G Ethernet environments. With SFP+ connectors on both ends and a 0.5 metre length, the cable is intended for linking network equipment within racks or between adjacent racks. It supports electrical twinax transmission suitable for applications such as 10GBase-CR, Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) and InfiniBand where a passive SFP+ direct attach cable is supported by the hardware.

Advantages

This 0.5 m SFP+ male-to-male cable provides a low-latency, low-power connection for short-distance links. As a passive direct attach twinax cable, it does not require active electronics in the cable itself and therefore offers simplified installation, reduced failure points and low power consumption. The cable is manufactured to industry MSA-compatible form factor and uses quality components to ensure reliable signal transfer and mechanical compatibility with standard SFP+ ports.

Suitable for

• Connecting switches and routers inside the same rack or adjacent racks
• Direct links between servers and storage arrays with SFP+ ports
• 10GBase-CR, Ethernet, FCoE and InfiniBand short-reach applications

Key specifications

• Connector type: SFP+ male to SFP+ male
• Length: 0.5 m
• Transmission type: Passive twinax copper direct attach (electrical)
• Supported data rate: up to 10 Gbps (per cable specification and host support)
• Wire gauge: 30 AWG
• Form factor: SFP+ MSA compatible

How to use

Install the cable by firmly inserting each SFP+ connector into the corresponding SFP+ port on the devices to be linked. Ensure both devices officially support passive SFP+ direct attach twinax cables for the intended protocol and data rate. Avoid bending the cable sharply and do not strain the connectors; route the cable within the rack or between adjacent racks to prevent mechanical stress. Verify link status on connected equipment and test throughput according to your network configuration.

Recommendations

Use this passive 0.5 m SFP+ twinax cable for short direct connections where low latency and low power consumption are priorities. Confirm hardware compatibility with passive DACs and check that the switch, storage or server firmware supports the cable type before deployment.