BlueOptics 02314NVE Compatible BlueLAN DAC SFP+ Twinax Cable 3m Passive 10GbE 02314NVE-BL

Data center technicians connecting servers to top-of-rack switches rely on this BlueOptics 02314NVE compatible direct attach cable. It delivers 10 Gigabit Ethernet over a 3-meter passive twinax copper assembly with SFP+ connectors at both ends, eliminating the need for separate transceivers and fiber patch cords.

Key specifications

• Product type: Direct Attach Cable (DAC)
• Cable type: Twinax copper cable
• Connector type: SFP+ to SFP+
• Data rate: 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE)
• Cable length: 3 meters
• Transceiver form factor: SFP+
• Cable configuration: Passive
• Compatibility: Compatible with OEM 02314NVE
• Hot-swappable: Yes
• Protocol support: Ethernet, Fibre Channel, InfiniBand
• Standards compliance: SFF-8431, SFF-8432
• Impedance: 100 Ohm
• Voltage supply: 3.3V (from host SFP+ port)
• Power consumption: < 0.1W (typical for passive DAC)
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F)
• Storage temperature: -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
• Jacket material: PVC
• RoHS compliant: Yes

Why choose it

Passive twinax DACs offer lower latency and power consumption than active optical cables, making them a cost-effective choice for short-reach interconnects within racks and adjacent cabinets. The SFP+ form factor ensures compatibility with a wide range of switches, NICs, and storage controllers.

Ideal use cases

• Server-to-switch connections in data centers
• Storage area networks (SAN) requiring 10GbE links
• High-performance computing clusters using InfiniBand
• Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) deployments

Good to know

The cable is hot-swappable, allowing for quick replacement without powering down equipment. It operates within standard data center temperature ranges and is compliant with SFF-8431 and SFF-8432 specifications.