InfiniBand/fibre optic cable SFP+ BlueOptics MA-CBL-TA-5M-BL 5m Male/Male

The BlueOptics MA-CBL-TA-5M-BL is a 5 meter InfiniBand/fibre optic cable with SFP+ connectors in a Male/Male configuration. Designed for short-range high-speed connections, this cable supports 10G-class links between switches, servers and storage hardware. The passive direct-attach/twinax copper design is MSA-compliant and intended for reliable data transmission in rack and adjacent-rack environments.

Advantages

The cable provides a fixed 5 m connection with SFP+ terminations for straightforward integration into systems that accept SFP+ interfaces. As a passive direct attach solution it delivers low latency and low power consumption compared with active optical modules. Compliance with MSA interoperability guidelines ensures broad compatibility across platforms that support SFP+ direct-attach twinax connections.

Suitable for

• 10 Gigabit links between rack-mounted switches and adjacent racks
• Direct server-to-switch and server-to-storage connections
• InfiniBand, Ethernet and Fibre Channel short-reach applications up to 10 Gbit/s

Key specifications

• Connector type: SFP+ to SFP+ (Male/Male)
• Cable length: 5 m
• Data rate: up to 10 Gbit/s
• Cable type: passive direct attach twinax (copper) suitable for short distances
• Construction: 24 AWG twinax conductors, MSA-compliant assembly

How to use

Insert each SFP+ plug into the corresponding SFP+ port on your devices until the latch clicks into place. Ensure both devices support passive SFP+ direct-attach twinax cables and the selected protocol (Ethernet, FCoE, Fibre Channel or InfiniBand) at 10 Gbit/s. Route the 5 m cable through the rack to avoid sharp bends and mechanical strain; maintain minimum bend radius as specified by the equipment manufacturer. Power on devices and verify link status in the host hardware management interface or switch LEDs.

Recommendations

Use this 5 m passive SFP+ cable for short-range, high-throughput connections where low latency and low power draw are priorities. Confirm device compatibility with passive twinax cables before deployment and avoid tight bends or physical stress to extend cable lifetime.