Direct Network Links
Create short, fast rack links without separate optics and patch cords
DistriNode offers SFP cable assemblies for high-speed rack and data centre connections: DAC and AOC cables for SFP, SFP+, SFP28, QSFP and QSFP28 ports, used between switches, servers, storage systems and network appliances where length, speed and vendor coding must be right.
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How to Choose SFP Cables
Match both endpoints
Check port type and speed on both devices. A cable coded for one side may still need compatibility with the other switch or server.
Choose DAC or AOC
DAC is cost-effective for short copper rack links. AOC uses optical fiber inside the assembly for longer or lighter cable runs.
Measure rack distance
Use the shortest practical length that still allows clean routing, service loops and airflow. Too much cable hurts rack maintenance.
Check breakout needs
QSFP breakout cables can connect one high-speed port to several lower-speed ports, but only when the switch supports that mode.
What You’ll Find Here
Leading SFP Cable Brands
BLUEOPTICSBLUELANCISCOStarTechHPEDELLUBIQUITIDIGITUSLENOVODELOCKHPLANVIEWACTLANCOMNVIDIAIntellinet
Rack tip: Before ordering DAC or AOC cables, confirm port form factor, speed, coding and measured rack path. A correct length is as important as electrical compatibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between DAC and AOC?
DAC uses copper conductors and is common for short rack links. AOC uses optical fiber inside the cable and suits longer or lighter runs.
Can SFP cables replace separate transceivers?
Yes, for supported short links. DAC and AOC cables have integrated ends, so separate optics and patch cords are not needed.
What is a breakout cable?
A breakout cable splits a high-speed QSFP port into multiple lower-speed links, only if the switch supports breakout mode.
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 50
The BlueOptics Ruckus E40G-QSFP-C-0201 Compatible BlueLAN DAC QSFP+ is a high-performance direct attach copper cable designed for 40 Gigabit Ethernet ..
Colour
Black
Data Transfe...
40 Gbps
Cable Length
2-2.99 m
Connector 1
QSFP+
R5,924
Ex Tax:R5,152
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 20
Active Optical Cable (AOC) CBO compatible with the Zyxel SFP-AOC-10G-30M form factor. This AOC supports a 10 Gbps data rate over a fixed 30-meter opti..
Colour
Orange
Data Transfe...
10 Gbps
Product Type
Active Optical Cable
Cable Length
30 m
R2,271
Ex Tax:R1,975
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 255
The BlueOptics Dell Sonicwall A7004507 compatible BlueLAN Direct Attach Cable (DAC) is a high-performance, passive twinax copper cable designed for 10..
Data Transfe...
10 Gbps
Cable Length
3 m
Connector 1
SFP+
Product Type
DAC & Twinax Cable
R1,091
Ex Tax:R949
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 255
The BlueOptics MCP2103-X02AA-BL is a high-performance, passive Direct Attach Cable (DAC) designed for 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) network interconnect..
Data Transfe...
10 Gbps
Cable Length
3 m
Connector 1
SFP+
Product Type
DAC & Twinax Cable
R1,091
Ex Tax:R949
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 255
The BlueOptics MCP21J0-X003A-BL is a high-performance, cost-effective direct attach copper (DAC) cable designed to replace the original Mellanox MCP21..
Data Transfe...
10 Gbps
Cable Length
3 m
Connector 1
SFP+
Product Type
Direct Attach Copper Cable
R1,091
Ex Tax:R949
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 255
The BlueOptics MCP21J0-X02AA compatible BlueLAN Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cable provides a cost-effective, high-performance interconnect solution for..
Data Transfe...
10 Gbps
Cable Length
3 m
Connector 1
SFP+
Product Type
Direct Attach Copper Cable
R1,091
Ex Tax:R949
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 255
The BlueOptics MCP21J3-X003A-BL is a high-performance, passive Direct Attach Cable (DAC) designed for 10 Gigabit Ethernet networks. This cable is full..
Data Transfe...
10 Gbps
Cable Length
3 m
Connector 1
SFP+
Product Type
DAC & Twinax Cable
R1,091
Ex Tax:R949
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 363
The BlueOptics DAC-0105-BL is a high-performance SFP+ Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cable designed for reliable 10 Gigabit Ethernet and InfiniBand connec..
Colour
Black
Data Transfe...
10 Gbps
Cable Length
5 m
Connector 1
SFP+
R1,473
Ex Tax:R1,281
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 20
The BlueOptics SFP28-AOC-10M-GM-BO is a 10-metre active optical cable (AOC) with SFP28 connectors on both ends, designed for 25G high-speed links in d..
Colour
Green
Data Transfe...
25 Gbps
Product Type
Active Optical Cable
Connector 1
SFP28
R2,883
Ex Tax:R2,507
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 50
The BlueOptics P08218-001-BL is a high-performance, cost-effective compatible direct attach copper (DAC) cable designed to replace the HPE P08218-001...
Data Transfe...
200 Gbps
Cable Length
1 m
Connector 1
QSFP56
Product Type
DAC & Twinax Cable
R2,271
Ex Tax:R1,975
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 20
The BlueOptics P08216-001-BL is a high-performance, passive Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cable designed to replace the HPE P08216-001. It delivers 200 G..
Data Transfe...
200 Gbps
Cable Length
0.5 m
Connector 1
QSFP56
Product Type
Direct Attach Copper Cable
R2,271
Ex Tax:R1,975
Brand: BLUELAN
Stock: 50
The BlueLAN MCP1600-E003-BL is a high-performance, compatible direct attach copper (DAC) cable designed for use with Mellanox MCP1600-E003 compatible ..
Data Transfe...
100 Gbps
Cable Length
3 m
Connector 1
QSFP28
Product Type
Direct Attach Copper Cable
R2,271
Ex Tax:R1,975
Brand: BLUELAN
Stock: 50
The BlueLAN MCP1600-E02A-BL is a high-performance, passive copper direct attach cable (DAC) designed for 100 Gigabit Ethernet and InfiniBand EDR appli..
Data Transfe...
100 Gbps
Cable Length
3 m
Connector 1
QSFP28
Product Type
Direct Attach Copper Cable
R2,271
Ex Tax:R1,975
Brand: BLUELAN
Stock: 50
The BlueLAN MCP1600-C02A-BL is a high-performance, passive copper QSFP28 direct attach cable (DAC) designed for 100 Gigabit Ethernet and InfiniBand ED..
Data Transfe...
100 Gbps
Cable Length
3 m
Connector 1
QSFP28
Product Type
DAC & Twinax Cable
R2,271
Ex Tax:R1,975
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 362
The BlueOptics SFP-25G-DAC-50CM-BL is a high-performance SFP28 Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cable designed for 25 Gigabit Ethernet and InfiniBand EDR ap..
Colour
Black
Data Transfe...
25 Gbps
Cable Length
0.5 m
Connector 1
SFP28
R1,302
Ex Tax:R1,132
Brand: BLUELAN
Stock: 50
The BlueLAN MCP1600-E002-BL is a high-performance QSFP28 direct attach copper (DAC) cable designed for 100 Gigabit Ethernet and InfiniBand EDR applica..
Data Transfe...
100 Gbps
Cable Length
2 m
Connector 1
QSFP28
Product Type
Direct Attach Copper Cable
R2,139
Ex Tax:R1,860
Brand: BLUELAN
Stock: 50
The BlueLAN MCP1600-C01A-BL is a high-performance, passive Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cable designed for 100 Gigabit Ethernet and InfiniBand EDR appli..
Data Transfe...
100 Gbps
Cable Length
2 m
Connector 1
QSFP28
Product Type
Direct Attach Copper Cable
R2,139
Ex Tax:R1,860
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 50
The BlueOptics QSFP28-DAC-5M is a high-performance, passive Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cable designed to provide reliable 100 Gbps connectivity for da..
Data Transfe...
100 Gbps
Cable Length
5 m
Connector 1
QSFP28
Product Type
Direct Attach Copper Cable
R3,394
Ex Tax:R2,951
Brand: BLUELAN
Stock: 635
The BlueLAN MCP2100-X001A-BL is a high-performance passive Direct Attach Cable (DAC) designed for 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. It is fully compat..
Data Transfe...
10 Gbps
Cable Length
1 m
Connector 1
SFP+
Product Type
Direct Attach Copper Cable
R974
Ex Tax:R847
Brand: BLUELAN
Stock: 635
The BlueLAN MCP21J1-X001A-BL is a high-performance passive direct attach cable (DAC) designed for 10 Gigabit Ethernet networks. It provides a cost-eff..
Data Transfe...
10 Gbps
Cable Length
1 m
Connector 1
SFP+
Product Type
Direct Attach Copper Cable
R974
Ex Tax:R847
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 10
The BlueOptics Q28-AOC-25M-IX-BO InfiniBand fibre optic cable 25m OM3 is a 25-metre active optical cable (AOC) with QSFP28 connectors on both ends, in..
Colour
Green
Data Transfe...
100 Gbps
Product Type
Active Optical Cable
Connector 1
QSFP28
R5,097
Ex Tax:R4,432
Brand: BLUELAN
Stock: 635
The BlueLAN MCP21J2-X001A-BL is a high-performance, passive Direct Attach Cable (DAC) designed for 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. This cable is ful..
Data Transfe...
10 Gbps
Cable Length
1 m
Connector 1
SFP+
Product Type
Direct Attach Copper Cable
R974
Ex Tax:R847
Brand: BLUELAN
Stock: 635
The BlueLAN Compatible Dell Y5DFK 10GBASE-CR Passive SFP+ Direct Attach Copper Cable provides a cost-effective, high-performance interconnect solution..
Colour
Black
Data Transfe...
10 Gbps
Cable Length
1-1.99 m
Connector 1
SFP+
R974
Ex Tax:R847
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 154
The BlueOptics MCP21J1-X002A compatible BlueLAN Direct Attach Cable (DAC) is a high-performance, passive twinax copper cable designed for 10 Gigabit E..
Data Transfe...
10 Gbps
Cable Length
2 m
Connector 1
SFP+
Product Type
Direct Attach Copper Cable
R1,009
Ex Tax:R878
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 20
AOC Cable CBO QSFP-100G-AOC-10M is a 10‑meter Active Optical Cable that connects two QSFP+ ports to deliver native 100G links. The cable integrates op..
Colour
Green
Data Transfe...
100 Gbps
Product Type
Active Optical Cable
Cable Length
10 m
R4,535
Ex Tax:R3,944
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 154
The BlueOptics MCP21J3-X002A-BL is a high-performance passive Direct Attach Cable (DAC) designed for 10 Gigabit Ethernet networks. It is fully compati..
Data Transfe...
10 Gbps
Cable Length
2 m
Connector 1
SFP+
Product Type
Direct Attach Copper Cable
R1,009
Ex Tax:R878
Brand: BLUELAN
Stock: 154
The BlueLAN MCP2100-X002A-BL is a high-performance passive Direct Attach Cable (DAC) designed for 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. It is fully compat..
Data Transfe...
10 Gbps
Cable Length
2 m
Connector 1
SFP+
Product Type
DAC & Twinax Cable
R1,009
Ex Tax:R878
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 154
The BlueOptics DAC-0102-BL is a high-performance passive Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cable designed for 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. It is fully c..
Data Transfe...
10 Gbps
Cable Length
2 m
Connector 1
SFP+
Product Type
Direct Attach Copper Cable
R1,009
Ex Tax:R878
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 154
The BlueOptics SFPP-DAC-2M-BL is a high-performance, passive Direct Attach Cable (DAC) designed for 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. This cable is fu..
Data Transfe...
10 Gbps
Cable Length
2 m
Connector 1
SFP+
Product Type
DAC & Twinax Cable
R1,009
Ex Tax:R878
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 154
The BlueOptics MCP2102-X01AA-BL is a high-performance, passive Direct Attach Cable (DAC) designed for 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. This Twinax co..
Colour
Blue
Data Transfe...
10 Gbps
Cable Length
2 m
Connector 1
SFP+
R1,009
Ex Tax:R878
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 154
The BlueOptics MCP2103-X01AA-BL is a high-performance, passive Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cable designed to provide reliable 10 Gigabit Ethernet conne..
Data Transfe...
10 Gbps
Cable Length
2 m
Connector 1
SFP+
Product Type
Direct Attach Copper Cable
R1,009
Ex Tax:R878
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 154
The BlueOptics MCP21J1-X01AA-BL is a high-performance passive Direct Attach Cable (DAC) designed for 10 Gigabit Ethernet networks. It is fully compati..
Data Transfe...
10 Gbps
Cable Length
2 m
Connector 1
SFP+
Product Type
DAC & Twinax Cable
R1,009
Ex Tax:R878
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 154
The BlueOptics MCP21J3-X01AA-BL is a high-quality, compatible replacement for the Mellanox MCP21J3-X01AA direct attach cable. Part of the BlueLAN seri..
Data Transfe...
10 Gbps
Cable Length
2 m
Connector 1
SFP+
Product Type
Direct Attach Copper Cable
R1,009
Ex Tax:R878
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 20
The BlueOptics SFP-AOC-10G-25M-PA-BO is a 25-metre active optical cable with SFP+ connectors designed for high-speed InfiniBand and fibre-optic networ..
Colour
Orange
Data Transfe...
10 Gbps
Product Type
Active Optical Cable
Cable Length
25 m
R2,139
Ex Tax:R1,860
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 376
The BlueOptics MCP2M00-A002-BL is a high-performance, compatible direct attach cable (DAC) designed for 25 Gigabit Ethernet and InfiniBand networks. T..
Data Transfe...
25 Gbps
Cable Length
2 m
Connector 1
SFP28
Product Type
Direct Attach Copper Cable
R1,473
Ex Tax:R1,281
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 20
The BLUEOPTICS SFP-50G-CU0.5M-BL is a high-performance passive Direct Attach Cable (DAC) designed for 50 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. It is fully co..
Data Transfe...
50 Gbps
Cable Length
0.5 m
Connector 1
SFP56
Product Type
Direct Attach Copper Cable
R1,620
Ex Tax:R1,409
Brand: BLUELAN
Stock: 50
The BlueOptics IBM EB4P BlueLAN passive 100GBASE-CR4 QSFP28 to 4x25GBASE-CR SFP28 Direct Attach Breakout Cable is a high-performance copper cable desi..
Colour
Blue
Data Transfe...
100 Gbps
Cable Length
2 m
Connector 1
QSFP28
R2,757
Ex Tax:R2,397
Brand: BLUELAN
Stock: 50
The BlueLAN 00KF004-BL is a high-performance, compatible QSFP+ direct attach copper cable designed for Lenovo Mellanox networking equipment. It provid..
Data Transfe...
40 Gbps
Cable Length
3 m
Connector 1
QSFP+
Product Type
Direct Attach Copper Cable
R1,527
Ex Tax:R1,328
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 10
CBO InfiniBand Active Optical Cable QSFP-AOC-5M-CI-BO 5 m is a QSFP-form-factor active optical cable designed for high-speed interconnects in data cen..
Colour
Orange
Data Transfe...
40 Gbps
Product Type
Active Optical Cable
Cable Length
5 m
R3,276
Ex Tax:R2,849
Brand: BLUELAN
Stock: 50
Compatible Lenovo Mellanox 00KF003 BlueLAN QSFP Direct Attach Cable, 40GBASE-CR4, 1m, Passive Copper
The BlueLAN 00KF003-BL is a high-performance, cost-effective direct attach copper (DAC) cable designed for 40 Gigabit Ethernet and InfiniBand applicat..
Colour
Black
Data Transfe...
40 Gbps
Cable Length
1 m
Connector 1
QSFP+
R1,527
Ex Tax:R1,328
Brand: BLUELAN
Stock: 50
The BlueLAN QSFP-40G-1M-CM-BL is a high-performance, passive direct attach copper (DAC) cable designed for 40 Gigabit Ethernet and InfiniBand QDR appl..
Data Transfe...
40 Gbps
Cable Length
1 m
Connector 1
QSFP+
Product Type
Direct Attach Copper Cable
R1,527
Ex Tax:R1,328
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 20
The BlueOptics SFP-AOC-10G-25M-CI-BO InfiniBand/fibre optic cable SFP+ 25m Male/Male is a 25-metre active optical cable designed for high-speed connec..
Colour
Orange
Data Transfe...
10 Gbps
Product Type
Active Optical Cable
Cable Length
25 m
R2,139
Ex Tax:R1,860
Brand: BLUELAN
Stock: 50
The BlueLAN ARZC-BL is a high-performance, cost-effective direct attach copper (DAC) cable designed for 40 Gigabit Ethernet and InfiniBand QDR applica..
Data Transfe...
40 Gbps
Cable Length
1 m
Connector 1
QSFP
Product Type
Direct Attach Copper Cable
R1,527
Ex Tax:R1,328
Brand: BLUELAN
Stock: 50
The BlueLAN FN-CABLE-QSFP+1-BL is a high-performance, cost-effective direct attach cable (DAC) designed for seamless compatibility with Fortinet netwo..
Data Transfe...
40 Gbps
Cable Length
1 m
Connector 1
QSFP+
Product Type
DAC & Twinax Cable
R1,527
Ex Tax:R1,328
Brand: BLUELAN
Stock: 50
The BlueLAN ARZB-BL is a high-performance QSFP direct attach copper cable designed for 40GBASE-CR4 Ethernet and InfiniBand QDR applications. This 1-me..
Data Transfe...
40 Gbps
Cable Length
1 m
Connector 1
QSFP+
Product Type
Direct Attach Copper Cable
R1,527
Ex Tax:R1,328
Brand: BLUELAN
Stock: 13
The BlueLAN Cisco QDD-2Q200-CU1M is a high-performance passive direct attach breakout cable (DAC) designed for 400G Ethernet networks. It provides a c..
Data Transfe...
400 Gbps
Cable Length
1 m
Connector 1
QSFP-DD
Product Type
DAC & Twinax Cable
R2,890
Ex Tax:R2,513
Brand: BLUELAN
Stock: 13
The BlueLAN 980-9IA3S-00W001-BL is a high-performance passive copper Direct Attach Cable (DAC) designed for breakout applications in modern data cente..
Product Type
Cable
R2,890
Ex Tax:R2,513
Brand: BLUELAN
Stock: 50
The BlueLAN 00KF005-BL is a high-performance QSFP Direct Attach Cable (DAC) designed for compatibility with Lenovo and Mellanox networking equipment. ..
Colour
Blue
Data Transfe...
40 Gbps
Cable Length
2 m
Connector 1
QSFP+
R1,676
Ex Tax:R1,457
Brand: BLUELAN
Stock: 50
The BlueLAN 980-9I62Z-00E005-BL is a high-performance, passive Direct Attach Cable (DAC) designed for 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. It is fully c..
Data Transfe...
100 Gbps
Cable Length
5 m
Connector 1
QSFP28
Product Type
DAC & Twinax Cable
R3,394
Ex Tax:R2,951
Brand: BLUELAN
Stock: 50
The BlueLAN 980-9I625-00C005-BL is a high-performance QSFP28 Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cable designed for 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. This pas..
Data Transfe...
100 Gbps
Cable Length
5 m
Connector 1
QSFP28
Product Type
Direct Attach Copper Cable
R3,394
Ex Tax:R2,951