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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 100G-QSFP-QSFP-P-3M-BL is a high-performance 100 Gigabit Ethernet passive direct attach copper (DAC) cable designed for data center and..
Colour
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Data Transfe...
100 Gbps
Cable Length
3 m
Connector 1
QSFP28
R2,271
Ex Tax:R1,975
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
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The BlueOptics Centec CAB-Q-Q-50CM-CT compatible BlueLAN DAC QSFP+ cable is a high-performance direct attach copper cable designed for short-reach int..
Data Transfe...
40 Gbps
Cable Length
0.5 m
Connector 1
QSFP+
Product Type
Direct Attach Copper Cable
R1,527
Ex Tax:R1,328
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
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The BlueOptics 74757-2101-BL is a high-performance, passive Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cable designed for 40 Gigabit Ethernet and InfiniBand QDR appli..
Colour
Blue
Data Transfe...
40 Gbps
Cable Length
1 m
Connector 1
QSFP+
R1,527
Ex Tax:R1,328
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 50
The BlueOptics Netscout 295-1117 compatible BlueLAN QSFP+ Direct Attach Cable (DAC) provides a high-performance, cost-effective interconnect solution ..
Data Transfe...
40 Gbps
Cable Length
1 m
Connector 1
QSFP+
Product Type
DAC & Twinax Cable
R1,527
Ex Tax:R1,328
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 50
The BlueOptics Q+DA0002-BL is a high-performance, MikroTik Q+DA0002 compatible Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cable designed for 40 Gigabit Ethernet and I..
Colour
Copper
Data Transfe...
40 Gbps
Cable Length
2 m
Connector 1
QSFP+
R1,676
Ex Tax:R1,457
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 50
The BlueOptics Molex 74757-2301 compatible BlueLAN DAC QSFP SC252501K3M30 is a high-performance direct attach copper (DAC) cable designed for 40 Gbps ..
Colour
Copper
Data Transfe...
40 Gbps
Cable Length
3 m
Connector 1
QSFP
R2,030
Ex Tax:R1,765
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 50
The BlueOptics ET7402-DAC-50CM-BL is a high-performance QSFP28 Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cable designed for data center and high-speed networking env..
Colour
Black
Data Transfe...
100 Gbps
Cable Length
0.5 m
Connector 1
QSFP28
R1,880
Ex Tax:R1,635
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 50
The BlueOptics PAN-QSFP28-DAC-50CM-BL is a high-performance, passive Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cable designed for seamless integration with Palo Alto..
Data Transfe...
100 Gbps
Cable Length
0.5 m
Connector 1
QSFP28
Product Type
Direct Attach Copper Cable
R1,880
Ex Tax:R1,635
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 90
The BlueOptics Edge Core ET7402-DAC-1M compatible BlueLAN DAC QSFP28 cable is a high-performance direct attach cable designed for 100GBASE-CR4 and Inf..
Data Transfe...
100 Gbps
Cable Length
1 m
Connector 1
QSFP28
Product Type
Direct Attach Copper Cable
R1,880
Ex Tax:R1,635
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 90
The BlueOptics ASQU-BL is a high-performance, passive Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cable designed for seamless compatibility with Lenovo ASQU series net..
R1,880
Ex Tax:R1,635
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 90
The BlueOptics ASQW-BL is a high-performance, passive Direct Attach Copper Cable (DAC) designed for seamless compatibility with Lenovo networking equi..
Data Transfe...
100 Gbps
Cable Length
1 m
Connector 1
QSFP28
Product Type
Direct Attach Copper Cable
R1,880
Ex Tax:R1,635
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 90
This BlueOptics compatible Direct Attach Cable (DAC) is designed to replace the Palo Alto Networks PAN-QSFP28-DAC-1M, providing a cost-effective and r..
Data Transfe...
100 Gbps
Cable Length
1 m
Connector 1
QSFP28
Product Type
Direct Attach Copper Cable
R1,880
Ex Tax:R1,635
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 50
The BlueOptics Edge Core ET7402-DAC-2M compatible BlueLAN QSFP28 Direct Attach Cable (DAC) is a high-performance passive copper cable designed for 100..
Data Transfe...
100 Gbps
Cable Length
2 m
Connector 1
QSFP28
Product Type
DAC & Twinax Cable
R2,139
Ex Tax:R1,860
Brand: BLUELAN
Stock: 50
The BlueLAN SC282801L2M30 is a high-performance QSFP28 Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cable designed for compatibility with Lenovo 00MP536. It delivers 10..
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 PAN-QSFP28-DAC-2M-BL is a high-performance, passive copper direct attach cable (DAC) designed to provide reliable 100 Gigabit Ethernet ..
Data Transfe...
100 Gbps
Cable Length
2 m
Connector 1
QSFP28
Product Type
DAC & Twinax Cable
R2,139
Ex Tax:R1,860
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 50
This BlueOptics compatible DAC cable is a high-performance direct attach copper cable designed to replace the Amphenol NDAAFG-0003. It supports 100GBA..
Data Transfe...
100 Gbps
Cable Length
3 m
Connector 1
QSFP28
Product Type
Direct Attach Copper Cable
R2,271
Ex Tax:R1,975
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 50
The BlueOptics Compatible Amphenol NDAAFJ-0002 BlueLAN QSFP28 Direct Attach Copper (DAC) Cable is a high-performance, cost-effective solution for 100 ..
Colour
Blue
Data Transfe...
100 Gbps
Cable Length
3 m
Connector 1
QSFP28
R2,271
Ex Tax:R1,975
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 50
The BlueOptics NDAAFF-0007-BL is a high-performance, compatible QSFP28 Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cable designed to replace the Amphenol NDAAFF-0007. ..
Colour
Blue
Data Transfe...
100 Gbps
Cable Length
3 m
Connector 1
QSFP28
R2,271
Ex Tax:R1,975
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 50
The BlueOptics QSFP100GPDAC3M-LEG-BL is a high-performance, compatible direct attach copper (DAC) cable designed for Legrand BlueLAN QSFP28 ports. It ..
Data Transfe...
100 Gbps
Cable Length
3 m
Connector 1
QSFP28
Product Type
Direct Attach Copper Cable
R2,271
Ex Tax:R1,975
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 50
The BlueOptics AV20-BL is a high-performance QSFP28 Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cable designed for seamless compatibility with Lenovo AV20 switches and..
Data Transfe...
100 Gbps
Cable Length
3 m
Connector 1
QSFP28
Product Type
Direct Attach Copper Cable
R2,271
Ex Tax:R1,975
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 50
The BLUEOPTICS BlueLAN SC282801L3M26 is a high-performance QSFP28 direct attach copper (DAC) cable designed for compatibility with Supermicro CBL-NTWK..
Data Transfe...
100 Gbps
Cable Length
3 m
Connector 1
QSFP28
Product Type
Direct Attach Copper Cable
R2,271
Ex Tax:R1,975
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 50
The BlueOptics BlueLAN SC282801L3M26 is a high-performance QSFP28 Direct Attach Cable (DAC) designed for 100 Gigabit Ethernet and InfiniBand EDR appli..
Colour
Blue
Data Transfe...
100 Gbps
Connector 1
QSFP28
Product Type
DAC & Twinax Cable
R2,271
Ex Tax:R1,975
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 50
The BlueOptics ET7402-DAC-5M-BL is a high-performance QSFP28 direct attach copper cable designed for 100 Gigabit Ethernet and InfiniBand EDR applicati..
Data Transfe...
100 Gbps
Cable Length
5 m
Connector 1
QSFP28
Product Type
Direct Attach Copper Cable
R3,394
Ex Tax:R2,951
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 50
The BlueOptics PAN-QSFP28-DAC-5M-BL is a high-performance, cost-effective direct attach copper (DAC) cable designed for seamless compatibility with Pa..
Colour
Black
Data Transfe...
100 Gbps
Cable Length
5 m
Connector 1
QSFP28
R3,394
Ex Tax:R2,951
Brand: BLUELAN
Stock: 602
The BlueLAN 10G-SFPDA-50CM-BL is a high-performance passive Direct Attach Cable (DAC) designed for seamless connectivity in data centers and high-perf..
Data Transfe...
10 Gbps
Cable Length
0.5 m
Connector 1
SFP+
Product Type
Direct Attach Copper Cable
R974
Ex Tax:R847
Brand: BLUELAN
Stock: 602
The BlueLAN Compatible AdTran 1200484G05 Direct Attach Cable (DAC) is a high-performance, passive copper twinax cable designed for 10 Gigabit Ethernet..
Data Transfe...
10 Gbps
Cable Length
0.5 m
Connector 1
SFP+
Product Type
DAC & Twinax Cable
R974
Ex Tax:R847
Brand: BLUELAN
Stock: 602
The BlueLAN H-SFP+CU50CM-BL is a high-quality passive Direct Attach Cable (DAC) designed to provide reliable 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. This ca..
Data Transfe...
10 Gbps
Cable Length
0.5 m
Connector 1
SFP+
Product Type
DAC & Twinax Cable
R974
Ex Tax:R847
Brand: BLUELAN
Stock: 602
The BlueLAN Compatible Alcatel-Lucent iSFP-10G-C50CM Direct Attach Cable (DAC) is a high-performance, passive copper twinax cable designed for 10 Giga..
Data Transfe...
10 Gbps
Cable Length
0.5 m
Connector 1
SFP+
Product Type
DAC & Twinax Cable
R974
Ex Tax:R847
Brand: BLUELAN
Stock: 90
The BlueLAN Compatible Citrix 3007776 Direct Attach Cable (DAC) is a high-performance, passive twinax copper cable designed for 10 Gigabit Ethernet co..
Data Transfe...
10 Gbps
Cable Length
3-4.99 m
Connector 1
SFP+
Product Type
DAC & Twinax Cable
R1,093
Ex Tax:R950
Brand: BLUELAN
Stock: 635
The BlueLAN A1PH-BL is a high-performance, passive Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cable designed for 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. It is fully compati..
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 DAC-SFP-10G-1M-AU-BL is a high-quality passive Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cable designed for 10 Gigabit Ethernet connections. It is fully ..
Colour
Black
Data Transfe...
10 Gbps
Cable Length
1-1.99 m
Connector 1
SFP+
R974
Ex Tax:R847
Brand: BLUELAN
Stock: 635
The BlueLAN iSFP-10G-C1M-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 PSF1PXA1M-BL is a high-performance passive Direct Attach Cable (DAC) designed to provide reliable 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity in data..
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 SFP-STACK-10-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
DAC & Twinax Cable
R974
Ex Tax:R847
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 154
The BlueOptics Arista CAB-SFP-SFP-1.5M compatible BlueLAN DAC SFP+ cable is a high-performance, passive Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cable designed for ..
Data Transfe...
10 Gbps
Cable Length
1.5 m
Connector 1
SFP+
Product Type
Direct Attach Copper Cable
R1,009
Ex Tax:R878
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 154
The BlueOptics Edge Core ET5402-DAC-2M compatible BlueLAN Direct Attach Cable (DAC) is a high-performance, passive copper twinax cable designed for 10..
Colour
Blue
Data Transfe...
10 Gbps
Cable Length
2 m
Connector 1
SFP+
R1,009
Ex Tax:R878
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 154
The BlueOptics OS2X60-CBL-2M-BL is a high-performance, passive Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cable designed for 10 Gigabit Ethernet applications. It prov..
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: 255
The BlueOptics OS6360-CBL-3M-BL is a high-performance, passive Direct Attach Cable (DAC) designed to provide reliable 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity..
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 10G-SFPDA-3M-BL is a high-performance, passive Direct Attach Cable (DAC) designed for 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. It is fully com..
Data Transfe...
10 Gbps
Cable Length
3 m
Connector 1
SFP+
Product Type
DAC & Twinax Cable
R1,091
Ex Tax:R949
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 90
The BlueOptics Citrix 3007777 Compatible BlueLAN DAC SFP+ Cable is a high-performance, passive copper direct attach cable designed for 10 Gigabit Ethe..
Colour
Black
Data Transfe...
10 Gbps
Cable Length
3-4.99 m
Connector 1
SFP
R1,159
Ex Tax:R1,007
Brand: BLUELAN
Stock: 255
The BlueLAN 747521308-BL is a high-performance, passive Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cable designed to provide reliable 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity..
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 BlueLAN A1PJ-BL is a high-performance, passive Direct Attach Cable (DAC) designed for 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. It is fully com..
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 F5 Networks CBL-0138 compatible BlueLAN DAC is a high-performance, passive direct attach cable designed for 10 Gigabit Ethernet connect..
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 Level One DAC-0103 is a high-performance, cost-effective direct attach copper (DAC) cable designed for InfiniBand and 10GbE SFP+ applic..
Colour
Black
Data Transfe...
10 Gbps
Cable Length
3 m
Connector 1
SFP+
R1,091
Ex Tax:R949
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 255
The BlueOptics Yamaha DAC-SWRT-3M Compatible BlueLAN Direct Attach Cable (DAC) is a high-performance, passive twinax cable designed for 10 Gigabit Eth..
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 Edge Core ET5402-DAC-3M compatible BlueLAN Direct Attach Cable (DAC) is a high-performance, passive copper twinax cable designed for sh..
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 Apresia H-SFP+CU3M compatible BlueLAN DAC SFP+ cable is a high-performance, passive direct attach copper (DAC) solution designed for 10..
Colour
Copper
Data Transfe...
10 Gbps
Cable Length
3 m
Connector 1
SFP+
R1,091
Ex Tax:R949
Brand: BLUEOPTICS
Stock: 255
The BlueOptics LM-SFP-DAC-3M-BL is a high-performance, passive Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cable designed for 10 Gigabit Ethernet connections. It is fu..
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 OS2X60-CBL-3M-BL is a high-performance, passive Direct Attach Cable (DAC) designed for seamless integration with Alcatel-Lucent network..
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 OS6360-CBL-C3M-BL is a high-performance, passive Direct Attach Cable (DAC) designed for 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. It is fully c..
Data Transfe...
10 Gbps
Cable Length
3 m
Connector 1
SFP+
Product Type
DAC & Twinax Cable
R1,091
Ex Tax:R949