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STARTECH

STARTECH SFPCMM3M SFP+ Passive Twinax Direct Attach Cable 3m 10 GbE

SKU CH-1BC7-WKEQS MPN SFPCMM3M

A 3 m passive SFP+ direct-attach twinax cable for 10 GbE links, Cisco-compatible and MSA-compliant

  • TypeSFP+
  • Connector A1 x SFP+ Latching Plug
  • Connector B1 x SFP+ Latching Plug
  • Length3m
  • ColorBlack
  • FeaturesCable Jacket Type: PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride Impedance: 100 O
  • 10 GbE throughput over 3 m passive copper
  • Under 0.05 W draw cuts switch power budget
  • Hot-swappable SFP+ ends work with live ports
  • 100 % Cisco SFP-H10GB-CU3M compatibility guaranteed
  • Meets SFP+ MSA specs for multi-vendor interoperability

Direct-attach copper for 10 GbE links

The STARTECH SFPCMM3M is a passive SFP+ Twinax cable built for 10 GbE connections between switches, servers or storage. It replaces fibre modules with a lower-cost copper link that draws under 0.05 W and installs without powering down the chassis.

Upgrade from fibre transceivers or shorter DACs

Use this cable when you need a 3 m reach (9.8 ft) and want to avoid the expense and power draw of optical SFP+ transceivers. The jump is worth it for rack-to-rack or top-of-rack runs where latency must stay low and the link budget fits passive copper.

Handles 10 GbE and 1x-8x Fibre Channel over 3 m

The 30 AWG conductors meet the 100 Ohm impedance target for 10 GbE and 1x, 2x, 4x and 8x Fibre Channel. Beyond 3 m the passive design runs out of margin, so longer spans require active or optical alternatives.

Highlights

  • 10 GbE throughput over 3 m passive copper
  • Under 0.05 W draw cuts switch power budget
  • Hot-swappable SFP+ ends work with live ports
  • 100 % Cisco SFP-H10GB-CU3M compatibility guaranteed
  • Meets SFP+ MSA specs for multi-vendor interoperability

Specifications

BrandStarTech.com
ModelSFPCMM3M
TypeSFP+
Connector A1 x SFP+ Latching Plug
Connector B1 x SFP+ Latching Plug
Length3m
ColorBlack
FeaturesCable Jacket Type: PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Impedance: 100 Ohm
Wire Gauge: 30 AWG
Compatible with Cisco equipment
Compliant with SFP+ MSA Multi-Source Agreement standards
Support for 1x, 2x, 4x and 8x Fiber Channel data rates
Compliant with SFF 8431 connector standards
Support for multi-gigabit data rates up to 10.5Gbps
Hot-swappable with fiber optic modules
Low Power consumption <0.5W
Quick release latching SFP+ connectors.
Connect 10GbE SFP+ network devices with this high-quality replacement SFP cable
Compatible with SFP+ enabled Fiber switches such as the Cisco Catalyst 2960 / 650
Shipping weight0.13 kg
Package size184 × 163 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

What SFP+ port spacing and latching mechanism does the 3 m passive twinax cable require?

The cable uses standard SFP+ latching plugs on both ends that fit any MSA-compliant SFP+ cage with 100 Ohm differential impedance.

How do I correctly seat the SFP+ connectors, and what is the common mistake?

Insert each end straight until the latch clicks; the frequent error is angling the module, which bends the 30 AWG twinax pairs and breaks the latch.

When should the 3 m DAC be replaced, and what wear signs appear first?

Replace it if link errors rise or the latch no longer holds; the PVC jacket and passive copper have no active components to degrade beyond physical damage.

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