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Black 7 m SFP+ passive twinax cable with metal connectors

Tripp Lite

Tripp Lite SFP+ 10G Passive Twinax Cable 7 m Black

SKU CH-S3TB-RXY0Z

Connects 10 Gbps SFP+ ports over 7 m of 24 AWG passive twinax copper with MSA SFF-8431 compliance and hot-pluggable 20-pin latching

  • 10 Gbps passive copper link up to 7 m
  • MSA SFF-8431 compliant for broad switch interoperability
  • Hot-pluggable SFP+ 20-pin footprint enables live insertion
  • Die-cast metal shells with pull-to-release latch secure the connection
  • Low power draw suits dense 10G Ethernet and Fibre Channel deployments

Direct-Attach 10 GbE Link

This 7 m passive twinax cable provides a 10 Gbps SFP+ direct-attach connection using 24 AWG copper conductors. It complies with the MSA SFF-8431 specification and matches the Cisco SFP-H10GB-CU1-5M form factor. The die-cast metal shells and pull-to-release latch ensure a secure, hot-pluggable fit in standard SFP+ ports. Low power draw makes it suitable for dense switch-to-server links.

Rack Interconnects Only

The fixed 7 m length suits adjacent rack equipment or short cross-connect runs inside a single cabinet. Buyers who need longer reach, active signal conditioning or a different data rate must select another cable type. The passive design also limits use to distances where signal integrity is maintained without equalisation. Installations requiring fibre media or alternative connector styles are not supported.

7 m Passive Reach Decides Fit

The single specification that determines suitability is the 7 metre passive copper reach at 10 Gbps. If the link distance exceeds this length or the port requires an active or optical module, this cable will not work. Verify the exact SFP+ port spacing and switch vendor compatibility before deployment.

Highlights

  • 10 Gbps passive copper link up to 7 m
  • MSA SFF-8431 compliant for broad switch interoperability
  • Hot-pluggable SFP+ 20-pin footprint enables live insertion
  • Die-cast metal shells with pull-to-release latch secure the connection
  • Low power draw suits dense 10G Ethernet and Fibre Channel deployments

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 7 m length or a shorter cable for my rack setup?

The 7 m (23 ft) length suits connections between adjacent racks or across a row; pick a shorter cable only if the switch and server are closer together.

What does the 10 Gbps rating deliver when the cable is plugged into live ports?

It provides a full 10 Gbps Ethernet or 1x, 2x, 4x and 8x Fibre Channel link with no extra power draw from the passive copper assembly.

How does the SFP+ MSA SFF-8431 interface limit the connection in practice?

The MSA SFF-8431 compliant SFP+ 20-pin footprint caps the link at 10 Gbps and requires matching SFP+ ports on both ends for hot-pluggable operation.

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