Datasheet

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FEATURES
• High-speed data rates up to 10Gbps
• Compatible with SFP+ MSA (Multi-Source
Agreement)
• Backward compatible to SFP (1Gbps)
• Easy plug-and-play with hot-pluggable SFP 20PIN
footprint
• I/O connector designed for high speed differential
signal applications
• Improved Pluggable Form-Factor (IPF) compliant for
enhanced EMI/EMC performance
• Lower power consumption with 0.5W Max.
• Work with any devices equipped a SFP+/SFP port
such as switch, storage, server, NIC (PCI-E
adapter), date center, high-performance computing
and etc.
OVERVIEW
EDIMAX EA1 Series SFP+ Direct Attached Cable (DAC)
assembly with 2 SFP+ connectors at both ends offers
high-performance, cost-effective solutions for 10G
Ethernet and 10G Fiber channel applications to achieve
high port density. It is suitable for very short distances to
connect within racks and adjacent racks to fill the
expanding need for cost effective interconnects.
Fully complies with MSA standards, the EA1 Series is
backward compatible to SFP (1Gbps). It allows
transmission at their maximum speed of up to 10Gbps
and provides cost-effective, durable and flexible solution
than a fiber cable. Furthermore, allowing shorter-
distance, high-density connections made between
networking equipments with SFP+ ports.
Cost Effective High-Bandwidth | 10GbE SFP+ Copper Connection
The EA1 series 10G SFP+ DAC is a copper cable designed with SFP+ connectors on both ends and is less expensive
than a 10G optical transceiver that support connections of up to 10Gbps data transmission rate - much faster than SFP
which only supports 2.5 Gbps, while having lower latency and power consumption. The 10G SFP+ DAC cabling saves
on connected devices, eliminating the need for patch panels. Servers and network equipment can be directly
connected to ToR (Top-of-Rack) switches, which also directly saves on costs.
High Performance and Reliability | Compatible with SFP+ MSA
The SFP+ 10G DAC cable is compliant with the current SFF-8431, SFF-8432 and SFP+ MSA (Multi-Source
Agreement) specifications and is compatible with EDIMAX and other brand products with standard SFP+/SFP ports,
offering you an array of options with top performance and reliability.
Wide Compatibility | Backward Compatible to SFP (1Gbps)
The EA1 Series is backward compatible with the SFP (1Gbps). It allows transmission at their maximum speed of
10Gbps and provides a more cost-effective, durable and flexible solution than a fiber cable. Offering shorter-distance,
high-density connections between networking equipments such as network switch, server, Network Attached Storage
(NAS), storage area network, NIC (PCI-E adapter), data center or high-performance computing.
Easy Plug-and-Play | Hot-Pluggable SFP+ Supported
Equipped with plug-and-play Hot-Pluggable or said Hot-Swappable SFP+ connectors on both ends. No configuration
required, in addition, there is no need to shut down or put the data on hold when support inserting or pulling out the
transceivers to avoid network down-time.
10GbE SFP+ DAC Direct Attach Cable
EA1-005D / EA1-020D