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Intel
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Ethernet SFP+ Twinaxial Cables
SFP+ Direct Attach cables for the Intel® Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X520 Family
The Intel® Ethernet Converged Network
Adapter X520 family with SFP+
connectivity delivers the most flexible
and scalable Ethernet adapters for today’s
demanding data center environments.
The escalating deployments of multi-core
processor-based servers and demanding
applications such as server virtualization,
High Performance Computing (HPC),
unified storage deployments, and video-
on-demand are driving the need for 10
Gigabit connections. Customers require
flexible and scalable I/O solutions to
meet the rigorous requirements of these
deployments.
Powered by Intel’s third-generation 10
GbE network controller, the Intel® Ethernet
82599 10 Gigabit Ethernet Controller, the
X520 server adapter family addresses the
demanding needs of the next-generation
data center by providing unmatched
features for virtualization, flexibility for
LAN and SAN networking, and proven,
reliable performance.
To ensure maximum exibility, Intel
uniquely supports the ability to mix any
combination of SFP+ optical modules,
direct attach copper cables, or
1000BASE-T SFP modules on the Intel
Ethernet X520 Adapters. For instance,
customers can remove the optical modules
that come installed on the adapter and
replace them with an Intel® Ethernet SFP+
Optic, an Intel® Ethernet SFP+ Twinaxial
Cable, or a 1000BASE-T SFP module.
Intel® Ethernet SFP+ Twinaxial Cables are
ideal for short distances and offer a highly
cost-effective way to connect within
racks and across adjacent racks. The
cables are available in three lengths; 1, 3,
and 5 meters, enabling customers to cre-
ate the conguration that best meets the
needs of their data center environment.
Intel® Ethernet SFP+ Twinaxial Cables
Product Codes
XDACBL1M (1 meter)
XDACBL3M (3 meter)
XDACBL5M (5 meter)
Intel® Ethernet SFP+ Optics
Product Codes
E10GSFPSR—Intel® Ethernet SFP+ SR Optic
E10GSFPLR—Intel® Ethernet SFP+ LR Optic
Compatible Intel® Server Adapters Product Codes
E10G42BTDA—Intel® Converged Network Adapter X520-DA2
E10G41BFSR—Intel® Converged Network Adapter X520-SR1*
E10G42BFSR—Intel® Converged Network Adapter X520-SR2*
E10G41BFLR—Intel® Converged Network Adapter X520-LR1*
* Ships with pluggable optic installed
Features
• 1 m (3.3 ft), 3 m (9.8 ft.), and 5 m (16.4
ft.) SFP+ 10 GbE direct attach passive
copper cables
• SFP+ Direct Attach cables offer a highly
cost-effective way to connect within
racks and across adjacent racks
• Fully compatible with the Intel® Ethernet
Converged Network Adapter X520
Family
• Zinc die-cast SFF-8431 SFP+ connectors
• Low cross-talk and pair-to-pair skew
• Fully compliant to the latest SFP Plus MSA
(multi-source agreement)
• Data rates backward compatible to 1 Gbps
• Reduced power budget and lower port
cost compared to optical solutions
• Conforms to environmental standards
as described in the Product
Environmental Content Report
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• One year warranty
Note: Other manufacturers may require specic cables for
equipment compatibility. Please check with the manufacturer
of your device regarding cable requirements for that device.
PRODUCT BRIEF
Intel® Ethernet SFP+
Twinaxial Cables
Network Connectivity