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Low Power, Low Latency 10 Gb/s Server Interconnect
Solution for Top of Rack Switching Applications
As virtualization, consolidation, and convergence initiatives continue to grow, so do the demands placed on the physical
infrastructure. To meet the needs for faster processing speeds, low power server inter-connect and I/O consolidation
deployments, Panduit offers 10Gig
™
SFP+ Direct Attach Passive Copper Cable Assemblies.
This high speed data transport capability is ideal as server virtualization becomes more prevalent. With multiple virtual machines,
server I/O consolidation topology requires 10 Gb/s interconnects between top of rack switches and servers.
By incorporating 10Gig
™
SFP+ Direct Attach Passive Copper Cable Assemblies into the physical infrastructure, businesses
can achieve 10 Gigabit performance port-to-port without additional signal processing or conversion, providing a low power,
low latency 10 Gb/s server interconnect option for top of rack switching applications.
End-to-end high speed data transport systems from Panduit deliver enhanced availability, agility, and security. Visit
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Key Features Benefits
100% performance tested
Condence that each assembly delivers specied performance for ensured
network availability
Compliant to SFF-8431, SFF-8432
and SFF-8472
Ensuring 10 Gb/s performance when mated to any SFF-8431 SFP+ compliant host port
Robust construction
High speed 10 GHz twin-axial cable, with two shielded parallel pairs, factory terminated
to SFP+ 10 Gb/s hot pluggable modular connectors; rated to a minimum 250 mating
cycles
Low latency performance
Ideal for high performance computer clustering and other latency sensitive applications
Passive low power assembly
Provides a low cost short reach interconnect option with no additional power draw
Low prole
Robust easy-to-use connector latching feature allows easy installation in belly-to-belly
high density installations
Small diameter cable design
Enables proper cable management and improved air ow
Built-in strain relief
Ensures proper bend radius control for reliable deployment
Variety of lengths
Available 0.5 to 7 meters (0.5 meter increments) for design exibility and optimum
airow
Variety of colors
Available in Blue, White, Black, Red, Green, and Orange for easy identication of
multiple networks and fabrics
• Top of Rack Switching
• I/O Consolidation
• Fibre Channel Over Ethernet (FCOE)
• 10 Gigabit Ethernet
• 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel
• High Performance Computer Clustering
Key Applications Include:
10Gig
™
SFP+ Direct Attach
Passive Copper Cable Assemblies