The GLOBALfiber Q40G-4S-DAC is a 40G passive direct attach copper (DAC) breakout cable for connecting a QSFP+ switch port to four 10G SFP+ interfaces. The integrated copper assembly is available in selectable lengths from 1 to 5 metres for short connections within racks or between nearby equipment.
Available coding and compatibility
Coding options: Arista, Cisco, Custom, Dell, Extreme, Fortinet, Generic, Huawei, Juniper, NVIDIA-Mellanox(ETH).
Provide the equipment model, port configuration and software version for each connected device so that support can be checked. For other coding requirements, contact salg@globalfiber.no.
Key specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Product number |
Q40G-4S-DAC |
| Cable type |
Passive direct attach copper (DAC), twinax |
| Capacity |
40 Gbps aggregate |
| Applications |
40G to 4 × 10G Ethernet |
| Power dissipation |
0.02 W typical; 1.5 W maximum |
| Cable length |
1, 1.5, 2, 3, 5 m; select the required length |
| Connector configuration |
1 × QSFP+ to 4 × SFP+ |
| Breakout configuration |
40G to 4 × 10G |
Installation requirements
The host port must support 4 × 10G breakout with the selected coding and the connector types at each end. Allow adequate routing space and follow the bend limits for the selected cable variant.