These SFP+ twinax cables have on both ends SFP+ connectors and can be used directly with 10GbE NICs and SFP+ switches. They are used for 10GbE and 8Gbit Fibre Channel installations and have data rates of up to 10 Gbps.
Mellanox SFP+ passive copper cables are 10Gbps cables assembly. The cables are compliant with SFF-8431 specifications and provide connectivity between devices using SFP+ ports. The cables use state-of-the-art signal processing technology to fill the expanding need for cost effective data center interconnects. Mellanox unique quality passive copper cable solutions provide power-efficient replacement for active power connectivity such as fiber optic cables. Optimizing systems to operate with Mellanox’s 10GigE SFP+ passive copper cables significantly reduce
power consumption. Rigorous cable production testing ensures best out-of-the-box installation experience, performance and durability.