StarTech.com MSA Uncoded Compatible 7m 40G QSFP+ to QSFP+ Direct Attach Cable – 40 GbE QSFP+ Copper DAC 40 Gbps Low Power Active Twinax – QSFP+ Direct-Attach Twinax cable complies w/ MSA industry standards – Copper Twinax Cable length: 7 m – Copper QSFP+ cables use cost effective copper compared to fiber – SFP cable low power consumption: < 0.7 W - Copper DAC cable is hot-swappable MSA COMPLIANT 40G QSFP+ The QSFP40GAC7M is an MSA compliant direct-attach copper QSFP+ cable that's designed, programmed and tested to work in 40G network deployments. It delivers dependable 40 GbE connectivity over copper cabling, which is a cost-effective alternative to fiber-optic cable setups. This active Twinax cable supports 40 Gigabit Ethernet applications connected through QSFP+ (Mini-GBIC) ports. The cable is hot-swappable, making upgrades and replacements seam by minimizing network disruptions. At 7 meters long and designed for high-speed performance, this copper QSFP+ cable is ideal for medium-distance applications such as across-rack network switch or server connections. StarTech.com SFP Cables All StarTech.com SFP & SFP+ cables are backed by a lifetime warranty and free lifetime multilingual technical support. StarTech.com offers a wide variety of direct-attach SFP Cables and SFP modules, providing the convenience and reliability you need to ensure dependable network performance. Startech QSFP40GAC7M Features MSA UNCODED QSFP+ CABLE (DAC): 40G direct attach cable works with MSA compliant switches the accept uncoded transceivers and modules TECHNICAL SPECS: 7m (23ft) | 40 Gbps | Active Twinax (Copper) | 2x QSFP+ Pluggable Connector | 100 Ohm Impedance | 30 AWG Wire Gauge | PVC Cable Jacket | Hot swappable | MSA Compliant DESIGNED FOR SERVER ROOMS: DAC is a cost-effective copper alternative to fiber cable inside & between racks. Factory termination means high performance & reliability with maintenance. OUTSTANDING SUPPORT: Backed by StarTech.com for the life of the cable itself, not your equipment; our cables won't void your OEM support and with access to our Tech Advisors 5/24 WORKS WITH MSA COMPLIANT SWITCHES: Low power 40 GbE DAC also works with switch models from Ubiquiti, D-Link, Netgear, Supermicro, TP-Link and more that accept uncoded modules and transceivers Hot-swappable Guides & Documents Brochure