- What is this cable used for?
- It links two 40GbE QSFP+ ports, typically a switch to a server, storage array or another switch, over a short run inside or between racks.
- Is it passive or active?
- Passive. It has no electronics and draws no power, which keeps latency low and removes a failure point.
- How far can it run?
- It is a fixed 3-meter assembly. Passive copper DACs are meant for short in-rack and adjacent-rack links, not building-to-building runs.
- Will it work with non-Extreme switches?
- QSFP+ DACs often work in other vendors' QSFP+ ports, but compatibility and coding vary. The Extreme part number is the safe choice for Extreme equipment.
- Does it support 40GbE only?
- It is built for 40GbE QSFP+ links. Some QSFP+ ports can be split into lower-speed channels, but check your switch's documentation before relying on that.
- What is in the box?
- One 3-meter QSFP+ to QSFP+ passive copper cable.
- Where is the Extreme Networks 40G-DACP-QSFP3M 3 Meter 40GbE QSFP+ to QSFP+ Direct Attach Passive Copper Cable cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $64.03, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Extreme Networks 40G-DACP-QSFP3M 3 Meter 40GbE QSFP+ to QSFP+ Direct Attach Passive Copper Cable?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Gotodirect, Amazon.