- Will it work in non-Lenovo switches?
- It is coded for Lenovo 00AY765 compatibility, so it is safest in Lenovo gear. Some switches from other vendors accept it, but many check the coding and refuse to bring the link up.
- What speed and distance does it support?
- It carries 10 Gb/s over 2 m of passive twinax. That is well within the usual passive DAC range, which tops out around 5 to 7 m depending on the gauge.
- Do I need transceivers with this cable?
- No. The SFP+ connectors are fixed on the cable and plug straight into the SFP+ cages on both devices, so no separate optics are needed.
- Is it the same as the original Lenovo 00AY765?
- It is a compatible third-party equivalent, not a Lenovo-branded part. It meets the same 10GBase-CU SFP+ spec and TAA requirement, but the warranty and support come from the seller, not Lenovo.
- Can I use it between two servers instead of a switch?
- Yes, as long as both SFP+ ports are configured for 10G copper DAC links. A direct server-to-server link works the same as a switch uplink.
- Where is the Lenovo 00AY765 2m SFP+ Passive Direct Attach Cable cheapest?
- At SabrePC.com, for $36.17, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Lenovo 00AY765 2m SFP+ Passive Direct Attach Cable?
- 13 stores we checked sell it, including Gotodirect, Amazon, CompSource, SabrePC.com, SuperWarehouse.com.