J9281D HPE Aruba Compatible 10G SFP+ to SFP+ 1m Direct Attach Copper Cable
Aruba compatible J9281D - Key Features
- Compatibility: Aruba
- Cable Type: Passive Direct Attach Cable (PDAC)
- Cable Configuration: Point-to-Point
- Connector Type: SFP+ to SFP+
- Supported Data Rate: 1.0625 Gbps - 10.52 Gbps
- Maximum Distance: 1 meter
- AWG (Wire Gauge): AWG30 (0.5-3m) | AWG24 (4-10m)
- DDM/DOM: Supported
- Temperature Range: Standard 0°-70°C
- MTBF: 1000000 hours
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Cable Type | Passive Direct Attach Cable (PDAC) |
Cable Configuration | Point-to-Point |
Connector Type | SFP+ to SFP+ |
Supported Data Rate | 1.0625 Gbps - 10.52 Gbps |
Supported Ethernet Applications | 10G Ethernet (10.31Gbps), Gigabit Ethernet (1.25 Gbps) |
Supported Fiber Channel Applications | 1G Fiber Channel (1.0625 Gbps), 2G Fiber Channel (2.125 Gbps), 4G Fiber Channel (4.25 Gbps), 8G Fiber Channel (8.5 Gbps), 10G Fiber Channel (10.52 Gbps) |
Maximum Distance | 1 meter |
Media Type | Twinax Copper Cable |
AWG (Wire Gauge) | AWG30 (0.5-3m) | AWG24 (4-10m) |
DDM/DOM | Supported |
Temperature Range | Standard 0°-70°C |
MTBF | 1000000 hours |
Compliance | CE, RoHS, SFP+ MSA, SFF-8431 |
Aruba compatible J9281D Datasheet
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Aruba compatible J9281D Description
EdgeOptic's J9281D compatible is an HPE Aruba-coded version of the EdgeOptic 10G-PDAC-SFP multi-vendor passive direct attach copper cable, built to the 1 meter length variant. The cable pairs SFP+ to SFP+ connectors in a point-to-point Twinax copper assembly, with no optical transceiver or laser at either end. At 1 meter, the cable uses AWG30 copper conductors, matching the gauge EdgeOptic specifies for 0.5 to 3 meter lengths in the 10G-PDAC-SFP family.
The underlying hardware supports a data rate range of 1.0625 to 10.52 Gbps, covering 10G Ethernet (10.31 Gbps) and Gigabit Ethernet (1.25 Gbps), plus 1G/2G/4G/8G/10G Fibre Channel (1.0625/2.125/4.25/8.5/10.52 Gbps) at the cable's electrical layer. On an HPE Aruba networking switch, the practical use case for the J9281D is Ethernet, since Aruba switch ports carry Ethernet traffic rather than native Fibre Channel. DDM/DOM diagnostics are supported at each end per the SFP+ MSA EEPROM interface.
The cable is rated for standard 0 to 70 degrees C operation and carries CE and RoHS marking. It meets the SFP+ Multi-Source Agreement and the SFF-8431 specification for enhanced 8.5 and 10 Gbps small form factor pluggable modules. MTBF is rated at 1,000,000 hours.
As a passive Twinax assembly, the J9281D has no signal retiming or optical conversion at either end. That construction is what makes DAC cables a common choice for short, high speed interconnects within a single rack or between adjacent racks in a data center or enterprise wiring closet, in place of separate optical transceivers and a fiber patch cord.
The J9281D is made to order and includes EdgeOptic's lifetime warranty, backed by 15+ years of EdgeOptic compatibility engineering across vendor optical and copper platforms. For project-quantity pricing or alternative vendor coding, contact our sales team.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between the HPE Aruba J9281B and J9281D 1m DAC cables?
HPE differentiates its Aruba J9281 series of 1 meter DAC cables by a trailing revision letter such as B or D. HPE's own community documentation on the cable's revision numbering describes the letter as marking a hardware and firmware revision, with the D revision backward compatible with the earlier A, B and C revisions. When placing a new order, request the current J9281D revision unless a specific earlier revision is required for an existing deployment.
Is the J9281D compatible with HPE Aruba switches?
Supported switch models and firmware releases for HPE Aruba SFP+ direct attach cables vary by hardware generation. Check HPE Aruba's own transceiver and cable compatibility documentation for the target switch model and firmware release before ordering the J9281D.