10G SFP+ Active DAC Twinax Copper Cable (1-10m): 10G-ADAC-SFP

Our EDGEOPTIC 10G-ADAC-SFP is a multi-vendor compatible 10G SFP+ active direct attach copper cable designed for high-performance 10 Gigabit Ethernet and Fiber Channel applications requiring extended reach within data center environments. The 10G-ADAC-SFP cable features point-to-point configuration with SFP+ connectors on both ends, incorporating active signal conditioning electronics to deliver reliable high-bandwidth connectivity over longer distances than passive alternatives.

The cable supports multi-rate operation from 1.0625 to 10.52 Gbps, accommodating various network protocols and legacy applications. For Ethernet deployments, the cable handles both Gigabit Ethernet at 1.25 Gbps and 10G Ethernet at 10.31 Gbps, providing backward compatibility for mixed-speed network environments. Fiber Channel support is comprehensive, including 1G FC at 1.0625 Gbps, 2G FC at 2.125 Gbps, 4G FC at 4.25 Gbps, 8G FC at 8.5 Gbps, and 10G FC at 10.52 Gbps, making the cable well-suited for storage area network connectivity across multiple generations of FC infrastructure.

The active circuitry built into the cable assembly provides signal re-conditioning and equalization, compensating for cable losses and ensuring clean signal delivery at the receiving end. This allows the 10G-ADAC-SFP to maintain signal integrity over longer runs where passive cables would experience degradation. The cable operates from a +3.3V single power supply with maximum power consumption of only 0.5W, keeping energy impact minimal while delivering the benefits of active signal processing.

The cable construction utilizes high-quality twinax copper with AWG30 gauge for lengths from 1 to 7 meters and AWG28 gauge for the 10-meter variant. This wire gauge selection balances signal performance with cable flexibility for practical installation in dense rack environments. The electrical interface conforms to SFP+ MSA and SFF-8431 specifications, ensuring broad compatibility with standard SFP+ host systems from multiple equipment vendors. Our 10G SFP+ active DAC cables can be encoded for compatibility with over 80 different equipment brands.

The cable incorporates DDM/DOM (Digital Diagnostic Monitoring) functionality, providing real-time diagnostic data including module temperature, supply voltage, and bias current through the MSA-compatible interface. This monitoring capability enables proactive network management and early detection of potential issues.

The cable operates within a 0 to 70°C temperature range, suitable for controlled data center environments. With an MTBF rating of 1,000,000 hours, the cable delivers long-term reliability for mission-critical infrastructure.

Our 10G SFP+ active DAC is CE/RoHS certified and compliant with product safety standards. Because our focus is providing top quality service, we perform comprehensive quality checks before delivery of our products. As a result, we conduct electrical parameter measurements, connector inspection tests, and SFP+ EEPROM memory data validation tests to ensure reliable operation in your network infrastructure.