HPE Aruba DAC
Best high-speed connection for rack-mounted server and switch setups.
This cable is the gold standard for cleaning up your rack’s cable management while maintaining rock-solid 10GbE speeds. You sacrifice the flexibility of long-distance fiber, but you gain a dead-simple, plug-and-play connection that eliminates the headache of separate transceivers.
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Who it's for
- Budget-conscious network managers seeking affordable high-speed connectivity for short distances
- Data center engineers requiring energy-efficient links with minimal signal latency
- IT administrators prioritizing guaranteed hardware compatibility and seamless network performance
Who should skip it
- Facilities managers operating in environments prone to electrical interference issues
- Network architects needing flexible reach beyond a single server rack
- Technicians managing high-density server environments with limited cable routing space
Performance breakdown
Signal Integrity
Copper construction ensures stable, low-latency data transmission for critical network links.
Installation Simplicity
Plug-and-play design eliminates complex configuration for immediate, hassle-free network deployment.
Deployment Versatility
Perfect for high-density rack environments where short-reach connectivity is essential.
Build Durability
Robust materials provide long-term reliability for permanent server-to-switch infrastructure setups.
Throughput Efficiency
Consistently maintains 10Gbps speeds without the overhead of active optical components.
Compatibility
Optimized specifically for Aruba hardware to ensure seamless, error-free device handshakes.
Key Specs
Cable Type
DAC
Data Rate
10 Gbit/s
Cable Length
9.84 ft
Conductor Material
Bare Copper
Application Type
Direct Attach Cable (DAC)
Manufacturer
HPE
Model Number
R9F84A
Product Name
Aruba 10G SFP+ to SFP+ 3M DAC for HPE
Connector Type on First End
SFP+
Connector Type on Second End
SFP+
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