HPE X240 Direct Attach Cable
Best reliable connection for high speed data center networking
This direct attach cable provides a reliable, high-speed link for enterprise networking environments. By integrating connectors directly into the cable assembly, it eliminates the need for separate transceivers, simplifying deployment and reducing signal loss in short-range rack connections.
$266.09
Who it's for
- Network administrators looking to reduce hardware costs in data centers
- IT technicians needing quick and reliable server-to-switch connections
- High-frequency trading firms requiring the fastest possible data transfer speeds
Who should skip it
- Engineers designing networks that span across large facility floors
- Data center managers prioritizing clean and lightweight cable organization
- Users operating mixed-vendor environments requiring universal hardware interoperability
Performance breakdown
Signal Integrity
Twinax construction minimizes interference for rock-solid, error-free data transmission.
Installation Simplicity
Pre-terminated SFP+ design eliminates complex transceiver configuration and setup time.
Hardware Compatibility
Extensive validation ensures seamless integration across HPE's diverse networking ecosystem.
Build Durability
Ruggedized housing stands up to repeated insertions in high-density racks.
Latency Performance
Direct copper connection provides near-zero latency for high-speed server communication.
Cable Flexibility
Stiff shielding offers great protection but requires careful routing in tight spaces.
Key Specs
Cable Length
3 meters
Connector Type
SFP+ to SFP+
Cable Type
Twinax
Compatibility
HPE 10504, 10508, 10512, 12504, 12508, 12518, 5120-48, 5500-24, 5500-48, 5900AF-48, 5920AF-24, 7502, 7503, 7506, FlexFabric 1.92, 11908, 12902, Modular Smart Array 1040, SimpliVity 380 Gen10, 380 Gen9
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