PRODUCT BRIEF Intel Ethernet QSFP+ Cables Network Connectivity Intel Ethernet QSFP+ Cables QSFP+ Passive Copper Cables for Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapters Key Features Zinc die-cast SFP+ and QSFP+ connec- 1m (3.3 ft), 3m (9.8 ft), and 5m (16.4 tors with pull-to-release latching ft) QSFP+ 40GbE direct attach passive copper cables Low cross-talk and pair-to-pair skew maintains signal integrity QSFP+ Direct Attach cables offer a highly cost effective way to connect 3x the port density of standard SFP+ within racks and across adjacent racks product saves rack space and power Fully compatible with Intel Ethernet Reduced power budget and lower port Converged Network Adapters cost compared to optical solutions Supports 10-Gigabit Ethernet and Conforms to environmental stan- 802.3ba 40-Gigabit Ethernet standards dards as described in the Product Environment Content Report QSFP+ MSA (Multi-Source-Agreement) compliant One year warranty QSFP+ to QSFP+ 30 AWG SFF-8436 compliant cable and connector design Overview Intel offers Intel Ethernet QSFP+ passive Intel Ethernet QSFP+ Breakout Cables bandwidth application requirements such copper cables for customers who would offer IT professionals a cost-effective as content distribution, high-end virtu- like to deploy Intel Ethernet Converged interconnect solution for merging 40GbE alization using multiple CPUs, network Network Adapters with a QSFP+ direct QSFP+ and 10GbE SFP+ adapters, switch- appliances, and Applications Delivery attach cable. Intel Ethernet Converged es, and servers. Each cable features a Controllers (ACD) used for content cach- Network Adapters with QSFP+ connectiv- single QSFP+ connector (SFF-8436) rated ing, load balancing, and compression. To ity deliver proven, reliable solutions for for 40-Gbps on one and (4) SFP+ connec- ensure maximum flexibility, Intel supports deployments of high density Ethernet tors (SFF-8431), each rated for 10-Gbps, the ability to use any combination of Intel for unified 10GbE network connections. on the other. This cable type allows cus- Ethernet QSFP+ Optic, Intel Ethernet These QSFP+ adapters use the latest PCI tomers to bridge the gap between 10GbE QSFP+ Twinaxial Cable, or Intel Ethernet Express* v3.0 bus technology for maxi- and 40GbE cables, switches and adapters, QSFP+ Breakout Cable. mum bandwidth and address the increas- and economically links a QSFP+ port with This enables customers to create the ing capability of the latest Intel Xeon* an upstream 10GbE SFP+ switch. configuration that best meets the needs processor E5/E7 based platforms. Intel Ethernet QSFP+ Cables provide a of their data center environment, while Intel Ethernet QSFP+ Twinaxial Cables high density, high bandwidth solution ensuring compatibility between adapter are 40GBASE-CR4 802.3ba qualified pas - at low cost and reduced power budget. and accessories. sive copper cables that provide next gen- Available in 1 meter, 3 meter, and 5 eration performance by combining four meter lengths, both cable types are fully 10Gb/s SFP+ channels into one affordable compliant with MSA standards. Custom- high-density QSFP+ package. ers can move efficiently to 40GbE for high Product Codes Cable Length Intel Ethernet QSFP+ Twinaxial Cables Intel Ethernet QSFP+ Breakout Cables 1 Meter XLDACBL1 X4DACBL1 3 Meters XLDACBL3 X4DACBL3 5 Meters XLDACBL5 X4DACBL5 Intel Ethernet QSFP+ Optics Product Codes Confi gu rat ion Code Intel Ethernet QSFP+ SR Optic E40GQSFPSR Intel Ethernet QSFP+ LR Optic E40GQSFPLR Compatible Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter Product Codes Confi gu rat ion No. of Ports Single Pack Bulk 5 Pack Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X520-QDA1 1 X520QDA1 Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter XL710-QDA1 1 XL710QDA1 XL710QDA1BLK Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter XL710-QDA2 2 XL710QDA2 XL710QDA2BLK Customer Support For Product Information Intel Customer Support Services offers a broad selection of To speak to a customer service representative regarding Intel programs including phone support and warranty service. products, please call 1-800-538-3373 (U.S. and Canada) or visit For more information, contact us at www.intel.com/support. www.intel.com/support/feedback.htm for the telephone number in your area. 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