IBM 81Y8297 16.40 ft SFP+ Twinaxial Cable connects SFP+ modules in enterprise switch and storage arrays up to 16.4 feet without external power. Compliant with IEEE 802.3ae standards, this passive copper twinaxial cable delivers 10 Gigabit Ethernet throughput with lower latency than optical alternatives. Supports direct attach connections in InfiniBand and Fibre Channel environments. Compatible with IBM System x, Bladecenter, and Flex System architectures, as well as most third-party SFP+ equipped switches and network interface cards from leading manufacturers. Typical applications include high-density data center interconnects, server-to-storage communications, and rack-to-rack bridging where cost-effective copper connectivity is preferred over longer cable runs. Tested and guaranteed; available via quote.
