Application Guide

10G SFP+ DAC’s perform in an optimal way for data transmission lengths of around (or less than) 7

meters that ask for low power consumption and latency. This scenario is very convenient for the use of

10G SFP+ DAC’s in connections within a relatively small range between servers and switches.

There is another beneﬁcial scenario for the use of 10G SFP+ DAC’s: they oﬀer more access for

equipments that comprise high densities of data and that are stored in reduced storage spaces like a

single cabinet. While this may represent a limitation in terms of maintenance and management of the

switches in the long term, the easy access makes for a simpler and more eﬀective Telecom connection.

Additional Considerations for Potential Applications

While 10G SFP+ DACs and 10G SFP+ AOCs are mainly used in data centers because of the

high-performance they bring in computing connectivities, there are other considerations we suggest

taking before you design and implement potential and eﬀective solutions for your deployment:

Application: Consider the type of application the DAC will be ultimately used for: Top of Rack, Middle of

Row or End of row.

Cabling: Think of the cabling equipment that you have available. Also you need to take into account the

amount of space available in your rack and the possible cable routes that you need to outline.

Length: Consider the distances between the switches and the servers.

Consumption: Think about the power requirements of your project.

Budget: It is always advisable to have a clear idea on the costs that your project will bring.

Safety Information

DIRECT ATTACH CABLE

APPLICATION GUIDE

The cables can only be

installed or replaced by

qualied personnel.

Please wear

antistatic gloves.

Caution against

moisture.

Do not disassemnle or

modify the cables

Do not approach or look

directly at the optical ber

exit with naked eyes.

Excessive bendingis

strictly prohibited.