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As data centers & enterprises seek to achieve higher performance goals, direct attach cables (DACs) & active optical cables (AOCs) are being leveraged more often as solutions to simplify complex connections. AddOn DACs and AOCs can help you speed up and maintain your networks.

Our 10G SFP+ DACs and AOCs can be utilized in a variety of different deployments. With 10G SFP+ DACs and AOCs, they help to develop cost-effective cabling systems and reduced cabling costs. Top-of-rack (ToR) connections between ToR switches and servers can be made by using 10G SFP+ DACs. Whereas AOCs can be used for ToR, middle-of-row (MoR), and end-of-row (EoR) connections due to their longer transmission distance.

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DACs vs. AOCs

Direct attach cables (DACs) and active optical cables (AOCs) are common network cabling options for switches and racks. Both are preassembled cables with familiar transceiver form factors on each end. Like transceivers, they come in a variety of speeds, distances, and configurations. Since DACs and AOCs are plug-and-play, you can upgrade your network without adding the complexity of fiber cabling.

DACAOC
MaterialCopper-basedFiber-based
UsageTop-of-RackTop-of-Rack, Middle of Row
Lower power consumption & temperature ranges
Better reach & speed
Final price & daily operating costs
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Features and Specifications

AddOn offers two types of 10G direct attach cables: active and passive, and 10G SFP+ AOC for customers to choose from. The following table shows the main parameters of 10G SFP+ DACs and AOCs:

Bend RadiusAvailable LengthsJacket MaterialTemperatureProtocols

10G SFP+ Active DAC

23mm

0.5m (2ft) - 7m (23ft)

PVC (OFNR)

0 to 70°C

1 x InfiniBand™ QDR, DDR, SDR, 10G Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre Channel

10G SFP+ Passive DAC

23mm

0.5m (2ft) - 7m (23ft)

PVC (OFNR)

0 to 70°C

1 x InfiniBand™ QDR, DDR, SDR, 10G Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre Channel

10G SFP+ AOC

7.5mm

1m (3ft) - 30m (98ft)

OFNP

0 to 70°C

1 x InfiniBand™ QDR, DDR, SDR, 10G Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre Channel


Platform Support

AddOn compatible DAC & AOC cables are available for many compatible brands, including Arista, Cisco, Juniper, and more.

BrandSeries
AristaCAB-SFP-SFP
AOC-S-S-10G
JuniperSFP-10-GE-DAC
QFX-SFP-DAC
EX-SFP-10GE-DAC
JNP-10G-AOC
QFX-SFP-DAC-#MA-AOC
CiscoSFP-H10GB-CU
SFP-H10GB-ACU
SFP-10G-AOC

For more information or a quote, contact us or visit the 10G SFP DACs & AOCs product page.

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