The QSFP4SFPPC3M is an MSA Compliant QSFP+ direct-attach Twinax breakout cable. It is designed, programmed and tested to bridge 40G network equipment with 10G compatible servers or routers. This passive Twin axial cable connects a single QSFP+ port to four 10G SFP+ ports and is fully hot-pluggable making upgrades and replacements seamless by minimizing network disruptions. At 3 meters long and designed for short-length, high-speed interconnects, this low-power, low-latency copper QSFP+ cable also uses a cost-effective cabling alternative to fiber-optic assemblies. It supports short-distance applications such as point-to-point in-rack and across-rack network switch or server connections, for up to four 10G SFP+ devices. StarTech.com SFP Cables All StarTech.com QSFP & QSFP+ cables are backed by a lifetime **and free lifetime multilingual technical support. StarTech.com offers a wide variety of direct-attach SFP Cables and SFP modules, providing the convenience and reliability you need to ensure dependable network performance. More from the Manufacturer Cable Length: 9.84 ft Cable Length: 9.84 ft Product Type: Network Cable Product Type: Network Cable Data Transfer Rate: 40 Gbit/s Device Supported: Transceiver Device Supported: Router Device Supported: Switch Device Supported: Server Device Supported: Network Device Manufacturer Part Number: QSFP4SFPPC3M Packaged Quantity: 1 Limited Warranty: Lifetime Weight (Approximate): 1.01 lb Features: Hot-swappable Features: Passive Manufacturer: StarTech.com Product Name: Twinaxial Network Cable Brand Name: StarTech.com Brand Name: StarTech.com Country of Origin: China Cable Type: Twinaxial Connector Type on First End: QSFP+ Network - Male Connector Type on Second End: SFP+ Network - Male Product Color: Black Environmentally Friendly: Yes Cable Type: Twinaxial Connector Type on First End: QSFP+ Network - Male Connector Type on Second End: SFP+ Network - Male American Wire Gauge: 30 AWG Jacket Material: Polyvinyl