{"product_id":"axiom-qsfp-4x10g-ac3m-ax-40gbase-cr4-active-dac","title":"Axiom 40GBASE-CR4 QSFP+ to 4x10G Active DAC 3m","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-overview\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eAxiom 40GBASE-CR4 QSFP+ to 4x10G Active DAC Cable\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAxiom 40GBASE-CR4 QSFP+ active DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers high-performance 40G connectivity for data center environments requiring cost-effective breakout solutions. This \u003cstrong\u003eCisco-compatible active direct attach cable\u003c\/strong\u003e converts a single 40GBASE-CR4 QSFP+ connection into four independent 10GBASE-CU SFP+ ports over 3 meters of active copper, making it ideal for short-reach networking, storage, and server interconnect applications. Built for demanding data center operations, this \u003cstrong\u003eQSFP+ to 4 SFP+ breakout cable\u003c\/strong\u003e provides reliable, low-latency performance while reducing infrastructure costs compared to OEM alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40GBASE-CR4 QSFP+ to 4x 10GBASE-CU SFP+ active breakout configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-meter active copper cable with integrated signal conditioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCisco-compatible design for seamless integration with existing infrastructure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-power active electronics for efficient data center deployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCost-effective alternative to OEM QSFP+ breakout solutions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports high-density server and storage interconnect applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable short-reach connectivity for top-of-rack and end-of-row deployments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"specifications\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAxiom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQSFP-4X10G-AC3M-AX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive Direct Attach Cable (Active DAC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnector Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1x QSFP+ (Male) to 4x SFP+ (Male)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtocol Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40GBASE-CR4 \/ 10GBASE-CU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 meters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransmission Medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive Copper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco-compatible networking equipment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData center, storage, and networking interconnect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-power active electronics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a QSFP+ to 4 SFP+ active DAC cable used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eQSFP+ to 4 SFP+ active DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e breaks out a single 40G QSFP+ port into four 10G SFP+ connections, enabling flexible port density in data centers. This Axiom cable supports short-reach interconnects between switches, servers, and storage arrays in cost-sensitive environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this Axiom QSFP+ breakout cable compatible with Cisco equipment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the Axiom QSFP-4X10G-AC3M-AX is \u003cstrong\u003eCisco-compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed to work with Cisco Nexus switches and other Cisco networking platforms that support 40GBASE-CR4 and 10GBASE-CU standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does an active DAC compare to passive DAC cables?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActive DAC cables include integrated signal conditioning electronics, enabling longer reach and better signal integrity than passive alternatives. The \u003cstrong\u003e3-meter active copper construction\u003c\/strong\u003e of this Axiom cable provides reliable performance for data center deployments requiring extended distances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the advantages of using this 40GBASE-CR4 breakout solution?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eAxiom active DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e offers cost savings versus OEM cables, low power consumption, proven Cisco compatibility, and reliable performance for high-density data center and storage interconnect applications without requiring optical transceivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AXIOM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41734114836555,"sku":"QSFP-4X10G-AC3M-AX","price":891.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/4da644ad-705e-4e13-9aac-1706b63962dc.jpg?v=1784828512","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/axiom-qsfp-4x10g-ac3m-ax-40gbase-cr4-active-dac","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}