Aruba J9283D 10G SFP+ to SFP+ 3 m DAC Cable

Keep short-haul 10 GbE links simple, predictable, and cost-efficient with Aruba’s 3 m SFP+ direct-attach copper cable. Designed for SFP+ ports on compatible Aruba switching platforms, this DAC removes the need for separate optical transceivers on both ends, which helps reduce bill of materials and simplifies spares planning. At 3 meters, it is sized for adjacent racks, top-of-rack to server connections, and other tightly controlled interconnects where optical reach is unnecessary. Direct-attach copper also avoids the added complexity of fiber patching for short runs, making it a practical choice for high-density environments that value clean cable management and fast deployment. For infrastructure teams standardizing on Aruba switching, this cable is a straightforward way to preserve 10 GbE performance while keeping the network fabric economical and easy to service. It is the kind of component that earns its place in production by doing one job well: carrying critical traffic between SFP+ endpoints with minimal overhead.