Aruba JG328A HPE X240 40G QSFP+ 5 m DAC Cable

Build short-reach 40 GbE links without adding optical modules or extra patching complexity. The HPE X240 40G QSFP+ 5 m DAC cable is a direct attach twinax cable designed for compatible QSFP+ ports in high-density switching and server environments. At 5 m, it gives you enough reach for adjacent rack or same-rack connections while keeping the path simple and tightly controlled. Direct attach cabling is often the right choice when you want fewer points of failure and a cleaner physical layer. This cable is well suited for top-of-rack and rack-to-rack deployments where short, fixed-distance connectivity is preferred. By using a passive-style DAC approach, it helps reduce the need for separate transceivers and keeps installation overhead lower than optical alternatives. For infrastructure teams, the value is in the details: a cable that fits the port type, the distance, and the density of the environment. When you are connecting 40 GbE-capable equipment in a production rack, the right DAC cable can simplify deployment and keep the network layout disciplined.