Aruba X242 QSFP+ to QSFP+ 5 m DAC Cable

Keep high-speed links simple between switches and servers with the Aruba X242 40G QSFP+ to QSFP+ 5 m DAC cable. Direct-attach copper is the right fit when you need short-reach connectivity without the added cost, power draw, or configuration complexity of separate optics and fiber assemblies. At 5 m, this cable gives you the reach needed for adjacent rack and row-to-row connections while preserving the deterministic behavior infrastructure teams expect from a copper interconnect. It is a practical choice for top-of-rack and aggregation-layer deployments where port density, cable management, and predictable performance matter more than long-distance transport. For environments standardizing on Aruba switching, this cable helps keep procurement straightforward and deployment consistent. It is designed for 40G QSFP+ ports and fits the kind of high-value infrastructure where every link must be easy to install, easy to trace, and easy to maintain. When you are building around dense, short-run 40G connectivity, DAC remains one of the most efficient ways to connect critical equipment.