F5 Networks to Palo Alto Compatible SFP+ DAC 1 m

Maintain high-speed connectivity between F5 and Palo Alto equipment without adding separate optics on both ends. This 1 m SFP+ direct attach cable is designed for short-distance links inside the rack or between neighboring rack units, where latency, cost, and cable management all matter. By using a passive DAC design, it removes the need for two optical transceivers and the fiber patching they require. That means fewer parts to source, fewer failure points to track, and a cleaner path for dense deployments where every rack unit and every minute of install time counts. For infrastructure teams standardizing on 10 GbE, this cable is a practical way to connect compatible F5 and Palo Alto ports with predictable short-range performance. It is especially useful in environments where you want to reserve optics for longer runs and keep intra-rack links simple, direct, and economical. Choose this cable when you need a purpose-built interconnect for adjacent devices and want to avoid paying for more optical capability than the link requires.