StarTech 0.5m 10G SFP+ DAC Cable, Passive Twinax | Enterprise, Hot-Swappable

Maintain high-speed 10G connections with a direct-attach copper cable designed for short-reach infrastructure. This 0.5 m SFP+ DAC twinax cable provides a cost-effective alternative to fiber for rack-level links, while keeping power draw low at less than 0.5 W. It is hot-swappable, making it easier to service live environments without extended downtime. Engineered to meet or exceed OEM specifications, this cable is built for deployments that demand predictable interoperability and dependable signal integrity. It is compatible with Cisco SFP-H10GB-CU50CM and complies with MSA industry standards, giving procurement teams and network engineers a practical option for standardized 10G connectivity. The passive copper design is well suited for short interconnects between switches, servers, and storage devices where simplicity and efficiency matter. For teams replacing higher-cost optical links in the same rack or adjacent rack, this cable helps reduce complexity without compromising the connection path. StarTech backs the cable with a lifetime warranty, adding long-term confidence for infrastructure environments that value serviceability and lifecycle cost control.