Cisco 40G QSFP to 4x10G SFP+ DAC Breakout Cable 1M

• Top-of-Rack (ToR) switch to server connectivity
• Data center 40G to 10G network breakout deployments
• Cloud computing infrastructure interconnects
• Virtualization clusters requiring high-speed east-west traffic
• Enterprise rack-level switch aggregation
• High-density server farm connectivity
• Storage and compute network segmentation layers

• Brand: Cisco
• Model: QSFP-4SFP10G-CU1M=
• Part Number: QSFP-4SFP10G-CU1M=
• Product Type: 40G QSFP+ to 4x10G SFP+ Passive DAC Breakout Cable
• Cable Length: 1 Meter
• Connector Type A: QSFP+
• Connector Type B: 4 x SFP+
• Maximum Data Rate: 40Gbps (4 × 10Gbps)
• Cable Type: Passive Direct Attach Copper (DAC)
• Application Type: 40G to 10G Breakout Connectivity
• Deployment Environment: Data Center / Enterprise Network Racks
• Standards Compliance: IEEE 802.3ba, SFF-8436, SFF-8431
• Interface Type: High-speed Ethernet interconnect
• Use Case Category: Top-of-Rack / Server-to-Switch connectivity
• Power Requirement: Passive (no external power required)

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• Enterprises choose this breakout DAC cable when they need efficient 40G port expansion without increasing switch complexity or cost.
• It provides a cost-effective alternative to optical transceivers and fiber cabling for short-reach intra-rack connectivity.
• The passive copper design reduces power consumption, helping improve overall data center energy efficiency and thermal management.
• It enables seamless migration from 10G to 40G architectures, supporting infrastructure modernization strategies.
• Its breakout capability maximizes switch port utilization, reducing hardware sprawl in high-density environments.