Cisco QSFP to 4x SFP-10G Active Copper Splitter Cable 10m

• Brand: Cisco
• Product Type: QSFP to 4x SFP-10G Active Breakout Cable
• Interface A: QSFP (40G)
• Interface B: 4 × SFP-10G
• Cable Type: Active Copper (DAC with signal conditioning)
• Length: 10 meters
• Data Rate: 40G to 4 × 10G
• Reach: Extended (up to 10m)
• Latency: Low latency (active design)
• Application: Cross-rack / data center breakout
• Compatibility: Cisco QSFP-enabled switching platforms

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• Organizations choose this active breakout cable when passive copper solutions cannot meet distance or signal quality requirements. It enables reliable 10G distribution from a single 40G QSFP port across multiple endpoints in larger rack or multi-rack deployments.
• Compared to passive breakout cables, this active version ensures stronger signal integrity, extended reach, and improved stability in environments with higher electromagnetic interference or structured cabling constraints.
• For procurement teams, it provides a cost-effective way to extend the lifecycle of existing 40G switching infrastructure while enabling gradual migration to higher-density 10G server architectures without redesigning the entire network backbone.