The MikroTik XS+DA0001 is a high-performance, cost-effective direct attach copper (DAC) cable designed for high-speed data interconnects. It supports multi-rate communication, making it a versatile choice for bridging SFP, SFP+, and SFP28 ports. Engineered for short-range deployments, it provides a low-power and low-latency solution for inter-rack and intra-rack connectivity.
Technical Specifications
- Product Code: XS+DA0001
- Connector Type: SFP28 to SFP28 (Backwards compatible with SFP+ and SFP)
- Cable Length: 1 meter
- Supported Data Rates: 1G / 10G / 25G
- Media Type: Passive Twinax Copper
- MTBF: Approximately 100,000 hours at 25°C
- Compliance: SFP+ MSA Compliant
Key Features
- Multi-Standard Support: Beyond standard 10G SFP+ links, this cable natively supports the 25G SFP28 standard, offering future-proofing for your network infrastructure.
- High Efficiency: As a passive direct attach cable, it consumes minimal power and adds negligible latency to your network path, ideal for high-frequency trading or intensive data centre environments.
- Cost-Effective Interconnect: Provides a reliable, plug-and-play connection between routers, switches, and servers without the added expense of optical transceivers and fibre patch cables.
- Versatile Compatibility: Fully compliant with SFP+ MSA specifications, ensuring broad interoperability across various hardware platforms.
Deployment Notes
- Mixed Port Environments: When connecting devices with different port types (e.g., an SFP 1G port to an SFP+ 10G port), it is recommended to manually set the speed to 1Gbps, disable Auto Negotiation, enable Full Duplex, and turn off Flow Control on both ends to ensure a stable link.
- Electrical Isolation: Please note that because these are copper-based twinax cables, they do not provide the electrical isolation between interconnected devices that fibre optic cables provide.
