Arista CAB-Q-Q-5M | 40G QSFP+ Twinax DAC Cable, Passive Copper, 5 Metre

Q: What is the maximum cable length for the CAB-Q-Q-5M?
A: The CAB-Q-Q-5M is a 5-metre passive copper twinax DAC cable. Passive QSFP+ DAC cables are typically suited for distances up to 7 metres; for longer runs, active DAC or optical transceivers should be considered.

Q: Is the CAB-Q-Q-5M compatible with non-Arista switches?
A: The cable is compliant with the QSFP+ MSA and SFF-8436 standards, which are widely supported across many vendors' platforms. However, Arista certifies and guarantees compatibility on its own Arista EOS-based switches. Compatibility with third-party equipment should be verified with the respective vendor.

Q: Does this cable require any drivers or software configuration?
A: No. The CAB-Q-Q-5M is a plug-and-play passive DAC cable. It is natively recognised by Arista EOS with no additional drivers or manual configuration required.

Q: What protocols and standards does the CAB-Q-Q-5M support?
A: It supports 40GBASE-CR4 Ethernet, QDR InfiniBand, and 10GE/40GE applications, making it suitable for both data centre networking and high-performance computing environments.

Q: Can I purchase the Arista CAB-Q-Q-5M in Australia from IP Trading?
A: Yes. IP Trading (iptrading.com.au) is an Australian B2B IT hardware reseller stocking authentic Arista cables and transceivers. Orders can be placed online or via our sales team for fast delivery across Australia.

Q: What warranty does the CAB-Q-Q-5M carry?
A: The CAB-Q-Q-5M is covered by Arista's 1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty, including parts, repair, or replacement with a 10 business day turnaround. Next Business Day and 4-Hour Advance Hardware Replacement support services are also available.