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SFP+ to SFP+ DAC Cable, Passive, 10GB, 10GBASE-CU-BCC | Aruba Compatible 1 to 7 Meter

SFP+ to SFP+ DAC Cable, Passive, 10GB, 10GBASE-CU-BCC | Aruba Compatible 1 to 7 Meter

J9281D-BCC

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Description

The J9281D-BCC is a drop-in compatible replacement for the Aruba J9281D. This passive direct attach copper cable plugs directly into SFP+ ports on Aruba switches and routers without requiring additional transceivers. - 10GBASE-CU compliant passive twinax cable delivering 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity - SFP+ to SFP+ connectors with copper twinax cable assembly, supporting data rates from 1.25 to 10.31 Gbps - Available in 1m, 3m, and 7m lengths to suit rack-level and inter-rack connections - Passive design draws less than 0.5W per end, eliminating active signal conditioning and reducing heat in high-density deployments - Compliant with SFP+ MSA SFF-8431 and IEEE 802.3 specifications for guaranteed interoperability - Operating temperature range of 0 to 70 degrees Celsius for standard commercial environments

Features

• 10GBASE-CU compliance ensures electrical compatibility with all SFP+ ports designed for copper direct attach, including support for 10G Ethernet, 8G Fibre Channel, and FCoE applications
• Passive twinax architecture requires no active signal conditioning, power consumption remains below 0.5W per connector module compared to 1W+ for active cables
• Data rate support from 1.25 Gbps (Gigabit Ethernet fallback) to 10.31 Gbps (10G Ethernet) allows the same cable to serve mixed-speed deployments when port speed is administratively set
• SFF-8431 MSA conformance guarantees mechanical fit and electrical pin-out consistency across vendors, cable is hot-swappable without shutdown
• Twinax copper construction supports reaches up to 7 meters without signal repeaters, ideal for top-of-rack to adjacent-rack connections where fibre cost and complexity are not justified
• Commercial temperature rating (0 to 70C) suits standard data centre and wiring closet environments, cable remains within spec during sustained 10G transmission in enclosed rack conditions

Warranty

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Technical Specifications

Alternate Part Codes

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Technical Specifications

Brand: Blue Cable Co
BCC SKU: J9281D-xM-BCC
Compatible Replacement For: J9281D
Compatibility: Aruba compatible
Lab Testing: Tested in Sydney, Australia
Warranty: 5-year advanced hardware replacement (Blue Cable Co)
Form Factor: SFP+ to SFP+
Cable Type: Passive direct attach copper (twinax)
Data Rate: 1.25 to 10.31 Gbps
Standards: 10GBASE-CU, IEEE 802.3, SFP+ MSA SFF-8431
Connector Type: SFP+ (both ends)
Available Lengths: 1m, 3m, 7m
Wire Gauge: 28-30 AWG
Power Consumption: Less than 0.5W per end
Operating Temperature: 0 to 70 degrees Celsius

Alternate Part Codes

J9281B, J9283B, J9285B

FAQs

Q: Will this work in place of the Aruba J9281D?
A: Yes. The J9281D-BCC is a direct replacement for the Aruba J9281D. It conforms to the same 10GBASE-CU standard, uses the same SFP+ form factor, and delivers the same 10 Gbps data rate. It is plug-and-play compatible with Aruba switches and routers that specify J9281D support.

Q: Which Aruba platforms support this cable?
A: This cable is compatible with Aruba switches that include SFP+ ports and list J9281D or 10G SFP+ DAC support in their transceiver compatibility documentation. Confirmed compatible series include CX 6400, CX 6300, CX 6200, CX 6100, 2930F, 2920, 2540, and 8320 families. Verify your specific model datasheet for J9281D or generic 10G SFP+ DAC support.

Q: What is the maximum reach for passive twinax and why does it matter?
A: Passive twinax DAC cables are limited to 7 meters due to copper attenuation at 10 Gbps signalling rates. Beyond 7m, signal integrity degrades below receiver sensitivity thresholds without active equalization. For longer runs, use active twinax (up to 15m) or switch to fibre optics. Within the 7m limit, passive cables offer lower cost, lower power, and lower latency than active or optical alternatives.

Q: Can I mix cable lengths in the same switch or use different lengths on a link aggregation group?
A: Yes. Electrical propagation delay differences between 1m and 7m cables are negligible (under 35 nanoseconds) and do not affect link aggregation timing or switch fabric performance. Each cable is independently coded and operates at the same data rate. You can deploy the length that suits each physical connection without concern for mixing within a single chassis or LAG bundle.

Q: Does this cable support Fibre Channel over Ethernet or just Ethernet?
A: This cable supports both 10G Ethernet (10.31 Gbps) and 8G Fibre Channel (8.5 Gbps) as well as FCoE encapsulation. The SFP+ electrical interface and 10GBASE-CU signalling are multi-protocol capable. Application support depends on the host port configuration. Aruba switches with unified fabric or FCoE licensing can run FC traffic over this cable when appropriately configured.

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