40G QSFP+ to 4xSFP+

Overview

• ColorChip 40G QSFP+ to 4×SFP+ Breakout DAC is designed for applications where a 40G QSFP+ port needs to be divided into four independent 10G SFP+ channels. This passive copper breakout cable supports 4×10G Ethernet (10GBASE-CR) and provides a simple, low-power, and low-latency connectivity option for servers, switches, and storage devices.
  With excellent signal integrity and compliance with SFF-8436 and SFF-8431, this breakout DAC enables cost-effective deployment in high-density data center architectures.
  

Key Features

• Supports 1×40G to 4×10G breakout operation
• Compliant with SFF-8436 (QSFP+) and SFF-8431/SFF-8432 (SFP+)
• Supports 40GBASE-CR4 and 4×10GBASE-CR
• Passive copper design with ultra-low latency
• Low insertion loss and low crosstalk for short-reach links
• Available in multiple wire gauges (26–30 AWG) and lengths up to 5m
• Hot-pluggable QSFP+ and SFP+ connectors
• Ideal for cost and power-optimized short-reach deployments
• Temperature Range: 0~ 70 °C
• 3.3V power supply

Applications

• Top-of-Rack (ToR) switch fan-out to multiple servers
• Server and storage uplinks requiring 4×10G lanes
• Data center aggregation and virtualization environments
• Low-cost replacement for optical breakout modules for short distances