Brocade 40G-QSFP-4SFP-C-0701 Compatible 40G QSFP+ to 4 x 10G SFP+ Passive Copper Breakout Cable, 7m (23ft)

For short, high-density connections, this DAC cable combines 40G performance with a fixed 7m (23ft) cable run. It corresponds to Brocade 40G-QSFP-4SFP-C-0701 and uses a factory-terminated passive copper link without separate optical modules or patch cords.

OEM Part Number: 40G-QSFP-4SFP-C-0701HT Part Number: 40G-QSFP-4SFP-C-0701

Product Highlights

• Compatible alternative to Brocade 40G-QSFP-4SFP-C-0701
• 40G connectivity at 40Gbps
• Interface configuration: QSFP+ to 4 SFP+
• Fixed length and part number: 7m (23ft), 40G-QSFP-4SFP-C-0701
• Conductor specification: 26AWG
• Minimum bend radius: 30mm

This assembly uses 26AWG conductors, PVC (OFNR) jacket, minimum bend radius 30mm. These mechanical characteristics affect how the cable should be dressed behind the equipment. Avoid sharp edges, excessive ties and repeated tight bends close to the connector boots.

The intended application is determined by the host interface and protocol support. Listed interface and protocol references include SFF-8436, SFF-8431 and QSFP+ MSA. Confirm that the host firmware and port configuration support the same operating mode.

The QSFP+ to 4 SFP+ configuration divides the high-speed interface into multiple lower-speed connections. Verify the upstream lane assignment, downstream port speeds and breakout setting on the host before connecting the assembly. Each branch must attach to the correct remote interface.

A passive DAC has no separate optical conversion stage. Its low-power, low-latency operation is useful for short equipment links, but the assembly must remain within the length and signaling mode accepted by both hosts.

The extended 7m (23ft) reach supports connections across adjacent racks or between separated equipment rows. Secure the cable along its route, protect both ends from pull loads and preserve ventilation. The integrated DAC construction avoids a chain of separate modules and patch leads.

40G-QSFP-4SFP-C-0701 is the longest of 7 verified length options in this family. Compared with 40G-QSFP-4SFP-C-0501 at 5m (16ft), it provides 2m of additional reach for a longer vertical drop, a wider rack or an adjacent-cabinet route. Confirm that the complete path requires this length, because unused slack still needs supported, bend-safe storage.

Compatibility is more than matching the QSFP+ to 4 SFP+ shape. This assembly is prepared for hosts expecting 40G-QSFP-4SFP-C-0701 and is checked for identification, stable link behavior and electrical continuity, link stability and diagnostic readouts. We recommend confirming the equipment model and software release for critical deployments or mixed-vendor installations.

This product is ordered as 40G-QSFP-4SFP-C-0701 in 7m (23ft). Include the equipment model and software release if you would like a pre-order compatibility review. Other lengths use different part numbers and should not be substituted into the same order line.

Quality control includes connector appearance, cable identification and functional verification. Packing materials are selected to keep the connector housings and cable boots from taking impact during transport, and the coil is not compressed into an undersized bundle. Volume orders can include customer-specific labels and packing documentation.

Standard configurations normally ship within one to three working days. Worldwide courier, air freight and sea freight options are available, and shipments can also be sent on your own courier account or delivered to an appointed forwarder.