Brocade 40G-QSFP-C-01501 Compatible 40G QSFP+ Passive Copper Cable, 1.5m (5ft)

The 40G-QSFP-C-01501 cable offers a direct QSFP+ to QSFP+ connection at 40Gbps. Its 1.5m (5ft) length and DAC construction are intended for Brocade equipment, with no separate transceiver-and-patch-cord assembly required.

OEM Part Number: 40G-QSFP-C-01501HT Part Number: 40G-QSFP-C-01501

Product Highlights

• Compatible alternative to Brocade 40G-QSFP-C-01501
• 40G connectivity at 40Gbps
• Interface configuration: QSFP+ to QSFP+
• Fixed length and part number: 1.5m (5ft), 40G-QSFP-C-01501
• Conductor specification: 30AWG
• Minimum bend radius: 33.5mm

This assembly uses 30AWG conductors, PVC (OFNR) jacket, minimum bend radius 33.5mm. 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.

40G-QSFP-C-01501 occupies the middle of this family between 40G-QSFP-C-0101 at 1m (3ft) and 40G-QSFP-C-0201 at 2m (7ft). It adds 0.5m over the shorter option for extra routing clearance, while the next longer version adds another 0.5m. Measure the managed path and choose this version when its reach is sufficient without creating the slack associated with the longer assembly.

The intended application is determined by the host interface and protocol support. Listed interface and protocol references include SFF-8436, QSFP+ MSA and IEEE 802.3ba. Confirm that the host firmware and port configuration support the same operating mode.

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 additional half metre beyond a one-metre assembly gives 40G-QSFP-C-01501 useful routing flexibility when the ports are not directly aligned. It can accommodate a different rack unit or a short service loop, but excess cable should be dressed loosely rather than folded into a tight coil.

The assembly is configured for equipment that recognizes 40G-QSFP-C-01501. Before shipment, we inspect both connectors and verify identification, link establishment and electrical continuity, link stability and diagnostic readouts. Host hardware and firmware revisions can affect third-party cable acceptance, so customers can provide the equipment model and software release for a pre-order compatibility review.

Quote HT part number 40G-QSFP-C-01501 with the required quantity. The 1.5m (5ft) length is fixed for this part number; if a different length is needed, select its corresponding page and OEM reference from the length list above. Standard HT labels and project-specific packaging are available.

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.

Lead time for ordinary configurations is normally one to three working days, while production quantities are confirmed with the order. We can arrange express courier or economy freight according to destination and carton volume, or hand the shipment to your appointed logistics provider.