Dell (Force10) CBL-10GSFP-DAC-3MA Compatible 10G SFP+ Active Copper Twinax Cable, 3m (10ft)

The (Force10) CBL-10GSFP-DAC-3MA cable offers a direct SFP+ to SFP+ connection at 10Gbps. Its 3m (10ft) length and DAC construction are intended for Dell equipment, with no separate transceiver-and-patch-cord assembly required.

OEM Part Number: (Force10) CBL-10GSFP-DAC-3MAHT Part Number: (Force10) CBL-10GSFP-DAC-3MA

Product Highlights

• Compatible alternative to Dell (Force10) CBL-10GSFP-DAC-3MA
• 10G connectivity at 10Gbps
• Interface configuration: SFP+ to SFP+
• Fixed length and part number: 3m (10ft), (Force10) CBL-10GSFP-DAC-3MA
• Cable construction: Active Twinax
• Conductor specification: 30AWG
• Maximum power consumption: ≤0.5W
• Minimum bend radius: 23mm

The rated power consumption is ≤0.5W. Include this load in the host-port power and thermal budget, especially in densely populated switches. Maintain front-panel clearance and do not bundle the cable so tightly that it obstructs airflow around the connectors.

The intended application is determined by the host interface and protocol support. Listed interface and protocol references include 1x InfiniBand QDR, DDR, SDR, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre Channel. 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.

At 3m (10ft), this assembly can bridge non-aligned ports or adjacent racks while remaining a single direct-attach link. Support longer horizontal runs with suitable cable management and preserve space for cooling and future maintenance.

(Force10) CBL-10GSFP-DAC-3MA occupies the middle of this family between (Force10) CBL-10GSFP-DAC-1MA at 1m (3ft) and (Force10) CBL-10GSFP-DAC-5MA at 5m (16ft). It adds 2m over the shorter option for extra routing clearance, while the next longer version adds another 2m. Measure the managed path and choose this version when its reach is sufficient without creating the slack associated with the longer assembly.

This assembly uses 30AWG conductors, PVC (OFNR) jacket, minimum bend radius 23mm. 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 HT cable carries the compatibility configuration associated with (Force10) CBL-10GSFP-DAC-3MA, while its mechanical assembly remains the fixed 3m (10ft) version described here. Incoming inspection, connector examination and a live link test are completed before packing. Customers with unusually old or new Dell software can request a pre-order check.

Quote HT part number (Force10) CBL-10GSFP-DAC-3MA with the required quantity. The 3m (10ft) 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.

HT inspects and tests every completed cable before it enters finished stock. Protective caps or covers are fitted where applicable, followed by anti-static or tray packaging and an outer carton. Custom labels can cross-reference the customer part number, (Force10) CBL-10GSFP-DAC-3MA and the 3m (10ft) length for easier inventory control.

Available stock is usually packed and handed to the carrier within one to three working days. Delivery can be arranged by international express, air cargo or sea freight, with tracking details supplied after dispatch. Freight-collect shipments and delivery to a customer warehouse or forwarder can also be coordinated.