Brocade XBR-TWX-0501 Compatible 10G SFP+ Active Copper Twinax Cable, 5m (16ft)

This HT cable matches the XBR-TWX-0501 requirement for Brocade equipment. The 5m (16ft) assembly supports 10G operation and provides an actively conditioned copper link for the stated high-speed interface; its complete electrical and mechanical details are listed below.

OEM Part Number: XBR-TWX-0501HT Part Number: XBR-TWX-0501

Product Highlights

• Compatible alternative to Brocade XBR-TWX-0501
• 10G connectivity at 10Gbps
• Interface configuration: SFP+ to SFP+
• Fixed length and part number: 5m (16ft), XBR-TWX-0501
• Cable construction: Active Twinax
• Conductor specification: 28AWG
• Maximum power consumption: ≤0.5W
• Minimum bend radius: 30mm

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 5m (16ft) length gives XBR-TWX-0501 more freedom for adjacent-rack and row-end deployments. Longer copper runs need particular attention to routing weight and bend control; the ACC specification and host support must still match the intended link.

XBR-TWX-0501 occupies the middle of this family between XBR-TWX-0301 at 3m (10ft) and 10G-SFPP-TWX-0701 at 7m (23ft). 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 28AWG 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 1x InfiniBand QDR, DDR, SDR, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre Channel. Confirm that the host firmware and port configuration support the same operating mode.

The HT cable carries the compatibility configuration associated with XBR-TWX-0501, while its mechanical assembly remains the fixed 5m (16ft) version described here. Incoming inspection, connector examination and a live link test are completed before packing. Customers with unusually old or new Brocade software can request a pre-order check.

Use part number XBR-TWX-0501 for the 5m (16ft) assembly. For mixed-length projects, list each required part number and quantity separately so that every cable can be tested and packed according to its intended installation.

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.