SFP+ direct-attach Twinax cable adds reliable 40 GbE connections over copper SFP+ DAC Twinax Cable length is 3 meter (9.8 feet) SFP+ direct-attach copper cable complies with MSA industry standards Passive DAC copper cable has lower power consumption is less than 0.1 W Hot-swappable with fiber optic SFP cables and other copper DACs Uses a cost-effective copper cabling alternative to fiber optics Uses a cost-effective copper cabling alternative to fiber optics