5m Cisco Compatible SFP+ 10 Gigabit Ethernet Twinax Direct Attach Cable

Don't settle for less than the best—enjoy better signal quality and faster transmission! Tripp Lite’s N280-05M-BK 5M cable ensures peak performance throughout local area network applications, such as network storage and enterprise networking. Unlike cut-price cables, the N280-05M-BK is manufactured to exacting specifications, using superior materials, for a difference you can clearly see in your application. It comes backed by a lifetime warranty.

Typical Applications

  • 10 Gigabit Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet
  • Fibre Channel: 1, 2, 4, and 8 GFC
  • Infiniband standard SDR (2.5Gbps ), DDR ( 5Gbps ), and QDR ( 10Gbps)
  • Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)

The Smart Solution for High-Speed Networks

This genuine Tripp Lite 10 Gbps SFP+ Direct Attach Copper cable is the ideal solution for 10 Gbps and fiber channel networks in need of fast, clear signal transmission up to the latest in industry standards. Tripp Lite SFP+ cables were developed as cost effective, low power alternatives to fiber optic cables, in high speed interconnect applications such as network storage and enterprise networking. The N280-05M-BK conforms to SFF-8431 standards, and as such can be used with the following manufacturer’s equipment that are open to 3rd party cables: Qlogic, Emulex, Juniper, Arista, IBM, Dell, Extreme, EMC, Broadcom, Finisar, Voltaire and Cisco.  The N280-05M-BK’s die-cast metal shell connectors feature pull-to-release latching for ease of installation and connection in all applications. Additionally, the small form factor 20PIN footprint is hot-pluggable for quick connection changes without disrupting the network. The N280-05M-BK exceeds the specs on most OEM cables with transfer rates of up to 10 Gbps and support for 1x, 2x, 4x and 8x fiber channel data rates, at a fraction of the cost. Cables are available at various lengths and in black or green to meet application requirements and ease installation.

System Requirements

Tripp Lite SFP+ Direct Attach Cable ( DAC ) Twinaxial cables conform to SFF-8431 standards, and as such can be used with the following manufacturers equipment that are open to 3rd party cables:

QLOGIC * EMULEX * JUNIPER * ARISTA * IBM * DELL * EXTREME
EMC * BROADCOM * FINISAR * VOLTAIRE * CISCO

CONFIRMED EQUIPMENT LIST ( *ensure the latest firmware and software is installed )
CISCO NEXUS *
CISCO CATALYST *
CISCO CATALYST 3750x
CISCO CATALYST 2960
CISCO CATALYST 3500
CISCO CATALYST 3550
CISCO NEXUS 5010
ARISTA 70505-64
QUANTA T3048
EXTREME X250E
JUNIPER EX3200

NOT COMPATIBLE TO 3RD PARTY CABLES: HP and BROCADE

Lifetime Warranty and Superior Quality Ensures Error-Free Signal Transfer

The N280-05M-BK is manufactured using top quality materials. With 100 ohm Twinaxial copper cable and die-cast metal small form factor connectors, Tripp Lite’s SPF+ DAC cables are made to last in high-demand data center and networking applications. Additionally, it comes backed by a lifetime warranty and features an environmentally responsible RoHS-compliant design.

Tripp Lite N280-05M-BK Product Summary:

  • Cost-effective, low-power alternative to fiber-optic cables in high-speed applications
  • Fully compliant to MSA SFF-8431 specifications for guaranteed compatibility with Cisco and other manufacturer’s equipment
  • Transfer rates of up to 10 Gbps and support for 1x, 2x, 4x and 8x fiber channel data rates
  •  Hot-Pluggable SFP 20PIN footprint 
  • 100 ohm Twinaxial cable with die-cast metal shell connectors and pull-to-release latching 
  • Lifetime warranty and RoHS-compliant design


Why Choose Tripp Lite?

Founded in 1922 in Chicago, Illinois, Tripp Lite is a leading manufacturer of products to power, protect, manage, house, cool, connect and mount your equipment. With a large selection of connectivity products, Tripp Lite has everything from USB hubs and reversible USB cables to fiber-optic cables and over Cat5e/Cat6 signal extenders. Whether you need to connect high-speed networks to switches, routers and servers in your data center, or send high-resolution video signals to displays and digital signs, Tripp Lite has the complete solution. Plus, before and after your purchase, our Chicago-based, in-house technical support specialists are available to assist you by phone, email and live chat. With over 90 years of quality products and service, Tripp Lite is a brand you can trust.