Tag Archives: DAC Cable

10GBASE-CX4 vs DAC Cable vs 10GBASE-SR: Which Is the Best Option for 10G Network in Short Reach?

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Admin

10 Gigabit Ethernet, defined by the IEEE 802.3ae, was first ratified in 2002. With the increasing demand for faster data transmission and greater capacity over the network, 10GbE has been widely deployed. Nowadays, for short range, data center administrators have … Continue reading →

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Direct Attach Copper Cable Wiki: Definition, Types and Buying Guide

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Admin

What Is Direct Attach Copper Cable? Direct attach copper cable, namely DAC cable, are a form of optical transceiver assemblies used to connect switches to routers and/or servers. They are becoming increasingly popular in the network industry, mainly because the price difference … Continue reading →

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40G QSFP+ Optics, DAC Cable, AOC Cable– Which Is More Cost-Effective?

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Admin

For direct cabling between two devices using 40G QSFP+ port, there are several options including 40G QSFP+ transceiver option, 40G QSFP+ DAC Cable (Direct Attach Copper) cable, and 40G QSFP+ AOC Cable (Active Optical Cable). Among these options, each of them has its … Continue reading →

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QSFP+ AOC Cable – A Favored Solution for 40G Network

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Admin

As the need for increased network bandwidth to meet the global IP traffic demand is growing rapidly, more and more data centers are deploying 40G Ethernet links. And there are various technologies and solutions to be selected for 40G transmission. … Continue reading →

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DAC Cable Wiki: Things You Should Know Before Buying DAC Cable

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Admin

What Is A DAC Cable? Direct Attach Cable, short for DAC cable, is a form of the high-speed cable with “transceivers” on either end. They can be used to connect switches to routers or servers. They are becoming increasingly popular in … Continue reading →

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