The QSFP40GPC3M is an MSA compliant direct-attach copper QSFP+ cable that's designed, programmed and tested to work in 40G network deployments. It delivers dependable 40 GbE connectivity over copper cabling, which is a cost-effective alternative to fiber-optic cable setups. This passive Twinax cable supports 40 Gigabit Ethernet applications connected through QSFP+ (Mini-GBIC) ports. The cable is hot-swappable, making upgrades and replacements seamless by minimizing network disruptions. At 3 meters long and designed for high-speed performance, this copper QSFP+ cable is ideal for medium-distance applications such as across-rack network switch or server connections. StarTech.com SFP Cables All StarTech.com SFP & SFP+ cables are backed by a lifetime warranty and free lifetime multilingual technical support. StarTech.com offers a wide variety of direct-attach SFP Cables and SFP modules, providing the convenience and reliability you need to ensure dependable network performance. Manufacturer: StarTech.com. Manufacturer Part Number: QSFP40GPC3M. Brand Name: StarTech.com. Product Name: QSFP+ Direct Attach Cable - MSA Compliant - 3 m (9.8 ft.). Packaged Quantity: 1. Product Type: Network Cable. [Technical Information] Cable Type: Twinaxial. Cable Length: 9.84 ft. Connector Type on First End: QSFP+ Network - Male. Connector Gender on First End: Male. Connector on First End Details: 1 x QSFP+ Network - Male. Connector Type on Second End: QSFP+ Network - Male. Connector Gender on Second End: Male. Connector on Second End Details: 1 x QSFP+ Network - Male. Features: Passive. Hot-swappable. Device Supported: Network Device. Server. Switch. Transceiver. American Wire Gauge: 30 AWG. Data Transfer Rate: 40 Gbit/s. [Physical Characteristics] Product Color: Black. Product Material: Copper. Jacket Material: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC). Weight (Approximate): 0.56 lb. [Miscell