SFP+ Direct Attach Copper Cables for EX Series Switches
Cable Specifications
Table 41: Software Support for SFP+ Passive Direct Attach Copper Cables for EX Series Switches
Switch
Software Support Added
EX2300 switches
Junos OS Release 15.1X53-D50
EX3200 switches
Junos OS Release 10.3
EX3300 switches
Junos OS Release 11.3
EX3400 switches
Junos OS Release 15.1X53-D50
EX4200-24T,
Junos OS Release 10.3
EX4200-24T-DC,
EX4200-24P,
EX4200-24PX,
EX4200-24F,
EX4200-24F-DC,
EX4200-48T,
EX4200-48T-DC,
EX4200-48P, and
EX4200-48PX switches
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Small form-factor pluggable plus transceiver (SFP+) direct attach copper (DAC) cables,
also known as Twinax cables, are suitable for in-rack connections between servers and
switches. They are suitable for short distances, making them ideal for highly cost-effective
networking connectivity within a rack and between adjacent racks. See
Figure 29 on page
99.
Figure 29: SFP+ Direct Attach Copper Cables for EX Series Switches
This topic describes:
Cable Specifications on page 99
Standards Supported by These Cables on page 105
EX Series switches support SFP+ passive DAC cables. The passive Twinax cable is a
straight cable with no active electronic components. EX Series switches support 1 m,
3 m, 5 m, and 7 m long SFP+ passive DAC cables. For the full specifications of these
cables, see
The Hardware Compatibility Tool
Table 41 on page 99
describes the support for SFP+ passive DAC cable lengths on
EX Series switches for Junos OS releases.
Chapter 8: Transceiver and Cable Specifications
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Cable Length
3 ft (1 m), 10 ft (3 m), and 16 ft (5 m)
3 ft (1 m), 10 ft (3 m), 16 ft (5 m), and 23 ft (7 m)
3 ft (1 m), 10 ft (3 m), 16 ft (5 m), and 23 ft (7 m)
3 ft (1 m), 10 ft (3 m), 16 ft (5 m), and 23 ft (7 m)
3 ft (1 m), 10 ft (3 m), 16 ft (5 m), and 23 ft (7 m)
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