Intel 5m Ethernet SFP+ Twinaxial Cable XDACBL5M User Manual

Product codes
XDACBL5M
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Intel
® 
Ethernet SFP+ Twinaxial Cables
SFP+ Direct Attach cables for the Intel® Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X520 Family
The Intel® Ethernet Converged Network 
Adapter X520 family with SFP+ 
connectivity delivers the most flexible 
and scalable Ethernet adapters for today’s 
demanding data center environments. 
The escalating deployments of multi-core 
processor-based servers and demanding 
applications such as server virtualization, 
High Performance Computing (HPC), 
unified storage deployments, and video-
on-demand are driving the need for 10 
Gigabit connections. Customers require 
flexible and scalable I/O solutions to 
meet the rigorous requirements of these 
deployments.
Powered by Intel’s third-generation 10 
GbE network controller, the Intel® Ethernet 
82599 10 Gigabit Ethernet Controller, the 
X520 server adapter family addresses the 
demanding needs of the next-generation 
data center by providing unmatched 
features for virtualization, flexibility for 
LAN and SAN networking, and proven, 
reliable performance.
To ensure maximum flexibility, Intel 
uniquely supports the ability to mix any 
combination of SFP+ optical modules, 
direct attach copper cables, or  
1000BASE-T SFP modules on the Intel 
Ethernet X520 Adapters.  For instance, 
customers can remove the optical modules 
that come installed on the adapter and 
replace them with an Intel® Ethernet SFP+ 
Optic, an Intel® Ethernet SFP+ Twinaxial 
Cable, or a 1000BASE-T SFP module.  
Intel® Ethernet SFP+ Twinaxial Cables are 
ideal for short distances and offer a highly 
cost-effective way to connect within 
racks and across adjacent racks. The 
cables are available in three lengths; 1, 3, 
and 5 meters, enabling customers to cre-
ate the configuration that best meets the 
needs of their data center environment.
Intel® Ethernet SFP+ Twinaxial Cables 
Product Codes
XDACBL1M (1 meter) 
XDACBL3M (3 meter)
XDACBL5M (5 meter) 
Intel® Ethernet SFP+ Optics 
Product Codes
E10GSFPSR—Intel® Ethernet SFP+ SR Optic 
E10GSFPLR—Intel® Ethernet SFP+ LR Optic
Compatible  Intel® Server Adapters Product Codes
E10G42BTDA—Intel® Converged Network Adapter X520-DA2
E10G41BFSR—Intel® Converged Network Adapter X520-SR1*
E10G42BFSR—Intel® Converged Network Adapter X520-SR2* 
E10G41BFLR—Intel® Converged Network Adapter X520-LR1*
* Ships with pluggable optic installed
Features
• 1 m (3.3 ft), 3 m (9.8 ft.), and 5 m (16.4 
ft.)  SFP+ 10 GbE direct attach passive 
copper cables
• SFP+ Direct Attach cables offer a highly 
cost-effective way to connect within 
racks and across adjacent racks
• Fully compatible with the Intel® Ethernet 
Converged Network Adapter X520 
Family
• Zinc die-cast SFF-8431 SFP+ connectors 
• Low cross-talk and pair-to-pair skew 
• Fully compliant to the latest SFP Plus MSA 
(multi-source agreement) 
• Data rates backward compatible to 1 Gbps
• Reduced power budget and lower port 
cost compared to optical solutions
• Conforms to environmental standards 
as described in the Product 
Environmental Content Report
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• One year warranty
Note:  Other manufacturers may require specific cables for 
equipment compatibility. Please check with the manufacturer 
of your device regarding cable requirements for that device.
PRODUCT BRIEF
Intel® Ethernet SFP+  
Twinaxial Cables
Network Connectivity