HPE Aruba Instant On 1m 10G SFP+ to SFP+ DAC Cable, J9281D

The HPE Aruba 10G SFP+ to SFP+ 1m Direct Attach Copper Cable (J9281D) is a high-performance, passive direct attach copper (DAC) cable designed for short-range, high-speed 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity in HPE Aruba networking environments. This 1-meter cable connects SFP+ ports on Aruba switches, routers, and servers, offering a cost-effective alternative to fiber transceivers for intra-rack or adjacent-rack connections. It supports data rates up to 10.5 Gbps, compatible with 10GBase-CU, 8G Fiber Channel, and 10G Fiber Channel over Ethernet (FCoE). The cable’s hot-pluggable SFP+ connectors ensure easy installation without powering down equipment, and its low power consumption (<0.2W per end) enhances energy efficiency. Compliant with SFP+ Multi-Source Agreement (MSA) standards, it is ideal for data centers and enterprise networks. The J9281D is compatible with select Aruba switches, including the 2540, 2930F, 2930M, and 8320 series, and comes with a limited lifetime warranty.