SFP-H10GB-CU3M – 10G SFP+ DAC – 3m Twinax – Passive Copper Cable
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SFP-H10GB-CU3M Description
SFP-H10GB-CU3M is a Cisco 10GBASE-CU SFP+ passive Twinax copper cable assembly for short 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ links between supported Cisco host ports. This 3-meter SFP+ to SFP+ cable uses 30 AWG Twinax construction with an orange bail latch, has a listed maximum power consumption of 0.1W, and is covered by Cisco compatibility references including the Transceiver Module Group matrix plus documented support examples for Catalyst 9200L uplinks, Cisco UCS VIC 15000 Series adapters, and Cisco UCS 6300 Series Fabric Interconnects.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
SFP-H10GB-CU3M |
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Product type |
10GBASE-CU SFP+ passive Twinax copper cable assembly |
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Cable assembly type |
Passive Twinax cable assembly |
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Interface role |
SFP+ to SFP+ 10G cable |
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Supported Ethernet rate |
10 Gigabit Ethernet |
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Cable length |
3 meters |
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Cable gauge |
30 AWG |
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Bail latch color |
Orange |
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Maximum power consumption |
0.1W |
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Operating temperature class |
Commercial 0 to 70 degrees C |
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Compatibility reference |
Cisco Transceiver Module Group Compatibility Matrix |
Application Scenarios
SFP-H10GB-CU3M fits short Cisco SFP+ copper paths where the dressed cable route needs exactly 3 meters. Use it as a passive DAC assembly, not as a fiber optic transceiver or an active optical cable.
Cisco Catalyst 9200 release notes list SFP-H10GB-CU3M among supported cables for C9200L Multigigabit Ethernet models with 10 Gigabit uplinks. The host platform and software context still need a Cisco TMG check before release.
Cisco UCS documentation lists SFP-H10GB-CU3M in 10G cable support tables for UCS VIC and UCS 6300 environments. Receiving teams should file it with 3-meter passive copper DACs and keep active copper or AOC parts separated.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
SFP-H10GB-CU3M |
SFP-H10GB-CU2-5M | ||
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Product type |
10GBASE-CU SFP+ passive Twinax copper cable |
10GBASE-CU SFP+ passive Twinax copper cable |
10GBASE-CU SFP+ passive Twinax copper cable |
10GBASE-CU SFP+ active Twinax copper cable |
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Cable assembly type |
Passive Twinax cable assembly |
Passive Twinax cable assembly |
Passive Twinax cable assembly |
Active Twinax cable assembly |
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Interface role |
SFP+ to SFP+ 10G cable |
SFP+ to SFP+ 10G cable |
SFP+ to SFP+ 10G cable |
SFP+ to SFP+ 10G cable |
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Supported Ethernet rate |
10 Gigabit Ethernet |
10 Gigabit Ethernet |
10 Gigabit Ethernet |
10 Gigabit Ethernet |
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Cable length |
3 meters |
2.5 meters |
4 meters |
7 meters |
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Cable gauge |
30 AWG |
30 AWG |
24 AWG or 26 AWG |
30 AWG |
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Bail latch color |
Orange |
Yellow |
Green |
Blue |
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Maximum power consumption |
0.1W |
0.1W |
0.1W |
1W |
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Operating temperature class |
Commercial |
Commercial |
Commercial |
Commercial |
- In a SFP-H10GB-CU3M vs SFP-H10GB-CU2-5M comparison, both are passive 30 AWG Twinax copper cables, but the current SKU is the 3-meter order and SFP-H10GB-CU2-5M is the 2.5-meter order.
- The SFP-H10GB-CU3M difference from SFP-H10GB-CU4M is fixed length and gauge: Cisco lists the current SKU at 3 meters with 30 AWG construction and SFP-H10GB-CU4M at 4 meters with a 24 AWG or 26 AWG listing.
- SFP-H10GB-CU3M vs SFP-H10GB-ACU7M is a passive-versus-active copper comparison; the table separates the 3-meter 0.1W passive cable from the 7-meter 1W active cable.
- For which model to choose, match the rack route length, passive or active Twinax family, latch color, and Cisco host support result to the line item being ordered.
Selection Guide
1. Use it when the route really needs 3 meters
Select SFP-H10GB-CU3M for a Cisco SFP+ copper link where a 3-meter passive Twinax assembly matches the dressed path without forcing excess coil management.
2. Keep adjacent passive lengths tied to measured distance
SFP-H10GB-CU2-5M and SFP-H10GB-CU4M are neighboring passive orders with different fixed lengths and physical identifiers. Move to those PIDs only when the rack route calls for 2.5 meters or 4 meters.
3. Separate passive CU from active CU and AOC requests
SFP-H10GB-CU3M is a passive 0.1W copper cable, while SFP-H10GB-ACU7M is active copper and SFP-10G-AOC3M belongs to the active optical cable family. Do not substitute across those cable families without an approved design change.
4. Validate the endpoint support path
Check the Cisco switch, UCS adapter or fabric interconnect, SFP+ port role, software context, and Cisco TMG result before releasing SFP-H10GB-CU3M for purchase.
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
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Physical path |
The planned rack route fits a 3-meter assembly after dressing and service loop allowance |
Avoids a fixed-length DAC that is too short or leaves unmanaged slack |
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Cable family |
The design calls for Cisco 10GBASE-CU passive Twinax copper |
Keeps the order separate from 10G AOC and active copper assemblies |
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Endpoint support |
Cisco platform, SFP+ port role, software context, and TMG result are confirmed |
Connector fit alone does not prove host support |
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Electrical and environment values |
0.1W maximum power and commercial 0 to 70 degrees C operation match the site |
Aligns the cable with Cisco-listed power and temperature ratings |
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Receiving marker |
Orange bail latch and 30 AWG construction are checked on receipt |
Gives operations a physical check against neighboring DAC lengths |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
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| Product ID | SFP-H10GB-CU3M | Product type | 10GBASE-CU SFP+ passive Twinax copper cable assembly |
| Ordering description | Cisco 10GBASE-CU SFP+ cable 3 meters, passive | Cable assembly type | Passive Twinax cable assembly |
| Interface role | SFP+ to SFP+ 10G cable | Supported Ethernet rate | 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Cable length | 3 meters | Cable gauge | 30 AWG |
| Bail latch color | Orange | Maximum power consumption | 0.1W |
| Operating temperature class | Commercial | Commercial operating temperature | 0 to 70 degrees C |
| Storage temperature range | -40 to 85 degrees C | SFP+ connector dimensions | 8.5 x 13.4 x 56.5 mm |
| SFP+ connector weight | 75 grams or less | Standard warranty | 5 years |
| Catalyst 9200L support example | C9200L Multigigabit Ethernet models with 10 Gigabit uplinks list SFP-H10GB-CU3M among supported cables | UCS VIC support example | Cisco UCS VIC 15000 Series documentation lists SFP-H10GB-CU3M as a 3M 10GBASE-CU direct-attached copper cable |
| UCS 6300 support example | Cisco UCS 6300 Series documentation lists SFP-H10GB-CU3M as a 3-meter passive 10GBASE-CU SFP+ cable | Compatibility reference | Cisco Transceiver Module Group Compatibility Matrix |
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