SFP-H10GB-CU5M – 10G SFP+ DAC – 5m Twinax – Passive Copper Cable
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SFP-H10GB-CU5M Description
SFP-H10GB-CU5M is a Cisco 10GBASE-CU SFP+ passive Twinax copper cable assembly for short 10 Gigabit Ethernet links between supported Cisco SFP+ ports. It is the 5-meter member of Cisco's SFP-H10GB-CU cable family, using SFP+ connectors at both ends for direct-attach copper connectivity in rack or adjacent-rack deployments. Cisco-published facts identify this SKU as a passive Twinax assembly with 24 AWG or 26 AWG cable, a gray bail latch, commercial 0 to 70 degrees C operating temperature, and 0.1W maximum power consumption, making it a BOM-matching option where the host platform and software support boundary is confirmed through Cisco compatibility documentation.
Quick Specs
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Specification |
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Product ID |
SFP-H10GB-CU5M |
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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 |
5 meters |
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Cable gauge |
24 AWG or 26 AWG |
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Bail latch color |
Gray |
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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-CU5M fits Cisco SFP+ copper designs where a fixed 5-meter passive DAC can cover a dressed path between adjacent cabinets or a longer in-row route. It should be staged as passive Twinax copper rather than active copper or active optical cable.
Cisco Catalyst 9200 release notes list SFP-H10GB-CU5M among supported cables for C9200L Multigigabit Ethernet models with 10 Gigabit uplinks. The final host and software support check should still use the Cisco TMG matrix before purchase release.
Cisco Catalyst 9300 release notes list SFP-H10GB-CU5M among direct-attach cables for the CVR-QSFP-SFP10G QSA module on C9300 and C9300L platforms. The BOM should include the adapter path when the SFP+ cable is being used through QSFP-only interfaces.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
SFP-H10GB-CU5M | |||
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Product type |
10GBASE-CU SFP+ passive Twinax copper cable |
10GBASE-CU SFP+ passive Twinax copper cable |
10GBASE-CU SFP+ active Twinax copper cable |
10GBASE-AOC active optical cable |
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Cable assembly type |
Passive Twinax cable assembly |
Passive Twinax cable assembly |
Active Twinax cable assembly |
Active Optical 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 |
5 meters |
4 meters |
7 meters |
5 meters |
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Cable gauge or media |
24 AWG or 26 AWG |
24 AWG or 26 AWG |
30 AWG |
Active optical cable |
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Bail latch or pull tab color |
Gray |
Green |
Blue |
Gray |
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Maximum power consumption |
0.1W |
0.1W |
1W |
1W |
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Operating temperature class |
Commercial |
Commercial |
Commercial |
Commercial |
- In a SFP-H10GB-CU5M vs SFP-H10GB-CU4M comparison, both are passive 24 AWG or 26 AWG Twinax assemblies, but the current SKU is the 5-meter gray-latch order and SFP-H10GB-CU4M is the 4-meter green-latch order.
- The SFP-H10GB-CU5M difference from SFP-H10GB-ACU7M is passive versus active copper: the table separates the 5-meter 0.1W passive cable from the 7-meter 1W active cable.
- SFP-H10GB-CU5M vs SFP-10G-AOC5M is a same-length comparison between passive Twinax copper and active optical cable media.
- For which model to choose, match length, copper or optical media, passive or active construction, and Cisco host support to the actual port path.
Selection Guide
1. Use it when the route needs a 5-meter passive cable
Select SFP-H10GB-CU5M when the rack or cabinet route requires a Cisco 5-meter passive Twinax assembly after cable dressing is measured.
2. Move to the 4-meter passive SKU only for a shorter path
SFP-H10GB-CU4M keeps the same passive copper family and 24 AWG or 26 AWG listing, but it is the 4-meter green-latch order. Use that PID only when the path does not require 5 meters.
3. Keep active copper and AOC requests separate
SFP-H10GB-CU5M is a 0.1W passive copper cable. SFP-H10GB-ACU7M changes to active copper, and SFP-10G-AOC5M changes the media family to active optical cable.
4. Validate the endpoint support path
Check the Cisco switch, QSA adapter path, UCS fabric interconnect, port role, software context, and TMG result before adding SFP-H10GB-CU5M to the final BOM.
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
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Route measurement |
The cabinet path needs a 5-meter fixed assembly after dressing |
Prevents a short DAC order or a slack-heavy cable run |
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Cable construction |
The design calls for 10GBASE-CU passive Twinax copper with SFP+ ends |
Avoids substituting active copper or active optical media |
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Host validation |
The Cisco platform, port type, software context, and TMG result are checked |
SFP+ connector fit does not prove platform support |
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QSA requirement |
CVR-QSFP-SFP10G is included when the design uses a QSFP-only port path |
Catalyst 9300 QSA deployments require the adapter path to be planned |
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Receiving marker |
Gray bail latch and 24 AWG or 26 AWG construction are inspected on arrival |
Gives warehouse teams a physical check against adjacent passive lengths |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
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| Product ID | SFP-H10GB-CU5M | Product type | 10GBASE-CU SFP+ passive Twinax copper cable assembly |
| Ordering description | Cisco 10GBASE-CU SFP+ cable 5 meters, passive | Cable assembly type | Passive Twinax cable assembly |
| Interface role | SFP+ to SFP+ 10G cable | Supported Ethernet rate | 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Cable length | 5 meters | Cable gauge | 24 AWG or 26 AWG |
| Bail latch color | Gray | 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-CU5M among supported cables | Catalyst 9300 QSA support example | C9300 and C9300L release notes list SFP-H10GB-CU5M for the CVR-QSFP-SFP10G QSA module |
| UCS 6300 support example | Cisco UCS 6300 documentation lists SFP-H10GB-CU5M as a 5-meter passive 10GBASE-CU SFP+ cable | Compatibility reference | Cisco Transceiver Module Group Compatibility Matrix |
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