Cisco SFP-H10GB-CU5M 10GBASE-CU SFP+ Passive Direct-Attach Cable — 5m, New
Warranty: Lifetime
Genuine Cisco 10G twinax at 5 meters — the longest passive length in the series
Cisco SFP-H10GB-CU5M — 10GBASE-CU SFP+ passive copper cable, 5m
→ 5 m is the passive limit. Longer 10G copper runs use Cisco's active SFP-10G-AOC or active twinax cables, or optics.
Part Number: SFP-H10GB-CU5M
Description: 10GBASE-CU SFP+ cable, 5 meter, passive
SFP-H10GB-CU5M is Cisco's 5-meter passive twinax direct-attach cable for 10G SFP+ ports. It is the lowest-power, lowest-latency way to link two 10G SFP+ ports within 5 m.
It is the genuine Cisco part, the same family as the SFP-H10GB-CU3M and SFP-H10GB-CU1M.
Which One Do I Need?
| Distance | Part |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 m | SFP-H10GB-CU1M |
| Up to 3 m | SFP-H10GB-CU3M |
| Up to 5 m | SFP-H10GB-CU5M — this listing |
| Beyond 5 m | SFP-10G-SR optics and fiber |
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number | SFP-H10GB-CU5M |
| Standard | 10GBASE-CU |
| Ends | SFP+ to SFP+ |
| Data rate | 10 Gb/s |
| Cable type | Passive twinax copper |
| Length | 5 m (16.4 ft) |
| Condition | New |
| Warranty | Lifetime, backed by Resilient Tec |
Source: Cisco 10GBASE SFP+ modules data sheet.
Good to Know
- Check platform support. Cisco publishes which switches support each DAC length; most 10G SFP+ platforms support 5 m passive.
- Bend radius. Thicker 5 m twinax needs gentle routing.
Quick Checklist — Is This the Right Cable?
You are linking two 10G SFP+ ports within 5 m. You want a genuine Cisco cable.
Availability
New · Ships from Resilient Tec in Knoxville, TN · Free standard shipping on US orders.
We confirm stock and lead time with you before an order ships. Need these in quantity for a rack build? Ask for a quote. Request a quote →
Warranty: lifetime, backed by Resilient Tec — not a manufacturer term. When something fails you reach a named seller in the US, not a ticket queue.
You Might Also Need
- Cisco SFP-H10GB-CU3M
- QSFP-4SFP10G-CU5M — 40G to 4x 10G breakout, 5 m
- Cisco SFP-10G-SR
Related Guides
Genuine Cisco 10G twinax at 5 meters — the longest passive length in the series
Cisco SFP-H10GB-CU5M — 10GBASE-CU SFP+ passive copper cable, 5m
→ 5 m is the passive limit. Longer 10G copper runs use Cisco's active SFP-10G-AOC or active twinax cables, or optics.
Part Number: SFP-H10GB-CU5M
Description: 10GBASE-CU SFP+ cable, 5 meter, passive
SFP-H10GB-CU5M is Cisco's 5-meter passive twinax direct-attach cable for 10G SFP+ ports. It is the lowest-power, lowest-latency way to link two 10G SFP+ ports within 5 m.
It is the genuine Cisco part, the same family as the SFP-H10GB-CU3M and SFP-H10GB-CU1M.
Which One Do I Need?
| Distance | Part |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 m | SFP-H10GB-CU1M |
| Up to 3 m | SFP-H10GB-CU3M |
| Up to 5 m | SFP-H10GB-CU5M — this listing |
| Beyond 5 m | SFP-10G-SR optics and fiber |
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number | SFP-H10GB-CU5M |
| Standard | 10GBASE-CU |
| Ends | SFP+ to SFP+ |
| Data rate | 10 Gb/s |
| Cable type | Passive twinax copper |
| Length | 5 m (16.4 ft) |
| Condition | New |
| Warranty | Lifetime, backed by Resilient Tec |
Source: Cisco 10GBASE SFP+ modules data sheet.
Good to Know
- Check platform support. Cisco publishes which switches support each DAC length; most 10G SFP+ platforms support 5 m passive.
- Bend radius. Thicker 5 m twinax needs gentle routing.
Quick Checklist — Is This the Right Cable?
You are linking two 10G SFP+ ports within 5 m. You want a genuine Cisco cable.
Availability
New · Ships from Resilient Tec in Knoxville, TN · Free standard shipping on US orders.
We confirm stock and lead time with you before an order ships. Need these in quantity for a rack build? Ask for a quote. Request a quote →
Warranty: lifetime, backed by Resilient Tec — not a manufacturer term. When something fails you reach a named seller in the US, not a ticket queue.
You Might Also Need
- Cisco SFP-H10GB-CU3M
- QSFP-4SFP10G-CU5M — 40G to 4x 10G breakout, 5 m
- Cisco SFP-10G-SR