Allied Telesis AT-SP10TW7 7-Meter Twinax Cable SFP 10GBASE-SR

Overview

The Allied Telesis AT-SP10TW7 is a high-performance 7-meter Twinax Direct Attach cable designed for 10GBASE-SR SFP+ modules. This rugged, low-latency solution delivers reliable 10 Gbps connectivity between switches, servers, and storage devices in data centers, campus networks, and high-density computing environments. Its compact form factor eliminates the need for fiber optic transceivers, reducing both cost and complexity while providing a plug-and-play experience.

Key Features

• 7-meter (23-ft) Twinax cable with pre-terminated SFP+ connectors
• Supports 10 Gbps Ethernet (10GBASE-SR) with up to 100 m reach over multimode fiber equivalents
• Low insertion loss and minimal jitter for optimal signal integrity
• Gold-plated contacts ensure corrosion resistance and long-term reliability
• Hot-swappable design for easy maintenance and upgrades
• Compliance with IEEE 802.3ae standards

Technical Specifications

• Connector Type: SFP+ (LC) Twinax
• Cable Length: 7 m (23 ft)
• Data Rate: 10 Gbps (10GBASE-SR)
• Operating Wavelength: 850 nm (equivalent to multimode fiber)
• Maximum Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
• Impedance: 100 differential
• Insertion Loss: 0.5 dB (typical)
• Return Loss: 18 dB (typical)
• Compliance: RoHS, CE, FCC Part 15

Typical Applications

• Data center top-of-rack and end-of-row interconnects
• High-performance computing clusters
• Enterprise campus backbone links
• Storage area networks (SAN) requiring low latency
• Server-to-switch aggregation in virtualized environments
• Telecom and service provider equipment where space and power efficiency are critical

By choosing the Allied Telesis AT-SP10TW7 Twinax cable, network architects gain a cost-effective, high-speed link that simplifies deployment, reduces power consumption, and ensures dependable performance for demanding 10 GbE applications.