Dell GW17W 3m SFP+ to SFP+ Direct Attach Cable 10Gb

Overview
The Dell GW17W 3m SFP+ to SFP+ Direct Attach Cable delivers reliable 10Gb Ethernet connectivity for high-performance networking environments. Designed as a plug-and-play solution, this low-profile twinax cable eliminates the need for separate transceivers, reducing both cost and complexity while maintaining the speed and stability required for data-center, campus, and enterprise applications.

Key Features

• 10Gb Ethernet data rate with full duplex operation
• Fixed 3 meter length for optimal cable management in rack and stack deployments
• Gold-plated SFP+ connectors ensure low insertion loss and high return loss
• Shielded twisted pair construction provides excellent EMI protection
• Compatible with Dell PowerEdge servers, switches, and storage arrays as well as third-party equipment that supports SFP+
• Ready-to-use, no additional transceiver required

Technical Specifications

• Connector type: SFP+ (LC style) male to male
• Cable type: Twinax, shielded, low-profile
• Length: 3 meters (approximately 9.8 feet)
• Data rate: 10Gbps (IEEE 802.3ae)
• Operating temperature: 0 to 70 deg C
• Impedance: 100 ohms differential
• Insertion loss: <= 0.5 dB at 10Gbps
• Return loss: >= 20 dB
• Compliance: RoHS, FCC Part 15 Class B

Applications
The GW17W Direct Attach Cable is ideal for a wide range of networking scenarios, including:

• Data-center server to top-of-rack switch connections
• High-speed storage area network (SAN) links
• Virtualization clusters that demand low latency and high throughput
• Campus backbone interconnects where space and power efficiency are critical
• Enterprise environments seeking a cost-effective alternative to optical transceivers

By choosing the Dell GW17W 3m SFP+ Direct Attach Cable, you gain a dependable, high-performance link that simplifies installation, reduces total cost of ownership, and supports the demanding bandwidth requirements of modern network infrastructures.