- Description
- Specifications
Ubiquiti 10G SFP+ Direct Attach Cable - Passive Copper DAC for 10 Gbps Switch-to-Switch Links
The Ubiquiti UACC-DAC-SFP10-0.5M is a 0.5-meter (1.6 ft) passive copper direct attach cable with SFP+ connectors on both ends, rated for 10 Gbps throughput. It connects two SFP+ ports on UniFi switches, aggregation switches, or any SFP+ compatible device without a separate transceiver module on either side. Plug in both ends and the link is up.
DAC cables are the simplest and lowest-latency way to create short 10G links between switches in the same rack or adjacent patch panels. No transceivers to buy, no fiber to terminate, no optics to clean. The passive copper design draws no power from the switch's SFP+ port and introduces less latency than an optical transceiver path over the same distance.
Where the DAC Cable Fits
- Rack-to-rack and switch-to-switch 10G uplinks where both devices are within 0.5 meters and a direct copper connection is simpler and cheaper than fiber with separate SFP+ transceivers
- UniFi aggregation and distribution layers where a Pro or Enterprise switch uplinks to an aggregation switch via SFP+ and the short cable run eliminates the need for optical modules
- Lab, staging, and bench environments where quick 10G connections between devices need to go up and come down without managing fiber patch cords or transceiver inventory
What the DAC Cable Delivers
- 10 Gbps passive copper: Full 10-Gigabit throughput over 24 AWG copper conductors. No active electronics, no power draw from the SFP+ port, no transceiver modules required.
- SFP+ to SFP+: Compatible with any standard SFP+ port on UniFi switches, third-party switches, and other networking equipment that accepts SFP+ DAC cables.
- 0.5m (1.6 ft) length: Sized for same-rack connections between adjacent switches or short patch panel runs. Also available in 1m and 3m lengths for longer runs.
- Ultra-thin PVC jacket: Slim cable profile reduces bulk in dense cable bundles and improves airflow between tightly packed switch ports.
Build and Specs
Passive copper direct attach cable. SFP+ to SFP+ connectors. 10 Gbps data rate. 24/30 AWG copper conductors. PVC jacket, black. Length: 0.5m (1.6 ft). Weight: 0.20 lb. Compatible with UniFi and third-party SFP+ devices. Part Number: UACC-DAC-SFP10-0.5M.
