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STARTECH.COM QSFPH40GACU5

5m 40G QSFP+ to QSFP+ Direct Attach Cable for Cisco QSFP-H40G-ACU5M - 40GbE

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Key facts

Part number
QSFPH40GACU5
Brand
STARTECH.COM
Category
Transceivers
Price
AUD 976.79≈ USD 675 Reference price (RRP)
Availability
On request — ask for a quote

Overview

The QSFPH40GACU5 is a Cisco QSFP-H40G-ACU5M compatible direct-attach copper QSFP+ cable that's designed, programmed and tested to work with Cisco® brand compatible switches and routers and complies with MSA industry standards.

This Active Twinax copper cable supports 40 Gigabit Ethernet applications connected through QSFP+ (Mini-GBIC) ports. This copper QSFP+ cable is hot-swappable, making upgrades and replacements seamless by minimizing network disruptions.

Designed for high-speed performance, this low-power, low-latency QSFP+ cable is a cost-effective alternative to fiber-optic cable assemblies, supporting short-distance applications such as point-to-point in-rack network switch or server connections.

  • Twinaxial cable type - for places where up to 10 meters coverage with high-speed data transfer is required
  • Fully compatible with network devices
  • Offers a reliable network connectivity
  • Features Active

Specifications

General

Compatibility
Cisco Firewall, Routers and Switches: Firepower ASR1000 ASR9000 C9300 C3650
Environmentally Friendly
Yes
Cable Length
5 m
Data Transfer Rate
40 Gbit/s
Device Supported
Router

Server

Features
Hot-swappable

Active

Connector Type on First End
QSFP+ Network - Male
Connector Type on Second End
QSFP+ Network - Male
American Wire Gauge
30 AWG
Weight (Approximate)
370 g
Jacket Material
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Product Color
Black
Product Material
Copper
Product Type
Network Cable

Manufacturer Website Address

Product Name
QSFP+ Direct Attach Cable - 5 m (16.4 ft.)

Reference price history

Recorded reference and list prices over time. Not Prology selling prices.

Latest
AUD 976.79≈ USD 675
Oct 2026
Lowest recorded
AUD 976.79≈ USD 675
Highest recorded
AUD 976.79≈ USD 675
Recorded
2026
1 price point

AUD 976.79 rrp, recorded

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What is the STARTECH.COM QSFPH40GACU5?
The STARTECH.COM QSFPH40GACU5 is a STARTECH.COM transceiver – 5m 40G QSFP+ to QSFP+ Direct Attach Cable for Cisco QSFP-H40G-ACU5M - 40GbE Copper DAC 40.
How much does the STARTECH.COM QSFPH40GACU5 cost?
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