What it does Provides shortreach speed links up to 30 m over Cat6a or Cat7 cabling, enabling reliable connections between network devices within the same room or nearby racks. Key benefits Simple interoperability: Built to SFF8431 and SFF8432 specifications for electrical and mechanical SFP+ compatibility, so it plugs into standard SFP+ ports and works with compliant transceivers and hosts. Energy efficient: Compliant with IEEE 802.3az (EnergyEfficient Ethernet), reducing power consumption and heat during lowtraffic periods to lower operating cost and improve system stability. Predictable performance: Supports shortdistance deployments where copper UTP/STP Cat6a or Cat7 are preferred for cost, convenience, or existing cabling. Compatibility and form factor Designed for SFP+ environments in accordance with SFF8431 and SFF8432 standards, ensuring correct electrical behavior and mechanical fit with SFP+qualified equipment. Uses Cat6a or Cat7 twistedpair cabling; supports link lengths up to 30 meters when installed on appropriate cable. Performance notes Optimized for reliable shortrange links: ideal when optical fiber is unnecessary or unavailable, and when higherspeed connectivity is needed inside racks, equipment rooms, or small data closets. IEEE 802.3az compliance enables active energysaving mechanisms without sacrificing link availability. Typical use scenarios Connect a ofrack switch to servers in the same rack or adjacent rack over existing Cat6a/Cat7 cabling for lowlatency 10 Gbps links. Aggregate switches or storage appliances within the same equipment room where short copper runs are more convenient and costeffective than fiber. Shortdistance uplinks between network devices in office wiring closets or between closely located distribution switches. Why choose this option If you need a standardscompliant SFP+ solution for short copper runs, this product delivers compatibility (SFF8431/SFF8432), energy efficiency (IEEE 802.3az), and predictable 30 m performance over Cat6a/Cat7 cable, simplifying deployment and reducing integration risk.