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New StarTech.com SFP+ Cables Offer Economical Alternative for Use in Cisco® Environments

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StarTech.com's new replacement SFP+ (Small Form-Factor Pluggable) cables are fully compatible with Cisco equipment, offer lower-cost alternative to Cisco SFP+ cables; available in multiple lengths 

Northampton, UK - March 13, 2013 - StarTech.com, a leading manufacturer of hard-to-find connectivity parts, has announced the release of a new line of replacement SFP+ cables, which offer a lower-cost alternative to Cisco SFP+ cables. The cables, which are designed for 10 Gb Ethernet and Fiber Channel applications, are fully compatible with Cisco networking equipment.

"Our Cisco Compatible SFP+ Cables offer the IT professional an economical alternative to more expensive branded cables" said Keith Rodrigues, Senior Product Manager for StarTech.com's Cables product line. "By providing a high-performance substitute for more costly products, these cables create an opportunity to trim equipment budgets without having to sacrifice connection reliability".

StarTech.com's new Cisco Compatible SFP+ Twinax Direct Attach Cables offer a direct drop-in replacement for Cisco SFP-H10GB-CUXM cables, and are available in 1-meter (Product ID: SFPCMM1M), 2-meter (Product ID: SFPCMM2M), 3-meter (Product ID: SFPCMM3M) and 5-meter (Product ID: SFPCMM5M) lengths.

Features of StarTech.com's Cisco Compatible SFP+ 10-Gigabit Ethernet Cables include:

  • 30AWG (for 1m and 2m) and 24 AWG(for the 5m) wire, 100 Ohm impedance
  • Support for 1x, 2x, 4x and 8x Fiber Channel data rates
  • Compliant with SFF 8431 connector standards
  • Quick release latching SFP+ connectors

RRP  for StarTech.com's Replacement SFP Cables range from £71.99 to £137.99(GBP exc VAT) in the UK. The cables are available for purchase from leading technology resellers including Insight, Amazon.co.uk and Dabs and is also distributed by Enta, Ingram Micro and Micro-P.

For further information about StarTech.com's SFP+ Cable line, visit http://www.StarTech.com/SFP-Cables

About StarTech.com

StarTech.com is an ISO 9001:2000 registered manufacturer of hard-to find connectivity parts including A/V products, computer parts, cables and server management solutions. Founded in 1985, StarTech.com has locations in the United States, Canada, The United Kingdom, Europe and Taiwan, servicing a worldwide market.