The JBX06255 2.5m 10GBASE-CR SFP+ Passive Direct Attach Copper Cable represents an essential component for modern enterprise networking infrastructure. This professionally engineered twinax cable delivers 10GB data transmission speeds using passive copper technology, eliminating the need for power-hungry active transceivers while maintaining superior signal quality. **Key Features & Benefits:** This passive DAC cable significantly reduces operational costs compared to active optical solutions. The 30AWG twinax copper construction provides optimal impedance matching and minimal signal degradation over 2.5-meter distances. With SFP+ connectors on both ends, it offers plug-and-play compatibility with Juniper EX, QFX, and SRX series platforms. **Technical Specifications:** - Cable Length: 2.5 meters (250cm) - Data Rate: 10Gbps (10GBASE-CR) - Gauge: 30AWG twinax - Connector Type: SFP+ to SFP+ - Operating Temperature: 0-70°C (32-158°F) - Standards: IEEE 802.3ae, SFF-8431, SFF-8472 - Certifications: RoHS, TUV, UL compliant - Warranty: 90-day limited warranty **OEM Compatibility:** Directly replaces Juniper part numbers: EX-SFP-10GE-DAC-250CM, JNP-SFP-DAC-250CM, QFX-SFP-10GE-DAC-250CM, QFX-SFP-DAC-250CM, SRX-SFP-10GE-DAC-250CM, and SRX-SFP-DAC-250CM. **Ideal Applications:** Perfect for data center interconnects, switch stacking, server-to-storage connections, and campus backbone links. The passive design ensures zero latency and eliminates thermal management concerns associated with active transceiver modules. **Quality Assurance:** Manufactured to strict quality standards with RoHS and ELV compliance, ensuring environmental responsibility and long-term reliability. Ships from US locations (Danville, CA and Beaufort, SC) with free standard shipping on orders exceeding $99.