Dell CBL-QSFP-40GE-ACTV-10M Compatible 40G QSFP+ Active Copper Cable, 10m (33ft)
The CBL-QSFP-40GE-ACTV-10M compatible ACC cable provides 40G connectivity for Dell equipment over a fixed 10m (33ft) assembly. Both ends use the stated QSFP+ to QSFP+ arrangement. It is inspected and functionally checked before packing, with handling guidance designed to protect the connectors during installation and later service.
OEM Part Number: CBL-QSFP-40GE-ACTV-10MHT Part Number: CBL-QSFP-40GE-ACTV-10M
Product Highlights
- Compatible alternative to Dell CBL-QSFP-40GE-ACTV-10M
- 40G connectivity at 40Gbps
- Interface configuration: QSFP+ to QSFP+
- Fixed length and part number: 10m (33ft), CBL-QSFP-40GE-ACTV-10M
- Conductor specification: 26AWG
- Minimum bend radius: 40mm
Specifications
| HT Part Number | CBL-QSFP-40GE-ACTV-10M |
|---|---|
| Dell Compatible | CBL-QSFP-40GE-ACTV-10M |
| Manufacturer | HT |
| Connector Type | QSFP+ to QSFP+ |
| Max Data Rate | 40Gbps |
| Minimum Bend Radius | 40mm |
| Wire AWG | 26AWG |
| Cable Length | 10m (32.81ft) |
| Jacket Material | PVC (OFNR) |
| Temperature | 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F) |
| Protocols | 40G InfiniBand 8x DDR, 4x QDR, 10G/40Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre Channel |
Cable Construction and Routing
This assembly uses 26AWG conductors, PVC (OFNR) jacket, minimum bend radius 40mm. These mechanical characteristics affect how the cable should be dressed behind the equipment. Avoid sharp edges, excessive ties and repeated tight bends close to the connector boots.
Length Selection and Installation Planning
The installation review for a 10m (33ft) link should include pathway length, support points, connector access and future maintenance. Route the complete copper assembly and both connector housings before attaching both ends, and avoid dragging it across connector panels. A final inspection should confirm that no latch, boot or jacket section carries unnecessary strain. The next shorter verified assembly is CBL-QSFP-40GE-ACTV-7M at 7m (23ft), which is the better comparison when the managed route leaves substantial unused cable.
Position Within the Length Range
CBL-QSFP-40GE-ACTV-10M is the longest of 2 verified length options in this family. Compared with CBL-QSFP-40GE-ACTV-7M at 7m (23ft), it provides 3m of additional reach for a longer vertical drop, a wider rack or an adjacent-cabinet route. Confirm that the complete path requires this length, because unused slack still needs supported, bend-safe storage.
Field Installation and Maintenance
Inspect the route and both connectors before installation, then support the cable without pulling on either connector housing. During maintenance, release the latch properly rather than using the cable as a handle. Keep protection on unused ends, and if the assembly is removed for later use, coil it loosely and record its part number so the same length can be returned to service. For this assembly, the listed conductor specification is 26AWG; the minimum bend radius is 40mm; the jacket material is PVC (OFNR).
Network and Protocol Considerations
The intended application is determined by the host interface and protocol support. Listed interface and protocol references include 40G InfiniBand 8x DDR, 4x QDR, 10G/40Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre Channel. Confirm that the host firmware and port configuration support the same operating mode.
Quality Assurance and Packaging
The cable and both connectors are inspected before a functional link test. Connector protection and bend-safe packing reduce handling damage during transport and storage. Customer or site labels can be added for field inventories, with different lengths separated to simplify issue and return of spare assemblies. Standard protective packing is used by default, with project documentation arranged when requested.
Dell Compatibility and Factory Testing
A field-ready cable needs both correct identification and a stable operating link. Our pre-packing check therefore includes the connectors, host recognition and link behavior. For equipment with uncertain revision history, providing the host model and software release helps identify compatibility requirements before the assembly reaches the installation site. Where supported by the host, link stability and diagnostic indications are reviewed together with the established link.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this an original Dell cable?
No. It is an HT-manufactured compatible alternative for equipment that specifies Dell CBL-QSFP-40GE-ACTV-10M.
Will any matching connector operate at the same speed?
Not necessarily. Both hosts must support the stated rate, identification, lane mapping and any required breakout configuration; mechanical compatibility alone is insufficient.
What details assist a compatibility review?
Provide the equipment manufacturer, model, port type, hardware revision and software release, together with the OEM reference, required length and quantity.
How should an unused assembly be stored?
Protect both connector ends, keep the cable in a loose bend-safe coil and retain its part-number label so the length and compatibility identity remain traceable.
Ordering Information
Request the cable by its exact part number and length, and state the equipment model if compatibility confirmation is needed. Site orders can list quantities by rack or installation team. Any requested label should retain the part number so a removed or spare cable can still be identified accurately. Keep CBL-QSFP-40GE-ACTV-10M associated with 10m (33ft) throughout the order and receiving record.
Shipping and Lead Time
Standard configurations normally ship within one to three working days, while production quantities are confirmed with the order. Worldwide courier services are available, with air or sea freight for consolidated shipments; freight-collect delivery and coordination with a customer’s logistics provider can be arranged.
