The StarTech.com JD096CST is an HP JD096C compatible direct connect copper SFP+ cable designed, programmed and tested specifically for HP brand switches and routers. It meets MSA industry standards and supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet applications via SFP+ (Mini-GBIC) ports.

The passive Twinax copper cable enables hot-swap, so upgrades and replacements can be done smoothly, minimizing network outages. Its low-consumption and low-latency design makes it a cost-effective alternative to optical cables.

It is ideal for short-term applications, for example for connecting a point-to-point network switch or server within a rack. The length of the cable is 1.2 m, its data transfer rate is 10 Gbit/s, and it contains 30 AWG copper.