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QSFP-H40G-CU3M

  • Part number QSFP-H40G-CU3M
  • Brand Cisco
  • New factory sealed

Cisco QSFP to QSFP copper direct-attach 40GBASE-CR4 cable QSFP-H40G-CU3M. It is supplied new factory sealed, with the serial list issued before shipment and 12 months replacement warranty as standard.

Form Factor
13.5 x 18.4 x 72.4 mm
Description
Cisco 40GBASE-CR4 QSFP direct-attach copper cable, 3-meter...
  • New factory sealed in the original vendor carton
  • Serial list issued before shipment
  • 12 months replacement warranty as standard
  • Worldwide courier or freight from Hong Kong
Product Overview

QSFP-H40G-CU3M Overview

Cisco QSFP to QSFP copper direct-attach 40GBASE-CR4 cable QSFP-H40G-CU3M. It is supplied new factory sealed, with the serial list issued before shipment and 12 months replacement warranty as standard.

Key Benefits

What Owning QSFP-H40G-CU3M Changes

Support Registered Under the End User Name

A vendor support contract for QSFP-H40G-CU3M is written under the end customer name, so the entitlement sits with the organisation that owns the outage.

Serials Issued Before It Ships

The serial list for your QSFP-H40G-CU3M consignment is released before despatch, so it can be checked on the manufacturer portal while the goods are still with us.

A Complete Bill of Materials

Modules optics rails and power options are reviewed against QSFP-H40G-CU3M before the quotation is issued, so the install crew is not blocked by a line nobody costed.

Problems It Solves

Pain Points QSFP-H40G-CU3M Removes

  • Interface cards for a platform generation the channel has moved past
  • Mixed optic batches creating inconsistent link budgets across identical uplinks
  • End of sale announcements that leave a proven design with no supply route for QSFP-H40G-CU3M
  • Uplink modules quoted separately and arriving after the switch is racked
  • Transceiver reach chosen from the fibre type rather than the measured distance
Who It Is For

Who Benefits Most From QSFP-H40G-CU3M

Data Centre Operators

Adding capacity in defined increments as cabinets and rows fill up

Branch Network Teams

Rolling out one site design across many locations on a fixed bill of materials

Service Providers

Deploying managed hardware at customer premises with consistent revision and firmware

Education IT

Delivering inside vacation windows against a budget year that rarely aligns with the install date

Specifications

QSFP-H40G-CU3M Manufacturer Specification

As published by Cisco for this part number. Full electrical, port and performance specifications are issued with the quotation against the current datasheet revision.

QSFP-H40G-CU3M specification
DescriptionCisco 40GBASE-CR4 QSFP direct-attach copper cable, 3-meter, passive
Dimensions13.5 x 18.4 x 72.4 mm
Cable TypeDirect-attach copper cable assembly
Cable Distance3m
Power Consumption (W)1.5
Pull Tab ColorOrange
Commercial temperature0 to 70 deg C (32 to 158 deg F)
S torage temperature-40 to 85 deg C (-40 to 185 deg F)
Standards-GR-20-CORE: Generic Requirements for Optical Fiber and Optical Fiber Cable -GR-326-CORE: Generic Requirements for Single-Mode Optical Connectors and Jumper Assemblies -GR-1435-CORE: Generic Requirements for Multifiber Optical Connectors -IEEE 802.3ba (-SR4, -LR4) -IEEE 802.3ae (-CSR4) -QSFP+ MSA SFF-8436 -SFP+ MSA ...
Safety-Cable jacket of QSFP copper modules is UL E116441 Compliant -QSFP copper cables are ELV Compliant
Supply Terms

How QSFP-H40G-CU3M Is Supplied

QSFP-H40G-CU3M supply terms
Part NumberQSFP-H40G-CU3M
BrandCisco
CategoryCisco Modules and Optics
Product ConditionNew factory sealed
Serial TraceabilityFull serial list supplied before shipment
Warranty12 months replacement plus optional vendor support contract
PackagingOriginal vendor carton with export grade outer
Lead TimeConfirmed in writing per line at quotation
DeliveryWorldwide courier or freight from Hong Kong
Comparison

QSFP-H40G-CU3M Against Other Models in Cisco Modules and Optics

Values are taken from each manufacturer specification. A blank means the manufacturer does not publish that attribute for that model.

Comparison of QSFP-H40G-CU3M with related models
AttributeQSFP-H40G-CU3MQSFP-100G-CU5MQSFP-H40G-CU1MQSFP-H40G-CU5M
Form Factor13.5 x 18.4 x 72.4 mm13.5 x 18.4 x 72.4 mm13.5 x 18.4 x 72.4 mm13.5 x 18.4 x 72.4 mm
DescriptionCisco 40GBASE-CR4 QSFP direct-attach copper cable, 3-meter...Cisco 100GBASE-CR4 QSFP Passive Copper Cable, 5-meterCisco 40GBASE-CR4 QSFP direct-attach copper cable, 1-meter...Cisco 40GBASE-CR4 QSFP direct-attach copper cable,5-meter...
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Use Guide

Deployment Guide for QSFP-H40G-CU3M

  1. Confirm the Full Part Number

    Check QSFP-H40G-CU3M character for character including any suffix. On this class of hardware a single trailing character commonly changes the software tier, the power option, or whether a bundle is included.

  2. Check Site Prerequisites

    Confirm rack space, power feed, cabling and any uplink or accessory dependency before the order rather than on the day of installation.

  3. Record It on Arrival

    Photograph the sealed carton, reconcile the serial against the list supplied before shipment, then open and confirm the unit matches the label.

  4. Bench Power Before Racking

    Power the unit, capture the software version and the port or drive inventory, and record it while the unit is still accessible.

  5. Register Support Entitlement

    Register the support contract under the end user name so the entitlement sits with the organisation that owns the outage.

Related Products

Other Models in Cisco Modules and Optics

QSFP-100G-CU5M

100GBASE-CR4 Passive Copper Cable, 5m The Cisco 100GBASE Quad Small Form-Factor Pluggable (QSFP) portfolio offers customers a wide variety of high-den

QSFP-H40G-CU1M

Cisco QSFP to QSFP copper direct-attach 40GBASE-CR4 cable QSFP-H40G-CU1M. It is supplied new factory sealed, with the serial list issued before shipme

QSFP-H40G-CU5M

Cisco QSFP to QSFP copper direct-attach 40GBASE-CR4 cable QSFP-H40G-CU5M. It is supplied new factory sealed, with the serial list issued before shipme

C9200-NM-4X

Cisco Catalyst 9000 Switch Modules. Catalyst 9200 4 x 10GE Network Module, spare. The published specification for C9200-NM-4X lists 4 x 10GE SFP+ and

QSFP-100G-AOC1M

The QSFP-100G modules are Cisco's new generation of 100G transceiver modules solution based on a QSFP form factor. It is supplied new factory sealed,

QSFP-100G-AOC20M

100GBASE QSFP Active Optical Cable, 20m. It is supplied new factory sealed, with the serial list issued before shipment and 12 months replacement warr

QSFP-100G-AOC25M

100GBASE QSFP Active Optical Cable, 25m. It is supplied new factory sealed, with the serial list issued before shipment and 12 months replacement warr

QSFP-100G-AOC2M

The QSFP-100G modules are Cisco's new generation of 100G transceiver modules solution based on a QSFP form factor. 100GBASE QSFP Active Optical Cable,

Where It Goes

Industries That Deploy It

Data Center

Top of rack switching, compute and storage delivered in the phased increments a cabinet build actually consumes.

Enterprise Campus

Access, distribution and wireless supplied to one standard so every closet in every building behaves the same way.

Service Provider

Repeatable CPE and aggregation hardware supplied at the volume and consistency a managed service contract depends on.

Solutions

Programmes It Is Supplied Under

Campus Wireless Deployment

Wireless projects are rarely stopped by the access point. They are stopped by a mount, a PoE class or a licence count that nobody confirmed before the order went out.

Reference

Project Cases and Guides

FAQ

QSFP-H40G-CU3M Frequently Asked Questions

Is QSFP-H40G-CU3M New or Refurbished

Standard supply is new factory sealed in the original vendor carton. If a quotation offers another condition that is stated explicitly in writing before you commit.

Can I Get the Serial Numbers for QSFP-H40G-CU3M Before Payment Clears

Yes. Serials are issued before shipment so you can check them on the manufacturer portal while the goods are still with us.

What Is the Lead Time for QSFP-H40G-CU3M

Availability is confirmed in writing per line at quotation rather than as a project average, because one late line is what moves an installation date.

What Warranty Does QSFP-H40G-CU3M Carry

12 months replacement as standard. A vendor support contract is available separately and is registered under the end user name.

Can You Ship QSFP-H40G-CU3M to My Country

Yes. Consignments go worldwide by courier or freight from Hong Kong, with the routing chosen against the destination clearance regime and your deadline.

Can You Drop Ship QSFP-H40G-CU3M to My Customer

Yes. Consignments can be released directly to an end customer address under your own documentation.

Request Pricing for QSFP-H40G-CU3M

Send the quantity and destination country. Availability and lead time come back in writing, with the serial list before shipment.