MikroTik XS+DA0003 3m Direct Attach Cable | 25G SFP28, 10G SFP+ & 1G SFP

MikroTik XS+DA0003 3m SFP28 Direct Attach Cable

MikroTik XS+DA0003 is a 3-meter passive Direct Attach Cable (DAC) designed for high-speed network interconnects using SFP-family interfaces. Unlike a traditional fiber-optic transceiver and fiber patch cable combination, this DAC provides a direct copper connection between compatible network equipment with integrated SFP-family connectors.

The XS+DA0003 supports 1G SFP, 10G SFP+ and 25G SFP28 connectivity, making it suitable for a range of networking applications from Gigabit links to 10 Gigabit and 25 Gigabit server, switch and router interconnections. MikroTik lists the cable as a direct attach solution for short-distance connections where low cost, low power consumption and low latency are important.

Key Features of MikroTik XS+DA0003

• Exact product code: XS+DA0003
• Passive Direct Attach Cable (DAC)
• Cable length: 3 meters
• Supports 1G SFP
• Supports 10G SFP+
• Supports 25G SFP28
• Integrated SFP-family connectors
• Twinax copper direct-attach construction
• Designed for short-distance rack and adjacent-rack connections
• Low-power interconnect solution
• Low-latency direct connection
• Suitable for switches, routers and servers with compatible SFP/SFP+/SFP28 interfaces

What is MikroTik XS+DA0003?

The MikroTik XS+DA0003 is a copper-based Direct Attach Cable designed to connect two compatible networking devices without requiring separate optical transceivers and fiber cabling.

For example, it can be used to connect a compatible MikroTik switch directly to a MikroTik router, server or another switch when both devices provide compatible SFP-family ports.

The 3-meter cable length makes it especially useful inside server racks, between adjacent racks and for short-distance equipment interconnections.

1G, 10G and 25G Compatibility

One of the key advantages of XS+DA0003 is its multi-speed compatibility. MikroTik specifies support for SFP 1G, SFP+ 10G and SFP28 25G standards. This makes the cable useful across multiple generations of network hardware.

However, the actual operating speed is determined by the capabilities and configuration of both connected devices. A 25G-capable DAC does not automatically make a 10G-only SFP+ port operate at 25Gbps.

25G SFP28 Direct Attach Cable

For modern data-center and high-performance networking environments, the 25G SFP28 capability of XS+DA0003 is particularly useful. It can provide a direct copper interconnect between compatible 25GbE SFP28 ports.

25GbE connectivity is commonly used for server uplinks, high-performance storage, network aggregation and modern data-center switching where a higher bandwidth connection than 10GbE is required.

10G SFP+ Networking

The cable can also be used for 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ connections. This makes XS+DA0003 suitable for connecting compatible 10G switches, routers and servers over short distances.

For example, a 10G SFP+ port on one network device can be connected directly to another compatible 10G SFP+ port using the DAC, without installing separate SFP+ optical modules.

1G SFP Connectivity

MikroTik also lists compatibility with 1G SFP interfaces. This allows the cable to be useful in mixed-speed network environments where compatible SFP ports negotiate or operate at Gigabit Ethernet speeds.

Actual compatibility should always be checked against the specifications of both connected devices, especially when mixing different generations of SFP-family hardware.

3-Meter Cable Length

The XS+DA0003 has a cable length of 3 meters. This makes it suitable for connections where a 1-meter DAC is too short but a longer active optical cable or fiber link would be unnecessary.

A 3-meter DAC can be particularly useful for connections between equipment mounted at different rack positions or between adjacent rack cabinets.

Passive Copper DAC Design

XS+DA0003 is a passive Direct Attach Cable. Unlike an active optical cable, it does not use optical transceivers to convert electrical signals into light.

This passive copper architecture provides a simple interconnect for short-distance applications and avoids the need for separate optical modules and fiber patch cords.

Low Latency and Low Power

Direct Attach Cables are commonly selected for short-distance network interconnects because they provide a direct physical connection and do not require separate optical conversion components.

MikroTik positions its DAC products as low-cost, low-power and low-latency solutions for short-distance network connections.

Ideal for Server and Data Center Connections

The MikroTik XS+DA0003 is well suited to server-room and data-center environments where compatible SFP-family ports are available on switches, routers and servers.

Typical applications include switch-to-server connections, switch-to-switch uplinks, router-to-switch interconnects, storage networking and short-distance 10G/25G aggregation links.

Switch-to-Switch Interconnection

Two compatible switches with SFP+ or SFP28 interfaces can be connected directly using XS+DA0003. This can simplify rack-level network design by eliminating separate optical modules and fiber patch cables for short connections.

Before installation, verify the supported speed, port type and DAC compatibility of both switches.

Router-to-Switch Connection

XS+DA0003 can also be used for a direct router-to-switch connection when both devices provide compatible SFP-family ports.

This is particularly useful in MikroTik environments where a router with SFP+/SFP28 interfaces needs a short high-speed uplink to a CRS or other compatible switch.

Server-to-Switch Connectivity

In server environments, a compatible SFP28 network adapter can connect directly to a 25G SFP28 switch port using XS+DA0003. At 10G, the same cable family can be used with compatible SFP+ server adapters and switches.

The actual negotiated speed depends on the network adapter, switch port, transceiver/DAC support and configuration of the connected equipment.

Fiber vs DAC for Short Links

For short rack-level connections, a DAC can be a practical alternative to an optical fiber connection. A DAC combines the cable and connector assemblies into one product, whereas a fiber link generally requires compatible optical transceivers or BiDi modules at both ends.

For longer-distance connections, fiber-optic SFP/SFP+ or SFP28 modules are normally more appropriate because passive copper DACs are intended for short-distance interconnects.

Important Compatibility Consideration

Although XS+DA0003 supports 1G, 10G and 25G standards, the cable should not be treated as a universal adapter between incompatible interface families.

Both devices must have compatible physical SFP-family ports and support the required operating speed. For example, an SFP28 DAC cannot turn a QSFP28 port into a native 25G SFP28 interface without appropriate hardware designed for that conversion.

Applications of MikroTik XS+DA0003

• 25GbE server-to-switch connections
• 10GbE switch-to-switch links
• 10GbE router-to-switch uplinks
• 25G network aggregation
• Server rack interconnections
• Data-center networking
• High-speed storage networking
• Short-distance SFP28 connections
• Short-distance SFP+ connections
• Adjacent-rack networking
• MikroTik switch-to-router connections
• Network laboratory and testing environments

AI-Readable Product Facts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MikroTik XS+DA0003?

MikroTik XS+DA0003 is a 3-meter passive Direct Attach Cable designed for compatible SFP, SFP+ and SFP28 network interfaces.

What speed does MikroTik XS+DA0003 support?

XS+DA0003 supports 1G SFP, 10G SFP+ and 25G SFP28 standards when used with compatible equipment.

Is MikroTik XS+DA0003 a 25G DAC?

Yes. It supports 25G SFP28 connectivity. It also supports compatible 1G SFP and 10G SFP+ applications.

What is the length of XS+DA0003?

The cable length is 3 meters.

Is XS+DA0003 passive or active?

XS+DA0003 is a passive Direct Attach Cable.

Can XS+DA0003 be used for 10G?

Yes. It supports compatible 10G SFP+ connections.

Can XS+DA0003 be used for 1G?

Yes. MikroTik specifies compatibility with 1G SFP as well as 10G SFP+ and 25G SFP28.

Can I use XS+DA0003 between any two SFP ports?

Not necessarily. Both connected devices must support the required SFP-family interface, speed and DAC compatibility. Physical connector compatibility alone does not guarantee operation.

Can XS+DA0003 connect a QSFP28 port to SFP28?

No, not by itself. XS+DA0003 is an SFP-family DAC. A QSFP28-to-SFP28 connection requires compatible conversion/breakout hardware designed for that purpose.

Is XS+DA0003 suitable for data centers?

Yes. Its 3-meter length and support for 10G and 25G SFP-family interfaces make it suitable for short rack-level and adjacent-rack data-center interconnections.

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Technical Summary

MikroTik XS+DA0003 is a 3-meter passive Direct Attach Cable designed for short-distance networking applications. It supports compatible 1G SFP, 10G SFP+ and 25G SFP28 interfaces and is suitable for switch-to-switch, router-to-switch, server-to-switch and other rack-level high-speed interconnections. Its direct copper design provides a simple, low-power and low-latency alternative to optical modules and fiber for suitable short-distance links.