OEM 10g Dac Manufacturer & Factory

High-Density Direct Attach Copper Interconnects Engineered for Telecom Operators, Global Cloud Providers, and Next-Generation Data Center Infrastructures

Executive Overview: The Strategic Role of 10G DAC in High-Density Computing

In modern networking topologies, optimized infrastructure efficiency is no longer optional. As data center environments and enterprise campuses scale, interconnect latency and total cost of ownership (TCO) remain critical factors. 10G SFP+ Direct Attach Copper (DAC) Cables represent the industry standard for high-bandwidth, ultra-low latency, and extremely cost-effective short-range links. By bridging the physical distance between switch chassis and local server nodes (typically within 7 meters), 10G DACs bypass the transceivers' optical stages, reducing power consumption to negligible levels (less than 0.1W per port).

"Implementing OEM 10G DAC solutions directly tackles two key parameters in network architecture planning: minimizing operational heat dissipation (OPEX) and reducing baseline component procurement expenses (CAPEX) compared to active transceiver/fiber configurations."

Corporate Profile & Industrial Heritage: KOCENT OPTEC LIMITED

Kocent Optec Limited established in 2012 in Hongkong as a hi-tech communication enterprise, is one of China's leading fiber optic termination product manufacturer and solution provider.

We're dedicated to developing and manufacturing fiber optic communication products ranging from passive to active categories for telecommunication networks, enterprise networks and data centers.

Kocent Optec Manufacturing Facility

By leveraging our extensive experience and excellent production capacity we gained over the years, we magnify the outcome for our valuable customers, which ultimately expands their core competencies and helps them outperform competitors. We place emphasis on customer collaboration, and we define ourselves as your valuable partner in fiber optic connection solutions. We believe our differentiators are your perceived advantages.

Engineering Excellence & Quality Assurance Controls

With more than 13 years of experience in manufacturing telecommunication fiber optic products, we follow strictly fiber optic industry standards by using mature scientific methods to deliver your products on time and ensure that 100% products are tested and inspected before shipment.

Factory QA Lab Testing

Our Quality Management Systems (QMS) mandate rigorous validation processes. Every single 10G DAC assembly undergoes comprehensive vector network analyzer (VNA) tests for insertion loss, return loss, and crosstalk. High-precision EEPROM coding ensures 100% hardware compatibility across leading network brands, providing plug-and-play operability out of the box.

Macro-Industry Solutions & Global Deployments

Years of sales and service experience have enabled us to win customers from different regions. Today, we have customers from East Asia, Southeast Asia, Middle East, Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Northern Europe, South America, North America, North Africa, and South Africa.

Production Assembly Line

Win-win cooperation is our constant goal. Many our OEM and ODM products won the Telecom Operator tender and satisfy end-user request.

Our main terminal telecom operators include: SingTel, Vodafone, America Movil, Telefonica, Bharti Airtel, Orange, Telenor, VimpelCom, TeliaSonera, Saudi Telecom, MTN, Viettel, Bitel, VNPT, Laos Telecom, MYTEL, Telkom, Telekom, Entel, FiberTel, StarFiber, Ooredoo, Beeline, Azercell.

Technical Comparison: 10G SFP+ DAC vs. AOC vs. Optical Modules

Selecting the correct high-speed interconnect technology requires a multi-dimensional assessment of distance limits, power envelope constraints, latency profiles, and overall system budget.

Feature Parameter 10G SFP+ Passive DAC 10G SFP+ Active AOC 10G SFP+ Transceiver + Fiber
Transmission Range 0.5m to 7m (typically 30-24AWG) Up to 30m (Active processing) Up to 10km (SMF) / 300m (MMF)
Power Consumption < 0.1 Watts (Ultra-Low) < 0.5 Watts (Low) < 1.0 Watts (Standard)
System Latency Near Zero (Nanosecond scale) Low (Microsecond scale) Low (Microsecond scale)
Relative Costs Extremely Cost-Efficient Moderate Cost High Component Cost
Bending Radius Limit Medium (High copper wire gage) Flexible (Optic glass fiber core) Flexible (Optic glass fiber core)

Technical Roadmap: Future Developments in Direct Attach Copper Cables

With data requirements constantly climbing, the technical trajectory of high-speed copper interconnects is rapidly evolving. Although 10G remains the backbone of general-purpose enterprise infrastructure and industrial deployments, our engineering pipelines are optimized for multi-lane architectures (25G, 100G, 400G, and the emerging 800G PAM4 technologies). Through advanced shielding designs and twinaxial cable materials, we continue pushing the limits of copper to offer high-speed low-loss signals without requiring expensive migrations to all-fiber environments.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Direct Attach Copper Cables

Q1: What is the main difference between passive and active 10G DAC cables?
A1: Passive DAC cables contain no active signal restoration components in the transceiver body and rely completely on host port hardware processing. Active DAC cables incorporate internal chipsets to clean, equalize, and amplify the high-speed data stream, enabling longer links (often up to 10-15m) using thinner-gauge copper wires.
Q2: How does Kocent Optec guarantee compatibility across different router/switch brands?
A2: Our engineering labs maintain a large fleet of switches from top network vendors (Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Huawei, Dell, etc.). We code every DAC's EEPROM with custom-compiled vendor files to match individual device handshakes, eliminating port warning messages and connection failures.
Q3: What wire gauges (AWG) are used in your 10G DAC manufacturing?
A3: We customize cable gauge configurations depending on transmission distance requests. We utilize 30AWG for shorter runs (0.5m to 2m) to improve flexibility and rack-routing characteristics, and switch to heavier 24AWG or 26AWG copper cores for 5m to 7m lengths to minimize electrical signal attenuation.
Q4: Are your copper interconnect components RoHS and CE compliant?
A4: Yes, all active and passive assemblies comply with international environmental and electrical safety guidelines, including RoHS, REACH, CE, and FCC, ensuring trouble-free global import and deployment compliance.
Q5: Can I request dual-programmed OEM labels for multi-vendor switches?
A5: Absolutely. We provide dual-compatibility programming (such as Cisco-coded on end A and HP/Aruba-coded on end B) to allow seamless interconnectivity between mixed switch brand fabrics.

Manufacturing Excellence

13+
Years Experience
100%
Tested & Inspected
Zero
Signal Loss Target

Industry Standard Conformity

  • SFF-8431 / SFF-8432 MSA
  • IEEE 802.3ae 10GBASE-CR
  • CE / FCC / RoHS Certified
  • Direct Operator Qualified