HP JD364B X230 Local Connect 100cm CX4 Cable

The HP JD364B X230 Local Connect 100cm CX4 Cable is a copper-based interconnect designed for high-speed 10 Gigabit Ethernet links between network devices equipped with CX4 ports. At one meter in length, it is purpose-built for short-distance connections such as linking adjacent switches in a rack or connecting network devices in close proximity. The passive copper design means there are no active components or transceivers to worry about, resulting in a simple and reliable connection with minimal latency.

This cable is part of HP's X230 series of local connect cables and is manufactured in the United States. While CX4 was once a popular 10GbE interconnect standard, it has largely been replaced by SFP+ and QSFP connections in newer deployments due to the smaller connector size and greater flexibility of those standards. However, for organizations maintaining existing HP network infrastructure with CX4 ports, this cable remains a dependable and cost-effective choice for ensuring high-bandwidth local connectivity without the added expense of optical transceivers.