Intel XL710-QDA2 Compatibility with Dell Networking Cable QSFP+ to QSFP+ 40GbE Passive Copper Direct Attach Cable

[LAng1]

Hi all, I have an Intel XL710-QDA2 dual port 40Gb adapter.

https://ark.intel.com/products/83967/Intel-Ethernet-Converged-Network-Adapter-XL710-QDA2 Intel® Ethernet Converged Network Adapter XL710-QDA2 Product Specifications

I am trying to connect the adapter to my network but do not have any certified XLDACBL1, XLDACBL2, and XLDACBL3 or QSFP+ transceiver at the moment.

I have a few units of Dell Networking Cable QSFP+ to QSFP+ 40GbE Passive Copper Direct Attach Cable, believed to be OEM from Amphenol.

http://accessories.euro.dell.com/sna/PopupProductDetail.aspx?cs=nldhs1&l=en&c=nl&sku=470-AAWN http://accessories.euro.dell.com/sna/PopupProductDetail.aspx?cs=nldhs1&l=en&c=nl&sku=470-AAWN

Not sure if the cable can work with XL710-QDA2 adapter? Fyi, the adapter will used to support iSCSI. Appreciate any advise / experience sharing.

Many thanks!

[idata]

Hi Lawrence-Ang,

Thank you for posting in Wired Communities. It is recommended to use the validated cable listed on our website for the XL710-QDA2, please refer to the link below for reference: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000006051/network-and-i-o/ethernet-products.html You may try testing this but the configuration is not comprehensively validated or supported, so functionality will not be guaranteed. Regards,Sharon T

[idata]

Hi Lawrence-Ang,

Please feel free to update me if you have tested your configuration and if you still need further assistance from us. Thanks,Sharon T