The Cisco 10GBASE-CX4 Module supports link lengths of up to 15m on CX4 cable. The Cisco X2-10GB-CX4 is not an optical module. Features of Cisco 10GBASE X2 modules include:
• Supports 10GBASE Ethernet.
• Hot-swappable input/output device plugs into an Ethernet X2 port of a Cisco switch or router link the port with the network.
• Provides flexibility of interface choice.
• Supports "pay-as-you-populate" model
• Supports the Cisco quality identification (ID) feature that enables a Cisco switch or router to identify whether the module is certified and tested by Cisco.
• IEEE 802.3ak Standard
• CX4 (Copper) Cabling
• 15m Cabling Distance
• 91mm x 36mm x 13.46mm
• Weighs less than 300g