Re: X520-DA2 and the HP Direct Attach cables - what is the status?

Hi Filip,

 Thank you for the post. According to the SFP DA requirement at http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/network-and-i-o/ethernet-products/000005528.html


-Any SFP passive or active limiting direct attach copper cable that complies with the SFF-8431 v4.1 and SFF-8472 v10.4 specifications.
-SFF-8472 Identifier must have value 03h (SFP or SFP Plus). You can verify the value with the cable manufacturer.
-Maximum cable length for passive cables is 7 meters.
-Support for active cables requires Intel® Network Connections software version 15.3 or later.


     can you help double check if the HP cable meets the above requirment, I understand you have already check with HP*.

thanks,
wb