If you plan to use 10GB NIC on your DD880 with twinax calbe, make sure you are using 7 ft. Don't use 10 ft twinax cable because the card will not respond and only reboot of DD880 can clear it (sorry, it works like this by design and no workaround). This can be found in Intel website.
http://www.intel.com/support/network/adapter/pro100/sb/CS-030612.htm
What if you must use longer cables? Intel Ethernet SFP+Optics will be the anwser. Cable length depends on the speed, cable specifications, and which optical module is used. Cable Lengths for Intel Ethernet SFP+ Optics provides the operating range in meters for optical cables used with Intel Ethernet SFP+ Optics.
http://www.intel.com/support/network/adapter/x520server/sb/CS-031094.htm
What are the SFP+ direct attach cable requirements for the Intel Ethernet Server Adapter X520 Series?
A: Any SFP+ passive or active limiting direct attach copper cable that comply with the SFF-8431 v4.1 and SFF-8472 v10.4 specifications Maximum cable length for passive cables is 7 meters Support for active cables requires Intel Network Connections software version 15.3 or later
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