The 100G QSFP28 Passive Direct Attach Copper (DAC) Twinax Cable provides a highly efficient and cost-effective solution for short-distance 100-Gigabit Ethernet links. Ideal for connections within a rack or between adjacent racks, this passive DAC eliminates the need for optical transceivers while maintaining excellent electrical performance, low insertion loss, and ultra-low crosstalk.

Engineered for high-density data-center environments, the cable complies with IEEE 802.3, SFF-8665, and QSFP28 MSA standards to ensure seamless interoperability with switches, routers, NICs, and other QSFP28-based systems.

Key Features

• Fully compliant with SFF-8665

• Supports up to 28.3125Gbps per channel (4× lanes)

• Copper lengths up to 5 meters

• Passive twinax, 30AWG

• Operating temperature: 0°C to +70°C

• Single 3.3V power supply

• Power consumption = 0.5W

• Compatible with IEEE 802.3, QSFP28 MSA, SFF-8665

• RoHS compliant

Applications

• 100G Ethernet switch-to-switch links