The GLOBALfiber Q100G-DAC is a 100G passive direct attach copper (DAC) twinax cable for 100G switch-to-switch and server-to-switch copper links. The integrated copper assembly is available in selectable lengths from 0.5 to 7 metres for short connections within racks or between nearby equipment.
Available coding and compatibility
Coding options: Arista, Cisco, Custom, Dell, Extreme, Fortinet, Generic, Huawei, Intel, Juniper, NVIDIA-Mellanox(ETH).
Provide the equipment model, port configuration and software version for each connected device so that support can be checked. For other coding requirements, contact salg@globalfiber.no.
Key specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Product number |
Q100G-DAC |
| Cable type |
Passive direct attach copper (DAC), twinax |
| Capacity |
100 Gbps |
| Applications |
100GBASE-CR4 Ethernet; Fibre Channel over Ethernet |
| Cable length |
0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 m; select the required length |
| Connector configuration |
QSFP28 to QSFP28 |
Installation requirements
Confirm 100G passive DAC support and the selected cable length on both host ports before ordering. Allow adequate routing space and follow the bend limits for the selected cable variant.