25GBASE-CR SFP28 DAC Direct-Attached Copper Twinax Passive Cable (3 Meters)

25G SFP28 DIRECT-ATTACH COPPER (DAC) PASSIVE CABLE – 3 METERS

For use with Netgate® and Intel® 25Gb PCIe NICs

The 25G SFP28 Direct-Attach Copper (DAC) Passive Cable is engineered for ultra-high-speed, short-distance interconnections within racks or between adjacent networking equipment. Supporting 25 Gigabit Ethernet (25GBase-CR), it delivers stable, low-latency performance with minimal power consumption, making it an optimal choice for modern data centers and enterprise network deployments.

Designed for professional networking, storage, and telecom environments, this cable is commonly used in:

• Data center switch-to-switch connections

• Server-to-switch interconnects

• SAN and NAS storage infrastructures

• High-performance storage servers

• Telecom and enterprise core networks

Manufactured using AWG30 solid silver-plated copper conductors, it ensures excellent signal integrity, reduced attenuation, and long-term durability in demanding environments.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Connector Type: SFP28 to SFP28

• Cable Type: Passive Copper Twinax

• Length: 3 Meters

• Conductor: AWG30 Solid Copper, Silver Plated

• Maximum Data Rate: Up to 25.78 Gbps

• Power Consumption: < 0.2 W total (typically < 0.1 W per side)

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C (Commercial range)

• Standards Compliance: IEEE P802.3by, SFF-8402, SFF-8419, SFF-8432

• MSA Compliance: SFP/SFP28 MSA compliant

• Certifications: RoHS, VDE, UL & CSA compliant

COMPATIBILITY

Designed for interoperability with:

• Netgate® appliances supporting 25Gb interfaces

• Intel® 25Gb PCIe Network Interface Cards

• Other MSA-compliant manufacturers

Please note that certain vendors implement firmware-based compatibility restrictions (vendor lock-in). When connecting to equipment from Cisco, HPE/HP-ProCurve, H3C/3COM, Brocade/Broadcom, or similar manufacturers, a vendor-coded cable may be required.

WARRANTY & SUPPORT

• 10-Year Serviceable Limited Lifetime Manufacturer’s Warranty

• No returns

• Specifications subject to change without prior notice