100GBase-CR4 QSFP28 DAC Direct-Attached Copper Twinax Passive Cable (3 Meters)

100G QSFP28 DIRECT-ATTACH COPPER (DAC) PASSIVE CABLE – 3 METERS

For use with Netgate® and Intel® 100Gb PCIe NICs

The 100G QSFP28 Direct-Attach Copper (DAC) Passive Cable is engineered for ultra-high-speed, short-range interconnections within racks or adjacent equipment. Supporting 100 Gigabit Ethernet (100GBase-CR4), it delivers reliable, low-latency performance with minimal power consumption, making it an optimal choice for modern data centers and high-density network environments.

This QSFP28 twinax cable is particularly suitable for:

• Data center switching infrastructure

• SAN and NAS storage environments

• High-performance storage servers

• Telecom and enterprise networking applications

Built with AWG30 solid silver-plated copper conductors, the cable ensures signal integrity and durability while maintaining efficient thermal and electrical performance.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Connector Type: QSFP28 to QSFP28

• Cable Type: Passive Copper Twinax

• Length: 3 Meters

• Conductor: AWG30 Solid Copper, Silver Plated

• Maximum Data Rate: Up to 100 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-8636, SFF-8679

• MSA Compliance: SFP/QSFP MSA compliant

• Environmental: RoHS compliant

COMPATIBILITY

Designed for interoperability with:

• Netgate® appliances supporting 100Gb interfaces

• Intel® 100Gb PCIe Network Interface Cards

• Other MSA-compliant manufacturers

Please note that some 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