The NVIDIA/Mellanox compatible QSFP28 to 2x 50G QSFP28 Ethernet Direct Attach Cable operates on active copper for longer transmit distance and less thickness. This breakout cable complies with SFF-8665, QSFP28 MSA, SFF-8636, SFF-8679 standards. Hot-pluggable QSFP28 MSA is also supported. Tested on Cisco and Dell target switches, proven to have excellent performance, quality and reliability.
It is suitable for very short distances and provides cost-effective interconnection between devices in data centers, high-performance computing (HPC) and Switches/Routers/Server/Storage racks using 100G QSFP28 ports and 50G QSFP28 ports.
Note: FS Box does not currently support changing H3C and HPE compatibility for DAC cables.
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NVIDIA/Mellanox Compatible 100G QSFP28 to 2x 50G QSFP28 Ethernet DAC Cable (9-meter, Active, QSFP28 to QSFP28)
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FS offers the ability to configure the pre-set compatibility of either connector of the DAC cable online with FS BOX to connect Cisco to Arista, Dell to Juniper, and any other mixes of configurations.
This cable offers versatile and adaptable deployment options, supporting a capacity of 100G. It can be smoothly connected to a wide range of devices within your network.
Cable Type | Active Direct Attach Copper | Passive Direct Attach Copper | Active Optical Cable |
Data Rate | 100G to 2x50G | 100G to 2x50G | 100G to 2x50G |
Form Factor | QSFP28 to QSFP28 | QSFP28 to QSFP28 | QSFP28 to QSFP28 |
Power Consumption | ≤1.5W | ≤0.5W | <2.2W |
Cable Length | 1-9m (3ft-29ft) | 0.5-5m (2ft-16ft) | 1-100m (3ft-328ft) |
Wire AWG | 26-30AWG | 26-30AWG | — |
Minimum Bend Radius | 27.5-36.5mm | 10/5D(Dynamic/Static) | 30mm |
Media | Copper | Copper | Optic Fiber |
Jacket Material | PVC (OFNR) | PVC (OFNR) | OFNP |