The NVIDIA/Mellanox MCP1600-C001 compatible 100G QSFP28 Ethernet Passive Direct Attach Copper Twinax Cable offers a cost-effective solution for establishing a 100-Gigabit link between switches' QSFP-100G ports within racks and across adjacent racks. This Direct Attach Copper cable provides low insertion loss and ultra-low crosstalk. It complies with IEEE 802.3, SFF-8662, and hot-pluggable QSFP28 MSA standards, ensuring compatibility and reliability.With its power-efficiency, this cable delivers reliable connectivity for short-distance interconnects. It enables higher port bandwidth, density and configurability at a low cost and reduced power requirement in the data centers.
Note: FS Box does not currently support changing H3C and HPE compatibility for DAC cables.
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NVIDIA/Mellanox MCP1600-C001 Compatible 100G QSFP28 Ethernet DAC Cable (1-meter, Passive, QSFP28 to QSFP28, 30AWG)
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This cable offers hot pluggable functionality for enhanced uptime and improved serviceability. It's compliant with the industry-standard QSFP28 MSA, ensuring compatibility across various devices and systems.
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.
Cable Type | Passive Direct Attach Copper | Active Direct Attach Copper |
Max Data Rate | 100Gbps | 100Gbps |
Connector Type | QSFP28 to QSFP28 | QSFP28 to QSFP28 |
Power Consumption | ≤0.5W | ≤1.5W |
Cable Length | 0.5-5m (2ft-16ft) | 1-9m (3ft-29ft) |
Wire AWG | 26-30AWG | 26-30AWG |
Minimum Bend Radius | 33.5mm | 33-44.5mm |
Media | Copper | Copper |
Jacket Material | PVC (OFNR) | PVC (OFNR) |









