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Direct attach copper is suitable for very short links and offer a cost-effective way to establish a 100-Gigabit link between QSFP-100G ports within racks and across adjacent racks.
Direct attach copper is suitable for very short links and offer a cost-effective way to establish a 100-Gigabit link between QSFP-100G ports within racks and across adjacent racks.
Our 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.
The NS 100G QSFP28 to QSFP28 Direct Attach Copper Cable (DAC) is a high-performance, cost-optimized solution for 100 Gigabit Ethernet short-reach interconnects. Designed with twinax copper cable and integrated QSFP28 connectors, it eliminates the need for optical transceivers and patch cords, offering a plug-and-play, low-latency alternative.
The passive version supports distances up to 5 m (16 ft), delivering ultra-low latency and zero power consumption. For extended connectivity, active copper DACs can reach up to 7 m (23 ft) with minimal power usage (< 1.5 W). This makes the cable ideal for top-of-rack (ToR) and middle-of-row (MoR) server-to-switch or switch-to-switch deployments.
The NS 100G QSFP28 DAC is tested for compatibility with Cisco, Huawei, Juniper, Arista, Dell, Netgear, Intel, HPE Aruba, Fortinet, and other leading platforms.
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Specification | Details |
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Vendor Name | Network-Switch (NS) |
Product Type | 100G QSFP28 to QSFP28 Direct Attach Copper Cable (DAC) |
Data Rate | 100 Gbps (4×25 Gbps lanes) |
Cable Type | Twinax Copper, Passive/Active |
Max Cable Distance | Passive: up to 5 m (16 ft); Active: up to 7 m (23 ft) |
Conductor AWG Options | 30 AWG (≤ 2 m), 26 AWG (≤ 3–5 m), 24 AWG (≤ 7 m active) |
Connector Type | QSFP28 to QSFP28 |
Power Consumption | Passive ≈ 0 W, Active ≤ 1.5 W |
Temperature Range | 0 °C to 70 °C |
Standards Compliance | QSFP28 MSA (SFF-8665), IEEE 802.3bj, IEEE 802.3bm, RoHS |
Applications | 100G switch-to-switch, server uplinks, leaf-spine interconnects |
Cost-effective: Eliminates the need for optics and fiber patch cords.
Ultra-low latency: Direct copper electrical path ensures minimal delay.
Energy efficient: Passive design consumes virtually no power.
Flexible options: Passive up to 5 m (16 ft), active up to 7 m (23 ft).
Vendor interoperability: Validated across all major switch and server brands.
Standard stocked lengths:
1 m (3 ft), 2 m (7 ft), 3 m (10 ft), 5 m (16 ft)
Extended (active) lengths:
7 m (23 ft)
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