BlueLAN Compatible Amphenol NDAAFG-0005 QSFP28 Direct Attach Cable, 100GBASE-CR4, Infiniband EDR, 30AWG, 2 Meter

The BlueLAN Compatible Amphenol NDAAFG-0005 QSFP28 Direct Attach Cable (DAC) is a high-performance, passive copper twinax cable designed for 100 Gigabit Ethernet (100GBASE-CR4) and InfiniBand EDR applications. With a length of 2 meters and 30 AWG wire gauge, this cable provides a cost-effective, low-power solution for short-range interconnects in data centers and high-performance computing environments. It is fully compatible with Amphenol NDAAFG-0005 and meets QSFP28 MSA (SFF-8665) standards, ensuring reliable performance and interoperability.

Advantages

This direct attach cable offers significant advantages over active optical cables, including lower power consumption (passive, 0W), reduced latency, and lower cost. The copper twinax construction provides excellent signal integrity for distances up to 2 meters, making it ideal for top-of-rack to server connections. Hot-swappable and easy to install, it simplifies cable management and reduces clutter in dense network environments.

Suitable for

• Data center interconnects (switch to server, switch to switch)
• High-Performance Computing (HPC) clusters
• Enterprise networking (100GBASE-CR4)
• InfiniBand EDR networks

Key specifications

• Product Type: Direct Attach Cable (DAC)
• Transceiver Type: QSFP28
• Data Rate: 100 Gbps
• Ethernet Standard: 100GBASE-CR4
• InfiniBand Standard: EDR
• Cable Length: 2 Meter
• Wire Gauge: 30 AWG
• Connector Type: QSFP28 (both ends)
• Cable Material: Copper Twinax
• Power Consumption: Passive (0W)
• Hot-Swappable: Yes
• MSA Compliance: SFF-8665
• Compatibility: Amphenol NDAAFG-0005

Recommendations

For optimal performance, ensure that both connected devices support QSFP28 and 100GBASE-CR4 or InfiniBand EDR. This cable is a direct replacement for Amphenol NDAAFG-0005 and is backed by BlueLAN's quality assurance. Suitable for use in standard data center environments with operating temperatures from 0°C to 70°C.