BlueLAN Compatible Arista CAB-Q-4S-100G-1M Passive 100GBASE-CR4 QSFP28 to 4x25GBASE-CR SFP28 Direct Attach Breakout Cable, 1m, AWG26

The BlueLAN CAB-Q-4S-100G-1M-BL is a high-performance passive Direct Attach Copper (DAC) breakout cable designed for 100 Gigabit Ethernet applications. It provides a cost-effective and reliable solution for connecting a QSFP28 port to four SFP28 ports, enabling seamless migration to higher speeds.

Advantages

This cable offers ultra-low power consumption as a passive solution, eliminating the need for external power. It supports hot-swappable installation and is fully compatible with Arista CAB-Q-4S-100G-1M equipment, ensuring plug-and-play operation. The breakout design allows efficient utilization of existing 25G infrastructure.

Suitable for

• Data center top-of-rack to server connections
• High-performance computing clusters
• Enterprise network upgrades to 100G
• Telecommunications and cloud infrastructure

Key specifications

• Cable Type: Direct Attach Breakout Cable (DAC)
• Connector A: QSFP28
• Connector B: 4x SFP28
• Aggregate Data Rate: 100 Gbps (4x 25 Gbps per lane)
• Standards: 100GBASE-CR4 (End A), 25GBASE-CR (End B)
• Cable Length: 1 meter (3.3 ft)
• Wire Gauge: AWG26
• Protocol: Ethernet
• Hot-Swappable: Yes
• Power Consumption: Ultra-low (Passive)

Recommendations

For optimal performance, ensure that both the switch and server ports support the required standards. This cable is ideal for short-distance breakout applications within racks.