BlueLAN Compatible NVIDIA 980-9I48S-00C02A Passive Direct Attach Breakout Cable, 100GBASE-CR4 QSFP28 to 4x25GBASE-CR SFP28, 3m, AWG26

The BlueLAN 980-9I48S-00C02A-BL is a high-performance passive direct attach breakout cable designed for compatibility with NVIDIA 980-9I48S-00C02A networking equipment. It enables seamless 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity by breaking out a single QSFP28 port into four independent 25 Gigabit SFP28 links, ideal for data center and high-speed networking environments.

Advantages

This cable offers a cost-effective and reliable solution for high-bandwidth interconnects. Its passive design ensures low power consumption and zero latency, while the breakout configuration maximizes port utilization and simplifies cable management. The AWG26 gauge provides optimal signal integrity over the 3-meter length.

Suitable for

• Data center top-of-rack to server connections
• High-performance computing clusters
• Network aggregation and spine-leaf architectures
• Upgrading existing 25G infrastructure to 100G uplinks

Key specifications

• Cable Type: Direct Attach Copper (DAC), Passive
• Connector A: 1x QSFP28 (100GBASE-CR4)
• Connector B: 4x SFP28 (25GBASE-CR each)
• Data Rate: 100 Gbps aggregate
• Length: 3 meters
• Wire Gauge: AWG26
• Impedance: 100 Ohm
• Hot-Pluggable: Yes
• Compatibility: NVIDIA 980-9I48S-00C02A

Recommendations

For optimal performance, ensure that both the switch and server ports support the respective standards (100GBASE-CR4 and 25GBASE-CR). This cable is an ideal choice for cost-sensitive deployments requiring high reliability and ease of installation.