BlueLAN Compatible NVIDIA 980-9I62W-00E003 QSFP28 Direct Attach Copper Cable, 100GBASE-CR4, 3m, Passive

The BlueLAN 980-9I62W-00E003-BL is a high-performance, passive Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cable designed for 100 Gigabit Ethernet and InfiniBand applications. This QSFP28 to QSFP28 cable is fully compatible with NVIDIA/Mellanox equipment, offering a cost-effective and reliable interconnect solution for data centers and high-performance computing environments. With a length of 3 meters (9.84 feet) and 26 AWG wire gauge, it ensures excellent signal integrity and low power consumption.

Advantages

This BlueLAN DAC cable provides a plug-and-play solution without the need for transceivers, reducing cost and power consumption. It is hot-swappable and MSA compliant, ensuring seamless integration into existing networks. The passive design guarantees zero latency and high reliability, making it ideal for short-range, high-speed connections.

Suitable for

• Data center top-of-rack to server connections
• High-performance computing clusters
• Enterprise network aggregation
• Storage area networks (SAN)

Key specifications

• Cable Type: Direct Attach Copper (DAC)
• Connector Type: QSFP28 to QSFP28
• Data Rate: 100 Gbps
• Standard: 100GBASE-CR4
• Cable Length: 3 meters (9.84 feet)
• Wire Gauge: 26 AWG
• Passive/Active: Passive
• Impedance: 100 Ohm
• Jacket Material: PVC
• Hot Swappable: Yes
• Protocol Support: Ethernet, InfiniBand
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C
• Power Consumption: < 0.5W per end
• Voltage Supply: 3.3V
• Compliance: RoHS, CE, FCC, MSA Compliant

Recommendations

For optimal performance, ensure that your network equipment supports QSFP28 interfaces and 100GBASE-CR4 standards. This cable is an excellent choice for cost-sensitive deployments where active optical cables are not required.