BlueOptics Compatible Fortinet QSFP28-4SFP28-DAC-2M BlueLAN Passive 100GBASE-CR4 QSFP28 to 4x25GBASE-CR SFP28 Direct Attach Breakout Cable, 2 Meter, AWG26

The BlueOptics Q28-4S28-DAC-2M-FR-BL is a high-performance passive direct attach breakout cable designed for Fortinet and other QSFP28/SFP28 compliant equipment. It provides a cost-effective and reliable solution for 100G to 4x25G connectivity in data centers and high-performance computing environments.

Advantages

This breakout cable offers significant advantages over traditional transceivers and fiber optic cabling. It consumes less power, reduces latency, and simplifies cable management. The passive design ensures zero power consumption and maximum reliability. With a length of 2 meters and AWG26 gauge, it is ideal for short-distance interconnects within racks or adjacent racks.

Suitable for

• Data center interconnects (DCI)
• High-performance computing (HPC) clusters
• Enterprise network aggregation
• Fortinet switches and routers with QSFP28 ports
• Any QSFP28 to 4x SFP28 breakout application

Key specifications

• Cable Type: Direct Attach Cable (DAC), Passive
• Connector A: QSFP28
• Connector B: 4x SFP28
• Aggregate Data Rate: 100 Gbps
• Per Lane Data Rate: 25 Gbps
• Standards: 100GBASE-CR4 (QSFP28 end), 25GBASE-CR (SFP28 end)
• Cable Length: 2 Meter
• Cable Gauge: AWG26
• Hot-Pluggable: Yes
• RoHS Compliant: Yes

Recommendations

For optimal performance, ensure that both ends of the cable are connected to compatible QSFP28 and SFP28 ports. This cable is a direct replacement for Fortinet QSFP28-4SFP28-DAC-2M and is fully interoperable with Fortinet equipment. BlueOptics products are rigorously tested to meet or exceed OEM specifications.