BlueOptics Compatible Palo Alto Networks QSFP28-4SFP28-DAC-1M Passive Direct Attach Breakout Cable, 1m, 26 AWG

The BlueOptics Q28-4S28-DAC-1M-PA-BL is a high-performance passive direct attach breakout cable designed for seamless integration with Palo Alto Networks equipment. This 1-meter cable features a QSFP28 connector on one end and four SFP28 connectors on the other, enabling 100GBASE-CR4 to 4x25GBASE-CR connectivity. It is part of the BlueLAN series, ensuring reliable and cost-effective network interconnects for data centers and enterprise environments.

Advantages

This breakout cable offers a passive twinax design with negligible power consumption, making it an energy-efficient solution for high-speed data transmission. It supports aggregate data rates of 100 Gbps with per-lane speeds of 25 Gbps, ideal for bandwidth-intensive applications. The 26 AWG wire gauge ensures flexibility and durability, while the breakout configuration simplifies cable management by consolidating four 25G links into a single 100G port.

Suitable for

• Data center interconnects requiring high-density 100G to 4x25G breakout
• High-performance computing (HPC) clusters
• Enterprise networking upgrades to 100GBASE-CR4 and 25GBASE-CR standards
• Palo Alto Networks compatible systems

Key specifications

• Cable Type: Direct Attach Cable (DAC), Passive Twinax
• Connector Type (End 1): QSFP28
• Connector Type (End 2): 4x SFP28
• Aggregate Data Rate: 100 Gbps
• Per-Lane Data Rate: 25 Gbps
• Cable Length: 1 Meter
• Wire Gauge: 26 AWG
• Breakout Configuration: 1x QSFP28 to 4x SFP28
• Ethernet Standard (End 1): 100GBASE-CR4
• Ethernet Standard (End 2): 25GBASE-CR
• Compatibility: Palo Alto Networks (compatible)
• Product Function: Breakout Cable
• Power Consumption: Passive (negligible)

Recommendations

For optimal performance, ensure your network equipment supports 100GBASE-CR4 and 25GBASE-CR standards. This cable is designed for indoor use and should be handled with care to avoid damage to the connectors. Compatible with Palo Alto Networks devices; verify your specific model requirements.