BlueOptics Lenovo 4Z57A14194 Compatible BlueLAN QSFP56 Breakout Direct Attach Cable (DAC) - Passive 200G to 2x100G Twinaxial Copper, QSFP56 to 2xQSFP56, 2m

The BlueOptics Lenovo 4Z57A14194 compatible BlueLAN QSFP56 Breakout Direct Attach Cable (DAC) is a high-performance, passive twinaxial copper cable designed for 200 Gigabit Ethernet breakout applications. It provides a cost-effective and low-latency solution for connecting network hardware within racks and across adjacent racks in data centers.

Advantages

This breakout DAC cable offers significant advantages over traditional fiber optic solutions. It consumes zero power, reduces cabling complexity, and provides reliable, high-speed connectivity with minimal signal loss. The passive design ensures no additional power consumption, making it an energy-efficient choice for dense data center environments.

Suitable for

• Data center rack-to-rack and server-to-switch connections
• High-performance computing (HPC) clusters
• Telecommunications and enterprise networking
• Upgrading existing 100G infrastructure to 200G

Key specifications

• Product Type: Direct Attach Cable (DAC) - Breakout
• Cable Type: Twinaxial Copper
• Data Rate: 200 Gbps aggregate (2x 100 Gbps breakout)
• Connectors: QSFP56 to 2x QSFP56
• Cable Polarity: Passive
• Impedance: 100 Ohm
• Compliance: IEEE 802.3cd (200GBASE-CR4, 100GBASE-CR2)
• Hot-Swappable: Yes
• Power Consumption: 0W (Passive)
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C
• RoHS Compliant: Yes

Recommendations

For optimal performance, ensure that both the host device and the connected equipment support QSFP56 interfaces and the required data rates. This cable is ideal for short-reach interconnects within a data center, providing a reliable and low-latency link for high-bandwidth applications.