BlueOptics NVIDIA 980-9I486-00C001 BlueLAN SC282701L1M26 Passive 100GBASE-CR4 QSFP28 to 4x25GBASE-CR SFP28 Direct Attach Breakout Cable, 1 Meter

The BlueOptics NVIDIA 980-9I486-00C001 BlueLAN SC282701L1M26 is a high-performance passive copper direct attach breakout cable designed for 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. It features a QSFP28 connector on one end and four SFP28 connectors on the other, enabling seamless breakout from a 100G port to four 25G ports. With a length of 1 meter, this cable is ideal for short-range interconnects within data centers and high-performance computing environments.

Advantages

This breakout cable offers a cost-effective and energy-efficient solution for high-speed networking. It supports aggregate data rates of 100 Gbps, with each lane operating at 25 Gbps. The passive copper design ensures low power consumption (< 0.5W) and reliable signal integrity. It is hot-swappable and compliant with MSA standards, ensuring broad compatibility with major networking equipment from NVIDIA, Cisco, Juniper, Arista, and others.

Suitable for

• Data center interconnects
• High-performance computing (HPC) clusters
• Enterprise networking
• Top-of-rack to server connections

Key specifications

• Cable Type: Direct Attach Cable (DAC) - Breakout
• Connector A: QSFP28
• Connector B: 4x SFP28
• Data Rate: 100 Gbps aggregate (4x 25 Gbps per lane)
• Standards: 100GBASE-CR4 (QSFP28 end), 25GBASE-CR (SFP28 end)
• Cable Technology: Passive Copper
• Wire Gauge: 30 AWG
• Impedance: 100 Ohm
• Jacket Material: PVC
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C
• Power Consumption: < 0.5W
• Hot-Swappable: Yes
• Compliance: RoHS, CE, FCC

Recommendations

For optimal performance, ensure that both ends of the cable are connected to compatible 100GBASE-CR4 and 25GBASE-CR ports. This cable is an ideal choice for high-density, low-latency networking applications where space and power efficiency are critical.