BlueOptics NVIDIA 980-9I48B-00C002 BlueLAN Passive 100GBASE-CR4 QSFP28 to 4x25GBASE-CR SFP28 Direct Attach Breakout Cable, 2m

The BlueOptics NVIDIA 980-9I48B-00C002 BlueLAN passive 100GBASE-CR4 QSFP28 to 4x25GBASE-CR SFP28 Direct Attach Breakout Cable is a high-performance copper twinax cable designed for data center and high-performance computing environments. This breakout cable enables a single QSFP28 port to connect to four SFP28 ports, providing a cost-effective and efficient solution for 100G to 4x25G connectivity.

Advantages

This passive Direct Attach Cable (DAC) offers low latency, high reliability, and easy deployment without the need for additional transceivers. It is hot-pluggable and compliant with SFF-8665 and SFF-8402 standards, ensuring seamless integration with NVIDIA networking equipment. The 2-meter length provides flexibility in rack configurations.

Suitable for

• Data center top-of-rack to server connections
• High-performance computing (HPC) clusters
• Enterprise networking upgrades to 100G
• Breakout applications requiring 100G to 4x25G

Key specifications

• Product Type: Direct Attach Cable (DAC)
• Cable Configuration: Breakout (1-to-4)
• Connector A: QSFP28
• Connector B: 4x SFP28
• Aggregate Data Rate: 100 Gbps
• Per Lane Data Rate: 25 Gbps
• Cable Technology: 100GBASE-CR4 (QSFP28) / 25GBASE-CR (SFP28)
• Cable Material: Copper Twinax
• Cable Design: Passive
• Impedance: 100 Ohm
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C
• Standards: SFF-8665, SFF-8402
• RoHS Compliant: Yes

Recommendations

For optimal performance, ensure that both the QSFP28 and SFP28 ports are compatible with passive DAC cables. This cable is ideal for short-reach breakout applications within racks or adjacent racks.