BlueOptics QSFP28-DAC-2M-RW-BL InfiniBand Cable Black

High-density data centers and HPC clusters need reliable, low-latency links between QSFP28 ports. The BlueOptics QSFP28-DAC-2M-RW-BL is a 2-meter Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cable that connects two QSFP28 interfaces without separate transceivers, reducing cost and power consumption while supporting InfiniBand EDR and 100G Ethernet.

Who is it for

Network engineers and data center operators deploying 100G InfiniBand or Ethernet fabrics over short distances. Ideal for top-of-rack to server connections, storage interconnects, and HPC cluster nodes where passive copper provides the best price-performance.

Main features

• QSFP28 to QSFP28 passive copper twinax cable
• 2 meters (6.56 ft) length
• Supports up to 100 Gbps data transfer rate
• InfiniBand EDR protocol support
• Hot-swappable, MSA SFF-8665 compliant
• Black jacket, 100 Ohm impedance, 3.3V supply

Specifications

• Cable type: Direct Attach Copper (DAC)
• Connector 1: QSFP28
• Connector 2: QSFP28
• Length: 2 m
• Data rate: 100 Gbps
• Protocol: InfiniBand EDR
• Material: Copper twinax
• Jacket colour: Black
• Transceiver type: Passive
• Hot-swappable: Yes
• MSA compliance: SFF-8665
• Impedance: 100 Ohm
• Voltage supply: 3.3V
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 70°C
• Storage temperature: -40°C to 85°C

Tips

Use this DAC for short links within a rack or between adjacent racks. For longer distances, consider active optical cables or fibre transceivers.