BLUEOPTICS Supermicro CBL-NTWK-0988-Q28M1 Compatible BlueLAN Passive 100GBASE-CR4 QSFP28 to 4x25GBASE-CR SFP28 Direct Attach Breakout Cable, 1m, AWG26

The BLUEOPTICS Supermicro CBL-NTWK-0988-Q28M1 compatible BlueLAN passive direct attach breakout cable is designed for high-performance data center and enterprise networking. It provides a cost-effective solution for connecting QSFP28 ports to four SFP28 ports, supporting 100GBASE-CR4 on the QSFP28 end and 25GBASE-CR on each SFP28 end. This 1-meter cable features 26 AWG copper construction and is fully compliant with SFF-8665 and SFF-8402 standards.

Advantages

This breakout cable enables seamless migration from 100G to 25G infrastructure, reducing cost and complexity. It is hot-pluggable, passive, and requires no external power, ensuring low latency and reliable performance. The cable is 100% compatible with Supermicro equipment and meets or exceeds OEM specifications.

Suitable for

• Data center interconnects
• High-performance computing clusters
• Enterprise network upgrades
• Supermicro switch and server connectivity

Key specifications

• Cable Type: Direct Attach Cable (DAC)
• Cable Configuration: Breakout
• Cable Length: 1 Meter (3.3 ft)
• Aggregate Data Rate: 100 Gbps
• Connector A: QSFP28
• Connector B: 4x SFP28
• Data Rate per Lane: 25 Gbps
• Transceiver Type: Passive Copper
• Wire Gauge: 26 AWG
• Protocol (QSFP28 End): 100GBASE-CR4
• Protocol (SFP28 End): 25GBASE-CR
• Compatibility: Supermicro CBL-NTWK-0988-Q28M1 Equivalent
• Standards Compliance: SFF-8665 (QSFP28), SFF-8402 (SFP28)
• Hot-Pluggable: Yes
• Impedance: 100 Ohm

Recommendations

For optimal performance, ensure that both ends of the cable are securely connected and that the equipment supports the respective protocols. This cable is ideal for short-reach, high-speed connections within racks or between adjacent racks.