NVIDIA LinkX 100GbE QSFP28 Passive Direct Attach Copper Cable, 10m, 26 AWG, Black

For data centers that demand reliable 100GbE connectivity over longer distances, this NVIDIA LinkX passive copper cable provides a 10-meter reach that typical DACs cannot match. Unlike active optical cables, it draws no power for signal conditioning, keeping energy consumption below 0.5W per end while maintaining full IEEE 802.3bj compliance.

Highlights

• 100GbE data rate with QSFP28 connectors on both ends
• Passive direct attach copper design for ultra-low latency and power draw
• 10-meter length with 26 AWG conductors for signal integrity
• Hot-swappable and fully compliant with 100GBASE-CR4 and InfiniBand EDR
• Durable PVC jacket and wide operating temperature range (0°C to 70°C)

In daily use

Deploying this cable is as simple as plugging it into any QSFP28 port. The passive design means no additional configuration or power budget is required, making it ideal for high-density racks where every watt counts. Its 10-meter reach allows flexible top-of-rack to end-of-row connections without the cost or fragility of fiber optics. The black PVC jacket resists wear and maintains flexibility for easy routing.

Full specifications

• Brand: NVIDIA
• Model: LinkX 100GbE QSFP28 Passive DAC
• MPN: 980-9I58D-00N010
• EAN: 7290110490423
• Cable type: Passive Direct Attach Copper (DAC)
• Data rate: 100 Gigabit Ethernet (100GbE)
• Connector A: QSFP28
• Connector B: QSFP28
• Length: 10 meters (32.8 ft)
• Wire gauge: 26 AWG
• Impedance: 100 Ohm
• Compliance: IEEE 802.3bj 100GBASE-CR4, InfiniBand EDR
• Jacket material: PVC
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 70°C
• Storage temperature: -40°C to 85°C
• Power consumption: < 0.5W per end
• Voltage supply: 3.3V
• Hot-swappable: Yes
• RoHS compliant: Yes
• Color: Black
• Application: Data center interconnect, HPC, enterprise networking

Final note

Engineered for high-performance computing and enterprise environments, this NVIDIA LinkX cable delivers the reliability and efficiency that modern data centers require.