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Axiom 10413-AX 100GBASE-CR4 QSFP28 Passive DAC Cable - 100GbE Twinaxial - 9. 8 ft - 3m - Black
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This cable implements the QSFP28 form factor with a twinaxial copper construction, offering a robust physical layer for high-speed Ethernet. The 100GBASE-CR4 specification ensures interoperability with standards-based 100GbE equipment, providing a stable link for aggregated traffic and backbone connections.
The passive DAC architecture leverages the electrical signaling capabilities of the connected devices, eliminating active components in the cable assembly. This approach minimizes latency and power consumption while maintaining signal integrity over the specified 3-meter distance.
Key Product Advantages
This DAC cable delivers essential benefits for modern high-density networking. Its plug-and-play installation avoids the complexity and cost of separate transceivers and fiber patch cables, providing a streamlined connectivity solution.
High-Speed Performance
Supports full 100 GbE throughput for demanding applications like data aggregation, storage networking, and high-performance computing clusters.
- 100 Gbit/s data rate
- Low-latency copper path
- QSFP28 interface optimized for 100GbE
Simplified Deployment
The pre-terminated, fixed-length design eliminates field termination requirements and ensures consistent performance across installations.
- No external power required
- Hot-pluggable QSFP28 connectors
- Direct device-to-device connection
Deployment / Use Cases
This cable is ideal for short-reach connections within racks or between adjacent racks in data center environments. Its 3-meter length accommodates typical top-of-rack to leaf switch connections, intra-rack server-to-switch links, and router interconnection in network cores.
Common applications include spine-leaf architecture implementations, high-bandwidth storage area network (SAN) connections, and 100GbE uplinks between network distribution layers. The black color blends with standard rack and cabling aesthetics in professional installations.
Highlights
- 100 Gbit/s data transfer rate using 100GBASE-CR4 standard
- QSFP28 connectors on both ends for direct 100GbE device connections
- Passive Direct Attach Copper (DAC) design requires no external power
- 9.8 ft (3m) twinaxial cable length for short-reach deployments
- Compatible with network devices, switches, and routers supporting QSFP28
- Black color for professional installation aesthetics
- Hot-pluggable for easy installation and maintenance
- Cost-effective alternative to optical transceivers for copper connections
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Axiom Memory Solutions |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 10413-AX |
| Brand Name | Axiom |
| Product Name | 100GBASE-CR4 QSFP28 Passive DAC Cable Extreme Compatible 3m |
| Product Type | Network Cable |
| Technical Information | |
| Cable Type | Twinaxial |
| Cable Length | 9.8 ft |
| Connector Type on First End | QSFP28 Network |
| Connector on First End Details | 1 x QSFP28 Network |
| Connector Type on Second End | QSFP28 Network |
| Connector on Second End Details | 1 x QSFP28 Network |
| Device Supported | Network Device,Switch,Router |
| Data Transfer Rate | 100 Gbit/s |
| Features | Passive |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Product Color | Black |
FAQ
What is the maximum data transfer rate of this DAC cable?
This cable supports 100 Gbit/s (100 gigabits per second) data transfer using the 100GBASE-CR4 Ethernet standard. This provides sufficient bandwidth for high-performance networking applications including data center interconnects, storage networking, and high-speed uplinks between network devices.
What devices is this QSFP28 cable compatible with?
The cable is designed for network devices, switches, and routers that feature QSFP28 ports and support the 100GBASE-CR4 standard. It provides a direct copper connection between compatible QSFP28 interfaces without requiring separate optical transceivers or media converters.
How does a passive DAC cable differ from an active optical cable?
This passive DAC cable uses twinaxial copper conductors and relies on the electrical signaling of the connected devices, requiring no external power or active components in the cable assembly. Active optical cables (AOCs) incorporate optical transceivers and require power to convert electrical signals to optical and back, typically supporting longer distances but at higher cost and power consumption.
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