Shipping included*
Exclusions
Additional shipping fees may apply in rare circumstances for deliveries outside standard service areas. In most cases, this only potentially affects shipments to the Northwest Territories and Yukon, as well as certain heavy or oversized items.
Axiom JNP-100G-DAC-1M-AX 100GBASE-CR4 QSFP28 Passive DAC Cable - Juniper Compatible - 1m (3. 3 ft) Twinaxial Network Cable
Business volume discounts
Technical guidance
Preparation & staging
QC · ON · AB · BC
Product Features
Technical Overview
This DAC cable implements the 100GBASE-CR4 Ethernet standard, which utilizes four lanes of 25 Gb/s to achieve the full 100 Gbit/s bandwidth. The QSFP28 connectors on both ends provide a compact, high-density interface that's become standard for 100GbE connections in modern networking equipment.
The twinaxial cable construction features two inner conductors surrounded by insulation and shielding, providing excellent signal integrity for high-speed electrical transmission over copper. This design minimizes crosstalk and electromagnetic interference while maintaining the mechanical flexibility needed for data center cable management.
Key Product Advantages
This passive DAC cable offers several advantages for network infrastructure deployments where short-reach, high-bandwidth connections are required between adjacent racks or within the same rack.
Cost-Effective 100GbE Connectivity
Eliminates the need for separate optical transceivers and fiber patch cables, providing a more economical solution for short-distance 100GbE connections while maintaining full performance.
- Lower total cost compared to optical solutions
- No separate transceiver modules required
- Reduced power consumption from passive design
Reliable Juniter Integration
Specifically designed and tested for compatibility with Juniper networking equipment, ensuring reliable operation and performance in Juniper-based network environments.
- Tested Juniper compatibility
- Seamless integration with Juniper switches
- Reliable performance in Juniper ecosystems
Deployment / Use Cases
This 100GBASE-CR4 QSFP28 DAC cable is ideal for various data center and enterprise networking scenarios where high-bandwidth, short-reach connections are needed between compatible network devices.
Common deployment scenarios include connecting top-of-rack switches to aggregation switches within the same rack or adjacent racks, establishing high-speed links between servers and switches in hyper-converged infrastructure, and creating backbone connections in high-performance computing environments where 100GbE throughput is required over short distances.
Data Center Interconnect
Connect switches within the same rack or between adjacent racks in data center environments where 100GbE bandwidth is required for spine-leaf architectures or server-to-switch connections.
High-Performance Computing
Establish high-bandwidth links between compute nodes and network switches in HPC clusters where low latency and high throughput are critical for parallel processing applications.
Highlights
- 100GBASE-CR4 QSFP28 passive DAC cable for 100 Gbit/s networking
- Specifically compatible with Juniper network equipment and switches
- 1 meter (3.3 foot) twinaxial cable construction for short-reach connections
- QSFP28 connectors on both ends for high-density 100GbE interfaces
- Passive design reduces power consumption and heat generation
- Twinaxial cable provides excellent signal integrity for high-speed data transfer
- Cost-effective alternative to optical transceivers for short-distance links
- Ideal for data center spine-leaf architectures and server connectivity
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Axiom Memory Solutions |
| Manufacturer Part Number | JNP-100G-DAC-1M-AX |
| Brand Name | Axiom |
| Product Name | 100GBASE-CR4 QSFP28 Passive DAC Cable Juniper Compatible 1m |
| Product Type | Network Cable |
| Technical Information | |
| Cable Type | Twinaxial |
| Cable Length | 3.3 ft (1 m) |
| Connector Type on First End | QSFP28 Network |
| Connector on First End Details | QSFP28 Network |
| Connector Type on Second End | QSFP28 Network |
| Connector on Second End Details | QSFP28 Network |
| Device Supported | Network Device |
| Data Transfer Rate | 100 Gbit/s |
| Features | Passive |
FAQ
What type of cable is the Axiom JNP-100G-DAC-1M-AX?
The Axiom JNP-100G-DAC-1M-AX is a 100GBASE-CR4 QSFP28 passive direct attach copper (DAC) cable. It uses twinaxial copper construction with QSFP28 connectors on both ends to provide a 100 Gbit/s connection between compatible network devices over a 1-meter distance without requiring separate optical transceivers.
Is this DAC cable compatible with Juniper networking equipment?
Yes, this cable is specifically designed and tested for compatibility with Juniper network devices. The product name includes 'Juniper Compatible' and the part number follows Juniper's naming convention, indicating it's engineered to work reliably with Juniper switches and other networking equipment that support QSFP28 interfaces.
What does 'passive' mean for this DAC cable?
A passive DAC cable contains no signal processing electronics within the cable assembly. Unlike active cables that include signal conditioning or retiming circuitry, passive cables rely on the transmitting and receiving devices to handle signal integrity. This results in lower power consumption, reduced heat generation, and typically lower cost compared to active alternatives while maintaining full 100 Gbit/s performance over short distances.
What is the maximum data transfer rate supported by this cable?
This cable supports data transfer rates of 100 Gbit/s (100 gigabits per second) using the 100GBASE-CR4 Ethernet standard. This standard utilizes four lanes of 25 Gb/s each to achieve the full 100 Gbit/s bandwidth, making it suitable for high-performance networking applications requiring substantial throughput between connected devices.
| Qty | Price | Available |
|---|
