ColorChip 100G QSFP28 to 4×SFP28 passive copper cable assembly features eight differential copper pairs, providing four independent data transmission channels at speeds up to 25Gbps per channel. It fully meets the 100G Ethernet and InfiniBand Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) standards.
Available in wire gauges from 26AWG to 30AWG, this 100G breakout copper cable offers low insertion loss, minimal crosstalk, and excellent signal integrity for short-reach interconnect applications. It is an ideal solution for linking 100G QSFP28 switch ports to 25G SFP28 network interface cards or servers within racks and across adjacent racks in data centers.
Key Features
Compliant with IEEE 802.3bj
Optimized design for 25Gbps per lane NRZ signaling
Breakout configuration: 1×QSFP28 to 4×SFP28 connectors
Low insertion loss and low crosstalk for short-reach links
Pull-to-release latch design for secure connection and easy handling
Available in 26AWG to 30AWG wire gauges
Passive design with no external power required
EEPROM mapping for cable signature and system identification
Temperature Range: 0~ 70 °C
3.3V power supply
Applications
100G Ethernet switch to server interconnection
Data center top-of-rack and end-of-row architectures