BlueLAN 100G QSFP28 Direct Attach Copper Cable, 1m, 30 AWG, Passive, NVIDIA MCP1600-E00BE30 Compatible MCP1600-E00BE30-BL

High-density data centers and HPC clusters need reliable 100G links that do not add heat or latency. This BlueLAN passive Direct Attach Copper cable replaces the NVIDIA MCP1600-E00BE30 with a 1-meter QSFP28-to-QSFP28 assembly built on 30 AWG twinax.

Who is it for

Network architects and system integrators deploying 100GBASE-CR4 Ethernet or EDR InfiniBand in racks where optical transceivers are overkill. It fits servers, storage and top-of-rack switches from NVIDIA Mellanox and other QSFP28 platforms.

Main features

• 100 Gbps aggregate bandwidth across four 25 Gbps lanes
• Passive copper design: under 0.5 W per end, no optics to fail
• QSFP28 connectors with pull-tab for dense port spacing
• 1 meter length for clean in-rack cabling
• Hot-pluggable and compatible with Ethernet and InfiniBand fabrics

Specifications

• Cable type: Direct Attach Copper (DAC)
• Data rate: 100 Gbps
• Ethernet standard: 100GBASE-CR4
• InfiniBand standard: EDR
• Connector: QSFP28 to QSFP28
• Length: 1 m
• Wire gauge: 30 AWG
• Construction: Passive
• Protocol support: Ethernet, InfiniBand
• Power consumption: < 0.5 W per end

Tips

For runs longer than 2 meters, consider active optical cables or transceivers to avoid signal integrity issues. Keep bend radius above 30 mm to protect the twinax pairs.