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100G QSFP28 Breakout DAC-100GBase QSFP28 to 4 x 25G SFP28 Passive Direct Attach Copper Breakout Cable for Cisco QSFP-4SFP25G-CU50CM,0.5m (2ft)

100G QSFP28 Breakout DAC-100GBase QSFP28 to 4 x 25G SFP28 Passive Direct Attach Copper Breakout Cable for Cisco QSFP-4SFP25G-CU50CM,0.5m (2ft)

94.49 CAD

In-rack fan-out connecting a 100G QSFP28 switch port to four 25G SFP28 servers or NICs over a short 0.5m run.

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About this product

Key features

  • 【100G HIGH SPEED】100GBase-CU QSFP28 to 4x 25G SFP28 Breakout Direct Attach Copper Twinax Cable, Passive, 0.5-Meter, 30AWG.
  • 【100% Compatible】Compatible with Cisco QSFP-4SFP25G-CU50CM.
  • 【HIGH PERFORMANCE】QSFP-100G to 4x SFP-25G copper direct-attach breakout cables are suitable for very short links and offer a cost-effective way to connect within racks and across adjacent racks. These breakout cables connect to a 100G QSFP port of a Arista switch on one end and to four 25G SFP ports of a Cisco switch/server on the other end.
  • 【100% Tested】Tested in Host Devices for Proven Interoperability,Every 100G QSFP28 DAC is quality tested for compatibility in the targeted switch environment, which guarantees flawless operations.
  • 【Flexible Deployment】The 100G Breakout DAC cable offers versatile and adaptable deployment options, supporting a capacity of 100G. It can be smoothly connected to a wide range of switch,server,network adapter, data center devices within your network.

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Specifications

Type
100G QSFP28 to 4x 25G SFP28 passive DAC breakout cable
Standard
100GBASE-CR4 breakout to 4x 25GBASE-CR
Connectors
1x QSFP28 to 4x SFP28
Cable Length
0.5m (about 2 ft)
Construction
Passive direct attach copper (twinax)
Cisco Compatible Part
QSFP-4SFP25G-CU50CM

Pros

  • ✓Splits one 100G QSFP28 port into four independent 25G SFP28 links
  • ✓Passive copper design needs no power and adds negligible latency
  • ✓Short 0.5m length ideal for in-rack top-of-rack to server connections
  • ✓Lower cost than four separate optics plus fiber

Cons

  • ×Fixed length cannot be extended or re-terminated
  • ×Passive DAC limited to short reach (in-rack only)
  • ×Switch port must be configured for 4x25G breakout mode
  • ×Cisco-coded; may need compatibility settings on non-Cisco gear

FAQ

What does the breakout do?

It connects one 100G QSFP28 switch port to four devices at 25G each via the four SFP28 ends, commonly used for top-of-rack to server fan-out.

Is it compatible with my Cisco switch?

It is built to the Cisco QSFP-4SFP25G-CU50CM spec, so it works in Cisco switches that support 100G-to-4x25G breakout. The port must be set to breakout mode.

Does it need power?

No. It is a passive direct attach copper cable with no active electronics.