{"product_id":"addon-dac-q28-4sfp28-25g-0-5m-ao-100gbase-cu-qsfp28-cable","title":"AddOn DAC-Q28-4SFP28-25G-0-5M-AO 100GBase-CU QSFP28 Cable","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-and-why\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003e100GBase-CU QSFP28 to 4xSFP28 Direct Attach Cable\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AddOn \u003cstrong\u003eDAC-Q28-4SFP28-25G-0-5M-AO\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Dell-compatible \u003cstrong\u003e100GBase-CU QSFP28 direct attach cable\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered for high-speed data center and networking environments. This \u003cstrong\u003epassive Twinax cable\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers reliable 100G to 4x25G connectivity over short distances with zero power consumption, making it an ideal cost-effective solution for enterprise infrastructure. Built to TAA specifications and tested for Dell compatibility, this \u003cstrong\u003eQSFP28 to 4xSFP28 cable\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the performance and compliance your mission-critical applications demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100GBase-CU QSFP28 to 4xSFP28\u003c\/strong\u003e breakout configuration for flexible port expansion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassive copper Twinax design eliminates active components and power requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50cm (0.5 meter) maximum reach optimized for rack-to-rack and switch-to-server connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTAA-compliant construction meets federal procurement requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDell-certified compatibility ensures seamless integration with existing infrastructure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-latency, high-bandwidth performance for demanding data center workloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCost-effective alternative to active optical cables for short-reach applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"specifications\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eADD-ON\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDAC-Q28-4SFP28-25G-0-5M-AO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100GBase-CU QSFP28 to 4xSFP28 Direct Attach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTechnology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive Twinax Copper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Reach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 meters (50cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 Gbps (QSFP28) \/ 25 Gbps per SFP28 lane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnector Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQSFP28 (male) to 4x SFP28 (male)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTAA, Dell Compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive (0W)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0°C to 70°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a 100GBase-CU QSFP28 to 4xSFP28 direct attach cable used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eQSFP28 direct attach cable\u003c\/strong\u003e breaks out a single 100G port into four 25G connections, enabling flexible port density in data centers. It's ideal for connecting high-speed switches to servers, storage arrays, and network appliances over short distances without active electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose passive Twinax over active optical cables?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePassive Twinax cables eliminate the cost and complexity of active components, require no power, generate no heat, and deliver superior latency performance. For distances up to 50cm, passive copper provides the most economical and reliable solution for \u003cstrong\u003e100GBase-CU connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this cable compatible with Dell systems?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The AddOn DAC-Q28-4SFP28-25G-0-5M-AO is Dell-certified and fully compatible with Dell PowerEdge servers, PowerSwitch networking equipment, and other Dell infrastructure supporting QSFP28 and SFP28 ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does TAA compliance mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliance ensures the product meets U.S. federal procurement standards, making it eligible for government and enterprise contracts requiring domestic or approved-source components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ADD-ON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41671353368651,"sku":"DAC-Q28-4SFP28-25G-0-5M-AO","price":326.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/1078921249.jpg?v=1784829361","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/addon-dac-q28-4sfp28-25g-0-5m-ao-100gbase-cu-qsfp28-cable","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}