{"product_id":"addon-fn-cable-qsfp28-5-100gbase-cu-direct-attach-cable","title":"AddOn FN-CABLE-QSFP28-5 100GBase-CU QSFP28 Direct Attach Cable","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-why\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eAddOn FN-CABLE-QSFP28-5 100GBase-CU QSFP28 Direct Attach Cable\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAddOn FN-CABLE-QSFP28-5 compatible QSFP28 direct attach cable\u003c\/strong\u003e is engineered for organizations requiring high-speed, cost-effective connectivity in data center environments. This \u003cstrong\u003e100GBase-CU passive twinax cable\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers reliable 100 Gbps performance over 5 meters, making it ideal for short-distance interconnects between switches, servers, and storage systems. Built with TAA compliance and Fortinet compatibility, this \u003cstrong\u003epassive copper twinax cable\u003c\/strong\u003e eliminates the power consumption and latency concerns of active solutions while maintaining enterprise-grade reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100GBase-CU passive twinax technology for low-power, high-speed data transmission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQSFP28 to QSFP28 connector configuration for direct port-to-port connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-meter maximum reach optimized for rack-to-rack and intra-datacenter links\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTAA compliant design meeting federal procurement requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFortinet FN-CABLE-QSFP28-5 compatible for seamless integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCost-effective alternative to active optical cables without performance compromise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassive design eliminates external power requirements and reduces operational overhead\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\u003eFN-CABLE-QSFP28-5-AO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive Twinax Copper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnector Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQSFP28 (both ends)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 Gbps (100GBase-CU)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 meters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTAA Compliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (Passive)\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\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40°C to 85°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 QSFP28 direct attach cable used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eQSFP28 direct attach cable\u003c\/strong\u003e connects high-speed network ports directly between switches, servers, and storage arrays in data centers. The 100GBase-CU standard enables 100 Gbps connectivity over short distances, making it essential for bandwidth-intensive applications like cloud infrastructure, virtualization, and big data analytics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does a passive twinax cable differ from active optical cables?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePassive twinax cables like this \u003cstrong\u003e100GBase-CU QSFP28 cable\u003c\/strong\u003e use copper conductors and require no external power, reducing costs and complexity. Active optical cables (AOCs) use fiber optics and built-in electronics, offering longer reach but at higher cost. For 5-meter intra-datacenter links, passive twinax delivers superior value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this cable compatible with Fortinet equipment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the AddOn FN-CABLE-QSFP28-5 is specifically designed as a compatible replacement for Fortinet's FN-CABLE-QSFP28-5, ensuring full compatibility with Fortinet FortiGate and other networking appliances featuring QSFP28 ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does TAA compliance mean for procurement?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliance\u003c\/strong\u003e certifies that this \u003cstrong\u003eQSFP28 direct attach cable\u003c\/strong\u003e meets U.S. federal procurement standards, making it eligible for government contracts and organizations with TAA requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ADD-ON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41687615799371,"sku":"FN-CABLE-QSFP28-5-AO","price":327.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/1078921262.jpg?v=1784829128","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/addon-fn-cable-qsfp28-5-100gbase-cu-direct-attach-cable","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}