{"product_id":"addon-networks-qsfp28-100gb-pdac1mlz-ar-ao-infiniband-cable","title":"AddOn Networks QSFP28-100GB-PDAC1MLZ-AR-AO InfiniBand Cable","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eAddOn Networks QSFP28 100GB InfiniBand Cable - 1 Meter\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AddOn Networks \u003cstrong\u003eQSFP28-100GB-PDAC1MLZ-AR-AO\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance \u003cstrong\u003e100GBase-CU InfiniBand EDR direct attach cable\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered for data center environments requiring ultra-reliable, low-latency connectivity. This \u003cstrong\u003eQSFP28 cable\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers 100 Gbps throughput over passive copper construction, making it ideal for server-to-switch, switch-to-switch, and storage interconnect applications. Built with LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) jacket for enhanced safety in enclosed spaces, this \u003cstrong\u003eInfiniBand cable\u003c\/strong\u003e is fully compatible with Arista Networks infrastructure and operates flawlessly over distances up to 1 meter (3.3 feet).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 Gbps throughput with \u003cstrong\u003e100GBase-CU\u003c\/strong\u003e passive copper technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQSFP28 connectors on both ends for universal compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 meter (39.4 inch) cable length optimized for rack-level deployments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfiniBand EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) protocol support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLSZH jacket reduces smoke and halogen emissions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArista Networks certified and validated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassive copper design eliminates power consumption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable black jacket with strain relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"technical-specs\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eADD-ON\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQSFP28-100GB-PDAC1MLZ-AR-AO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnector Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQSFP28 to QSFP28\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eData Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtocol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInfiniBand EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCable Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect Attach Copper (DAC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopper Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive (no active components)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCable Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0 m (3.3 ft \/ 39.4 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJacket Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Reach\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0 meter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArista Networks, standard QSFP28 devices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\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 networking equipment in data centers, including servers, switches, and storage arrays. The \u003cstrong\u003e100GBase-CU\u003c\/strong\u003e standard enables 100 Gbps connectivity over short distances with minimal latency, making it essential for modern cloud infrastructure and HPC environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this InfiniBand cable compatible with my Arista switch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The AddOn Networks QSFP28-100GB-PDAC1MLZ-AR-AO is fully validated and certified for Arista Networks equipment. It meets all InfiniBand EDR specifications and works seamlessly with Arista 7050 series, 7060 series, and other QSFP28-equipped platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the maximum distance for this 100GB passive copper cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003edirect attach cable\u003c\/strong\u003e operates reliably up to 1 meter (3.3 feet). The passive copper design ensures zero latency and power consumption, making it ideal for rack-level interconnects where distance requirements are minimal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose passive copper over active cables?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePassive \u003cstrong\u003eQSFP28 cables\u003c\/strong\u003e eliminate power consumption, heat generation, and potential failure points associated with active electronics. 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