{"product_id":"enet-mcp1600-100gbe-qsfp28-direct-attach-copper-cable","title":"ENET MCP1600 100GbE QSFP28 Direct Attach Copper Cable","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eENET MCP1600-C01AE30N-ENC\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance \u003cstrong\u003e100GbE direct attach copper cable\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered for enterprise data center and short-reach networking applications. This \u003cstrong\u003eQSFP28 passive copper cable assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers reliable 100GBASE-CR4 connectivity without active components, making it an ideal choice for cost-effective, low-latency network infrastructure. Built for demanding environments, the MCP1600 ensures consistent performance in high-speed interconnect scenarios where direct copper connectivity is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100GbE connectivity via QSFP28-to-QSFP28 configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassive copper cable design eliminates active component dependencies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100GBASE-CR4 compliant for standards-based interoperability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort-reach optimized for data center and rack-level deployments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect attach copper construction reduces latency and power consumption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-grade reliability for mission-critical network operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"technical-specs\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\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\u003eENET SOLUTIONS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMCP1600-C01AE30N-ENC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect Attach Copper (DAC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnector Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQSFP28 to QSFP28\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 Gbps (100GbE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100GBASE-CR4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable Construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive Copper Assembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort-Reach Networking\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 direct attach copper cable used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect attach copper cables like the MCP1600 are used for high-speed, short-distance connections in data centers. They provide 100GbE connectivity between switches, servers, and storage systems with minimal latency and power consumption compared to active solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the MCP1600 QSFP28 cable passive or active?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MCP1600 is a \u003cstrong\u003epassive copper cable\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning it contains no active electronics. This makes it more cost-effective, generates less heat, and requires no external power—ideal for short-reach 100G networking applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is 100GBASE-CR4 compatibility?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100GBASE-CR4 is the IEEE standard for 100 Gigabit Ethernet over copper. The MCP1600 is fully compliant with this standard, ensuring seamless integration with enterprise networking equipment and guaranteed interoperability across compatible devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the typical deployment scenarios for this QSFP28 cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MCP1600 is ideal for data center rack interconnects, switch-to-server connections, storage area network (SAN) links, and high-performance computing (HPC) environments where short-reach, high-speed connectivity is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ENET SOLUTIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41716729217099,"sku":"MCP1600-C01AE30N-ENC","price":153.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/enet-mcp1600-100gbe-qsfp28-direct-attach-copper-cable","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}