{"product_id":"enet-mcp1600-c005e26l-100gbase-cr4-qsfp28-twinax-cable","title":"ENET MCP1600-C005E26L 100GBASE-CR4 QSFP28 Twinax Cable","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-overview\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eENET MCP1600-C005E26L 100GBASE-CR4 QSFP28 Twinax Cable\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eENET MCP1600-C005E26L\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium \u003cstrong\u003e100GBASE-CR4 passive copper twinax cable\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered for ultra-high-speed data center and enterprise networking environments. Featuring dual \u003cstrong\u003eQSFP28 connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e, this cable delivers reliable 103.12 Gb\/s connectivity over short-reach distances, making it ideal for rack-to-rack and switch-to-server deployments. Built with passive copper construction, this twinax cable eliminates the complexity and power requirements of active solutions while maintaining exceptional signal integrity across demanding infrastructure.\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-CR4 Compliant\u003c\/strong\u003e — Full support for 100 Gigabit Ethernet standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQSFP28 Connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e — Both ends equipped with industry-standard QSFP28 interfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePassive Copper Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — No power consumption, reduced latency, simplified deployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e103.12 Gb\/s Data Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e — Exceeds standard 100 Gb\/s performance specifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial Temperature Range\u003c\/strong\u003e — Operates reliably from 0°C to 70°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShort-Reach Optimization\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ideal for data center rack interconnects and high-density deployments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"technical-specs\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"10\"\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-C005E26L-ENC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive Copper Twinax\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\u003eEthernet Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100GBASE-CR4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 103.12 Gb\/s\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\u003ePower Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (passive)\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 100GBASE-CR4 and why does it matter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100GBASE-CR4 is an IEEE standard for 100 Gigabit Ethernet over copper twinax cables at short distances. It's essential for modern data centers requiring high-bandwidth, low-latency interconnects between switches, servers, and storage systems without the cost of fiber optics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does a passive twinax cable differ from active solutions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePassive twinax cables like the ENET MCP1600-C005E26L require no external power, generate no heat, and introduce minimal latency. They're ideal for distances up to 5 meters, while active cables support longer runs but consume power and add complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this QSFP28 cable compatible with my existing infrastructure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the QSFP28 connector standard ensures compatibility with any 100GBASE-CR4 capable equipment. Verify your switches, NICs, and transceivers support QSFP28 and 100GBASE-CR4 before deployment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat cable length does the MCP1600-C005E26L provide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model designation indicates a 5-meter cable length, optimized for typical data center rack-to-rack and switch-to-server connectivity scenarios within standard facility distances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ENET SOLUTIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41716729086027,"sku":"MCP1600-C005E26L-ENC","price":420.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/enet-mcp1600-c005e26l-100gbase-cr4-qsfp28-twinax-cable","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}