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Black QSFP28 passive DAC cable with twinaxial cord, 5m length

Axiom

Axiom AXG97198 100G QSFP28 DAC cable 5m

SKU CH-6C61-T2EQ4 MPN AXG97198

A 100 Gbps QSFP28 passive DAC twinax cable for 5 m switch-to-switch links, MSA compliant and Cisco compatible

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  • 100G QSFP28 passive DAC for high-speed switch links
  • 5 metre reach suits standard rack-to-rack connections
  • Cisco compatible coding ensures drop-in OEM operation
  • TAA compliant for government procurement requirements
  • Unique serialisation prevents network identification conflicts

100G QSFP28 Passive DAC Cable

This five-metre twinaxial cable carries 100GBASE-CR4 traffic between QSFP28 ports. It is built for new network deployments that need a direct, low-latency link between switches or routers without separate transceivers.

Suits MSA-compliant Cisco environments

Network engineers who want a pre-coded, serialised cable that drops into existing Cisco gear will find it ready to use. Teams that require active optical reach, breakout configurations or a different connector type should look elsewhere.

Fits standard QSFP28 cages

The passive design draws no extra power and adds no active components to the link budget. It frees up transceiver slots and patch-panel space while keeping the cabling run to a single 16.40 ft assembly.

Highlights

  • 100G QSFP28 passive DAC for high-speed switch links
  • 5 metre reach suits standard rack-to-rack connections
  • Cisco compatible coding ensures drop-in OEM operation
  • TAA compliant for government procurement requirements
  • Unique serialisation prevents network identification conflicts

Specifications

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Questions about this item

Which switch or router ports accept this 100G QSFP28 DAC cable?

Any MSA-compliant QSFP28 port that supports 100GBASE-CR4 passive copper will accept the cable.

Can I connect this cable to a 28 Gbaud lane device that uses the same QSFP28 form factor?

Yes, the cable uses four 28 Gbaud lanes and is fully MSA compliant, so it interoperates with other QSFP28 equipment.

How do I verify the link is operating at the intended 100 Gb/s rate after installation?

Check the switch or router port statistics; a healthy link will show 100 Gb/s speed, zero CRC errors and the Axiom serial number in the module inventory.

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