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Cisco QSFP-100G-CU5M= 16.4 ft passive copper cable with QSFP connectors

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Cisco Systems, Inc. QSFP-100G-CU5M= 16.4 ft network ethernet cable

SKU CH-8XHP-SQ2DC MPN QSFP-100G-CU5M=

A 16.4 ft passive copper cable connecting 100G Cisco QSFP ports with hot-swap support and IEEE 802.3bm compliance

  • Length16.4 ft.
  • FeaturesHot-swappable input/output device that plugs into a 100G Gig
  • Ready for 100G Ethernet with 16.4 ft passive copper reach
  • Hot-swappable QSFP module installs without powering down the switch
  • IEEE 802.3bm electrical interface ensures compliant high-speed signalling
  • Certified on Cisco 100G ports for reliable link performance
  • Interoperable with IEEE-compliant 100GBASE equipment where applicable

Direct-Attach 100G Copper Link

This Cisco QSFP-100G-CU5M= is a 16.4 ft passive copper cable with QSFP connectors on both ends. It provides a 100GBASE-CR4 electrical link compliant with IEEE 802.3bm. The assembly is hot-swappable and certified for Cisco 100G QSFP ports.

Suitable For 100G Rack Connections

Network engineers linking switches, routers or servers inside a single rack or adjacent racks at 100 Gbps will find this length convenient. It is not for links that exceed the reach of passive copper, for connections requiring optical transmission, or for ports that operate at speeds other than 100GBASE.

IEEE 802.3bm 100GBASE-CR4 Compliance

The cable’s high-speed electrical interface meets the IEEE 802.3bm specification for 100GBASE-CR4. This standard governs the signal integrity and lane configuration that determine whether the link will come up on a given QSFP port.

Highlights

  • Ready for 100G Ethernet with 16.4 ft passive copper reach
  • Hot-swappable QSFP module installs without powering down the switch
  • IEEE 802.3bm electrical interface ensures compliant high-speed signalling
  • Certified on Cisco 100G ports for reliable link performance
  • Interoperable with IEEE-compliant 100GBASE equipment where applicable

Specifications

BrandCisco
ModelQSFP-100G-CU5M=
Length16.4 ft.
FeaturesHot-swappable input/output device that plugs into a 100G Gigabit Ethernet Cisco QSFP port
Interoperable with other IEEE-compliant 100GBASE interfaces where applicable
Certified and tested on Cisco QSFP-100G ports for superior performance, quality, and reliability
High-speed electrical interface compliant to IEEE 802.3bm
Shipping weight0.27 kg
Package size203 × 102 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

How can I verify the 100G link is up after plugging the 16.4 ft cable into a Cisco QSFP port?

Check the switch port LEDs and run "show interface status" to confirm a 100 Gbps link with no errors on the Cisco QSFP-100G port.

What comes in the box with the QSFP-100G-CU5M= and what must be purchased separately?

The box contains the 16.4 ft passive copper cable with integrated QSFP ends; compatible Cisco 100G QSFP ports or IEEE 802.3bm compliant switches are sold separately.

Which version of the 100G copper cable should I choose for a 5 metre reach?

The QSFP-100G-CU5M= is the 5 metre (16.4 ft) model, certified for Cisco 100GBASE-CR4 ports and interoperable with IEEE 802.3bm interfaces.

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