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Grey 5 metre direct attach copper cable with QSFP28 connectors on both ends

HPE

HPE R0Z26A Aruba 100G QSFP28 5m Direct Attach Copper Cable

SKU CH-Y8FA-SH0PK

Connects network devices at 100 Gbit/s over a 16.40 ft QSFP28 direct attach copper link weighing 1.19 lb

  • TypeNetwork Cable
  • 100 Gbit/s throughput for high-density links
  • QSFP28-to-QSFP28 connectors enable direct switch-to-switch cabling
  • 5 m passive copper reaches adjacent racks without transceivers
  • 19 lb lightweight design simplifies cable management
  • New HPE Aruba cable validated for Aruba network devices

100G QSFP28 5m DAC Cable

This 5 metre direct attach copper cable connects two QSFP28 ports at 100 Gbit/s. It suits data-centre racks where short, low-latency links between switches or servers are required. The 1.19 lb assembly is built for high-density patching in Aruba and HPE environments.

Replacing Active Optical Cables

The copper design removes the need for separate transceivers and fibre patch cords on links up to 16.40 ft. The jump is worth it when power draw and cost must stay low and the distance stays within the 5 metre reach. It does not suit runs that exceed the copper length limit or links requiring optical isolation.

Simple Twinax Installation

Each end plugs straight into a QSFP28 cage with a 1 x QSFP28 network connector; no driver or firmware load is needed on the cable itself. What usually goes wrong is inserting the latch at the wrong angle or seating the module incompletely, which causes link flaps until the connector clicks fully home.

Highlights

  • 100 Gbit/s throughput for high-density links
  • QSFP28-to-QSFP28 connectors enable direct switch-to-switch cabling
  • 5 m passive copper reaches adjacent racks without transceivers
  • 19 lb lightweight design simplifies cable management
  • New HPE Aruba cable validated for Aruba network devices

Specifications

BrandHPE
TypeNetwork Cable

Questions about this item

What rack spacing does the 16.40 ft QSFP28 copper cable need between connected ports?

The 5 metre direct-attach cable weighs 1.19 lb and requires enough slack for its full 16.40 ft length plus the QSFP28 connector depth on each end.

How do you seat the QSFP28 connectors without damaging the latch?

Align each QSFP28 end with the port, push straight in until the latch clicks, then tug gently to confirm it is locked; never force at an angle.

When should the 100 Gbit/s copper assembly be replaced?

Replace the cable if the latch no longer holds, the jacket shows kinks or cuts, or link errors appear at the rated 100 Gbit/s rate.

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