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Black passive copper QSFP28 cable 3m 26AWG

Mellanox Technologies

Mellanox Technologies MCP1600-E003E26 network ethernet cable

SKU CH-E9XZ-NCFW2 MPN MCP1600-E003E26

Passive copper cable delivers 100 Gb/s over 3 m with QSFP28 connectors at each end

  • 100 Gb/s throughput with passive copper design
  • QSFP28 connectors compliant with SFF-8665 and SFF-8636
  • 3 metre reach using 26 AWG halogen-free cable
  • Ready-to-use direct-attach link for InfiniBand EDR

Direct-attach copper cable for 100 Gb/s links

The Mellanox MCP1600-E003E26 is a passive QSFP28-to-QSFP28 copper cable built for 100 Gb/s InfiniBand EDR and Ethernet connections. It ships in a 3 metre length with 26 AWG conductors and a halogen-free black jacket. The assembly complies with SFF-8665 and SFF-8636 mechanical and management specifications.

Practical limits of passive copper at this speed

Passive copper reaches its reliable distance ceiling at roughly 3 metres for 100 Gb/s operation; longer runs need active optical or active copper alternatives. The cable draws no external power and adds no latency beyond the conductor length. It is not suited for links that exceed the 3 metre passive reach or for ports that require forward error correction not supported by the host.

Highlights

  • 100 Gb/s throughput with passive copper design
  • QSFP28 connectors compliant with SFF-8665 and SFF-8636
  • 3 metre reach using 26 AWG halogen-free cable
  • Ready-to-use direct-attach link for InfiniBand EDR

Specifications

BrandMELLANOX TECHNOLOGIES
Shipping weight0.50 kg
Package size300 × 290 × 40 mm

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 3 m or the 10 ft length for my rack?

Both figures describe the same cable; 3 metres is the metric length and 10 ft is the imperial equivalent, so pick the unit your documentation uses.

What does the 100 Gb/s rating deliver when the cable is plugged into two QSFP28 ports?

It supports up to 100 Gb/s of passive copper throughput between compatible QSFP28 interfaces using the SFF-8665 and SFF-8636 electrical specifications.

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