Mellanox MCP1600-E002E30 Cable de cobre de conexión directa QSFP28 a QSFP28 100GbE 2 m, pasivo, 30 AWG, negro

Data center engineers and HPC administrators use the Mellanox MCP1600-E002E30 to link QSFP28 ports on switches, routers, and network interface cards. This 2-meter passive direct attach copper (DAC) cable delivers 100 Gigabit Ethernet or InfiniBand EDR connectivity with minimal latency and zero power consumption.

Key specifications

• Connector type: QSFP28 male to QSFP28 male
• Data rate: 100 GbE / EDR InfiniBand
• Length: 2 meters (6.56 ft)
• Cable type: Passive direct attach copper (DAC)
• Wire gauge: 30 AWG
• Impedance: 100 Ohm
• Jacket material: PVC, black
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 70°C
• Compliance: RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Why choose it

Passive DAC cables offer a cost-effective, low-latency alternative to optical transceivers for short-reach interconnects. The 30 AWG conductors and gold-plated connectors ensure reliable signal integrity, while the hot-swappable design simplifies deployment and maintenance.

Ideal use cases

• High-density data center top-of-rack to server connections
• High-performance computing clusters requiring EDR InfiniBand
• Enterprise network aggregation links within a rack

Good to know

The cable operates at 3.3V and is designed for indoor use. It is fully compatible with Mellanox switches and adapters, as well as other QSFP28-compliant equipment.