Juniper Networks JNP-100G-2X50G-50CM Compatible 100G QSFP28 4 x 25G NRZ to 2 x 50G QSFP28 2 x 25G NRZ Passive Copper Breakout Cable, 0.5m (2ft)

With a fixed 0.5m (2ft) cable and QSFP28 to 2x SFP28, the JNP-100G-2X50G-50CM compatible assembly simplifies 100G deployment. It is manufactured and tested by HT for Juniper Networks equipment.

OEM Part Number: JNP-100G-2X50G-50CMHT Part Number: JNP-100G-2X50G-50CM

Product Highlights

• Compatible alternative to Juniper Networks JNP-100G-2X50G-50CM
• 100G connectivity at 100Gbps
• Interface configuration: QSFP28 to 2x SFP28
• Fixed length and part number: 0.5m (2ft), JNP-100G-2X50G-50CM
• Cable construction: Passive Breakout DAC
• Conductor specification: 30AWG
• Maximum power consumption: 0.5W
• Minimum bend radius: 10D/5D (Dynamic/Static)

Juniper platform documentation distinguishes straight QSFP28 DAC or AOC connections from DACBO and AOCBO breakout operation. On channelized systems, the host port must be configured for the required breakout mode. Match this HT compatible cable to the exact Juniper part number and the intended platform configuration.

The intended application is 100G/50G Ethernet, 128G Fibre Channel. Listed interface and protocol references include IEEE 802.3, QSFP28 MSA, SFP-8665, SFF-8636. Confirm that the host firmware and port configuration support the same operating mode.

The QSFP28 to 2x SFP28 configuration divides the high-speed interface into multiple lower-speed connections. Verify the upstream lane assignment, downstream port speeds and breakout setting on the host before connecting the assembly. Each branch must attach to the correct remote interface.

A passive DAC has no separate optical conversion stage. Its low-power, low-latency operation is useful for short equipment links, but the assembly must remain within the length and signaling mode accepted by both hosts.

The 0.5m (2ft) length is suited to closely aligned ports where excessive slack would obstruct airflow or complicate dressing. Measure the actual port-to-port path before choosing JNP-100G-2X50G-50CM; even a short assembly must retain the specified bend radius and should never be pulled tight behind the equipment.

JNP-100G-2X50G-50CM is the shortest of 6 verified length options in this family. It is the preferred choice when the port positions are close and cable slack must be kept to a minimum. The next option is JNP-100G-2X50G-1M at 1m(3ft), adding 0.5m for a less direct routing path; selecting it unnecessarily would leave more cable to dress.

The listed modulation format is QSFP28-4x 25G-NRZ SFP28-2x 25G-NRZ. Both host interfaces must be configured for the same aggregate rate and lane arrangement. A connector that fits mechanically does not by itself guarantee that the remote port supports this encoding or breakout mode.

The rated power consumption is 0.5W. Include this load in the host-port power and thermal budget, especially in densely populated switches. Maintain front-panel clearance and do not bundle the cable so tightly that it obstructs airflow around the connectors.

This assembly uses 30AWG conductors, PVC (OFNR) jacket, minimum bend radius 10D/5D (Dynamic/Static). These mechanical characteristics affect how the cable should be dressed behind the equipment. Avoid sharp edges, excessive ties and repeated tight bends close to the connector boots.

Each JNP-100G-2X50G-50CM compatible cable is powered up on a suitable test interface rather than checked only for continuity. We confirm the expected identification and observe electrical continuity, link stability and diagnostic readouts. Because operating systems can apply different qualification rules by hardware revision, the intended Juniper Networks platform should be included with the order.

This product is ordered as JNP-100G-2X50G-50CM in 0.5m (2ft). Include the equipment model and software release if you would like a pre-order compatibility review. Other lengths use different part numbers and should not be substituted into the same order line.

Quality control includes connector appearance, cable identification and functional verification. Packing materials are selected to keep the connector housings and cable boots from taking impact during transport, and the coil is not compressed into an undersized bundle. Volume orders can include customer-specific labels and packing documentation.

Lead time for ordinary configurations is normally one to three working days, while production quantities are confirmed with the order. We can arrange express courier or economy freight according to destination and carton volume, or hand the shipment to your appointed logistics provider.