QSFP28 to SFP28-100G-DAC-2.5M8FT 100G QSFP28 4 x 25G NRZ to 4 x 25G SFP28 NRZ Passive Copper Breakout Cable, 2.5m (8ft)

The QSFP28 to SFP28-100G-DAC-2.5M8FT cable offers a direct QSFP28 to SFP28 connection at 100Gbps. Its 2.5m (8ft) length and DAC construction are intended for multi-vendor equipment, with no separate transceiver-and-patch-cord assembly required.

OEM Part Number: QSFP28 to SFP28-100G-DAC-2.5M8FTHT Part Number: QSFP28 to SFP28-100G-DAC-2.5M8FT

Product Highlights

• HT-manufactured DAC assembly in 2.5m (8ft)
• 100G connectivity at 100Gbps
• Interface configuration: QSFP28 to SFP28
• Fixed length and part number: 2.5m (8ft), QSFP28 to SFP28-100G-DAC-2.5M8FT
• Cable construction: Passive Twinax
• Conductor specification: 30AWG
• Maximum power consumption: ≤0.125W
• Minimum bend radius: 60mm

The listed modulation format is QSFP28-4x 25G-NRZ SFP28-1x 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.

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 2.5m (8ft) version is useful when a two-metre run would leave insufficient working slack. Before installation, check the complete horizontal and vertical path so that QSFP28 to SFP28-100G-DAC-2.5M8FT reaches both ports without tension at either connector.

QSFP28 to SFP28-100G-DAC-2.5M8FT occupies the middle of this family between QSFP28 to SFP28-100G-DAC-2M7FT at 2m (7ft) and QSFP28 to SFP28-100G-DAC-3M10FT at 3m (10ft). It adds 0.5m over the shorter option for extra routing clearance, while the next longer version adds another 0.5m. Measure the managed path and choose this version when its reach is sufficient without creating the slack associated with the longer assembly.

The rated power consumption is ≤0.125W. 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 60mm. 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.

The intended application is 100G to 4x 25G Ethernet, Data Centers. Listed interface and protocol references include IEEE 802.3, QSFP28 MSA, SFF-8665. Confirm that the host firmware and port configuration support the same operating mode.

The QSFP28 to 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.

The HT cable carries the compatibility configuration associated with QSFP28 to SFP28-100G-DAC-2.5M8FT, while its mechanical assembly remains the fixed 2.5m (8ft) version described here. Incoming inspection, connector examination and a live link test are completed before packing. Customers with unusually old or new Generic software can request a pre-order check.

Quote HT part number QSFP28 to SFP28-100G-DAC-2.5M8FT with the required quantity. The 2.5m (8ft) length is fixed for this part number; if a different length is needed, select its corresponding page and OEM reference from the length list above. Standard HT labels and project-specific packaging are available.

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.