SFP-DD to QSFP56-100G-DAC-0.5M2FT 100G SFP-DD 2 x 50G PAM4 to QSFP56 2 x 50G PAM4 Passive Copper Twinax Cable, 0.5m (2ft)

This 0.5m (2ft) DAC cable is built for multi-vendor equipment requiring the SFP-DD to QSFP56-100G-DAC-0.5M2FT interface. The 100Gbps link uses SFP-DD to QSFP56 and is supplied as one complete tested assembly.

OEM Part Number: SFP-DD to QSFP56-100G-DAC-0.5M2FTHT Part Number: SFP-DD to QSFP56-100G-DAC-0.5M2FT

Product Highlights

• HT-manufactured DAC assembly in 0.5m (2ft)
• 100G connectivity at 100Gbps
• Interface configuration: SFP-DD to QSFP56
• Fixed length and part number: 0.5m (2ft), SFP-DD to QSFP56-100G-DAC-0.5M2FT
• Cable construction: Passive Twinax
• Conductor specification: 30AWG
• Maximum power consumption: 0.1W
• Minimum bend radius: 17mm

The listed modulation format is SFP-DD-2x 50G-PAM4QSFP56-2x 50G-PAM4. 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.

SFP-DD to QSFP56-100G-DAC-0.5M2FT is the shortest of 4 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 SFP-DD to QSFP56-100G-DAC-1M3FT at 1m (3ft), adding 0.5m for a less direct routing path; selecting it unnecessarily would leave more cable to dress.

The rated power consumption is 0.1W. 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 17mm. 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 Ethernet, 128G Fibre Channel. Listed interface and protocol references include SFPDD: SFP-DD MSA, SFP-DD MIS, IEEE 802.3cdQSFP56: SFF-8661, SFF-8636, IEEE 802.3cd. Confirm that the host firmware and port configuration support the same operating 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 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 SFP-DD to QSFP56-100G-DAC-0.5M2FT; even a short assembly must retain the specified bend radius and should never be pulled tight behind the equipment.

For this Generic application, testing combines digital identification with actual traffic-link verification and electrical continuity, link stability and diagnostic readouts. Both ends are inspected for latch, boot and connector damage. If the project uses a specific hardware revision or a channelized port, send those details so that the intended configuration can be reviewed before shipment.

This product is ordered as SFP-DD to QSFP56-100G-DAC-0.5M2FT 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.

Production inspection covers both physical condition and a live link check. Connector ends receive individual protection, and the completed assembly is packed without tight ties or sharp bends. For multi-length projects, cartons can be separated and labelled by OEM part number to simplify installation on site.

Standard configurations normally ship within one to three working days. Worldwide courier, air freight and sea freight options are available, and shipments can also be sent on your own courier account or delivered to an appointed forwarder.