{"title":"DAC Cables","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"intellinet-100g-qsfp28-to-4-x-25g-sfp28-passive-dac-breakout-cable","title":"Intellinet 100G QSFP28 to 4 x 25G SFP28 Passive DAC Breakout Cable","description":"\u003ch2\u003e100G QSFP28 to 4 x 25G SFP28 Passive DAC Breakout Cable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne QSFP28 to Four SFP28, Cisco Compatible, MSA- and IBTA-compliant for Maximum Compatibility, Direct Attach Copper, AWG 30, Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQSFP28 to Four SFP28 DAC Cable, Cisco Compatible - Break out 100G into four 25G connections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis high-quality breakout cable from Intellinet Network Solutions splits a single QSFP28 100 Gigabit Ethernet port into four individual SFP28 25 Gigabit Ethernet connections, making it ideal for linking a 100G switch uplink to multiple 25G servers, storage devices, or switches. It is MSA-compliant for seamless integration with leading manufacturers such as Cisco, Intellinet Network Solutions, ZyXEL, TP-Link, and Ubiquiti, and equivalent to the Cisco DAC Cable Cisco QSFP-4SFP25G-CU1M. IBTA compliance ensures reliable performance in both Ethernet and InfiniBand environments, while support for QDR InfiniBand, SAS, and Fibre Channel Protocol (FCP) makes it a flexible solution for networking and storage applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe benefits of Passive Direct Attach Copper (DAC) over fiber optic and RJ45\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur passive QSFP28 to SFP28 DAC twinax breakout cable is an energy-efficient, low-latency, and cost-effective alternative to fiber optic and RJ45 cabling. It is an excellent choice for short-distance structured cabling between switches, routers, servers, or storage, whether in Top of Rack (ToR) setups, adjacent racks, switch stacking, or similar deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClose to zero power consumption and a wide temperature range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsuming less than 0.15 W, this passive DAC helps reduce operating expenses and produces zero heat in use. Its robust design supports operating temperatures up to 70 °C (158 °F), making it suitable for demanding data center environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLower cost and simpler deployment than fiber optics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith fewer internal components than fiber optic cables, DAC breakout cables are more affordable and do not require separate transceivers, reducing both cost and complexity. Hot-swappable connectors allow for quick, seamless network upgrades or replacements without downtime, and unlike fiber, used DAC cables do not require cleaning before reuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLower latency than RJ45\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis DAC supports data transfer rates of up to 25Gbps per SFP+ channel, for an aggregated total of 100 Gbps. Compared to RJ45 twisted-pair cabling, its design provides lower signal latency, which is crucial for high-performance networking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for durability and compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing durable zinc die-cast SFP28 and QSFP28 connectors with pull-to-release latches, this cable offers secure connections and easy removal. It is fully TAA-compliant and designed for broad interoperability with a wide range of networking equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note\u003c\/strong\u003e: This breakout DAC cable is MSA-compliant and programmed to work with compatible switches and routers from Cisco, Intellinet Network Solutions, ZyXEL, TP-Link, Ubiquiti, D-Link, Edimax, Allnet, Allied Telesis, Digitus, KTI Networks, LevelOne, PLANET, Tenda, TRENDnet, ZTE, Avaya, Mikrotik, Enterasys, Finisar, Dell Force10, Riverstone, Fortinet, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Intellinet Network Solutions","offers":[{"title":"3ft","offer_id":47179084136623,"sku":"509756","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7ft","offer_id":47179084169391,"sku":"509763","price":120.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/4433\/0057\/files\/100g-qsfp28-to-4-x-25g-sfp28-passive-dac-breakout-cable-3-ft-509756-1.jpg?v=1784210960"},{"product_id":"intellinet-40g-qsfp-to-4-x-10g-sfp-passive-dac-breakout-cable","title":"Intellinet 40G QSFP+ to 4 x 10G SFP+ Passive DAC Breakout Cable","description":"\u003ch2\u003e40G QSFP+ to 4 x 10G SFP+ Passive DAC Breakout Cable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne QSFP+ to Four SFP+, Cisco Compatible, MSA- and IBTA-compliant for Maximum Compatibility, Direct Attach Copper, AWG 30, Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSFP+ 10G Passive DAC Twinax Cable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSFP+ to SFP+, MSA-compliant for Maximum Compatibility, Direct Attach Copper, AWG 30, Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe benefits of Passive Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cable over fiber optic and RJ45 cables\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cable is becoming increasingly popular in the network industry. Our passive SFP+ 10G DAC Twinax cable is an energy-efficient, low-latency and cost-effective alternative to fiber optic and RJ45 cabling. It's an excellent choice for short-distance structured cabling between switches and routers on one end and servers or storage on the other, be it in Top of Rack (ToR), adjacent rack, stacking of 10GbE switches or similar applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClose to zero power consumption and a wide temperature range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSFP+ DAC is comprised of a twinax copper cable terminated with SFP+ connectors on both ends, which can provide an electrical connection directly into active equipment. Consuming less than 0.15 W due to its thermal design, this passive cable helps decrease your operating expenses. Its zero-heat production during operation makes it more versatile and usable in wider temperature ranges up to 70°C (158°F), which is particularly valuable in data centers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLower cost and simpler to deploy than fiber optics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDAC cabling has a relatively simple internal structure with fewer components than fiber cables. This cable structure helps lower the purchase price for applications in high-bandwidth data transmission and saves you from having to buy separate transceivers. This, in turn, makes DAC cables a lot simpler to deploy since there are fewer parts to match to complete setup. Used versions of this cable are also more convenient to keep on hand because you do not have to clean and inspect them before plugging them in again. 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