QSFP-100G-CU3M Cisco Copper Cable 100GBase at discount

QSFP‑100G‑CU3M Specifications

100 GBASE‑CU QSFP28 3 Meter Passive Copper Cable

Manufacturer: Generic / Standardized QSFP28 Cable
Manufacturer Model: QSFP‑100G‑CU3M
Product Line: QSFP28 Passive Copper
Product Series: 100 GBASE‑CU
Product Type: External Copper Interconnect Cable (Direct Attach Copper — DAC)
Product Name: 100 G QSFP28 to QSFP28 Passive Copper Cable (3 m)

KEY FEATURES:

Cable Type: Passive copper direct attach cable (DAC)

Connector Type: QSFP28 (Quad Small Form‑factor Pluggable 28) on both ends

Length: 3 meters

Data Rate: Supports up to 100 Gbps

Supported Protocols: 100 G Ethernet (100 GBASE‑CU), compatible with InfiniBand EDR/EDR+ and other 100 G‑capable QSFP28 ports

Hot‑Swap Support: Yes, plug‑and‑play with appropriate QSFP28 ports

Backward Compatibility: May work at lower speeds (25 G/40 G/50 G) depending on host hardware support

Designed For: High‑speed interconnects between switches, routers, servers, and network appliances

PERFORMANCE:

Operating Speed: Up to 100 Gbps aggregate (4 × 25 Gb lanes)

Latency: Very low — suitable for high‑performance networking and storage fabrics

Signal Integrity: Passive copper for short‑reach direct connectivity

Channel Characteristic: Quad lane copper direct attach for high throughput

ENVIRONMENTAL & RELIABILITY:

Operating Temperature: Typical equipment range (0 °C to ~70 °C)

Storage Temperature: Extended range (‑40 °C to ~85 °C)

Humidity: 0 % to 85 % non‑condensing

MTBF: Very high due to passive construction (no active electronics)

Reliability: Excellent for short‑reach interconnect; depends on proper port support and compliance

PHYSICAL:

Cable Length: 3 meters

Connector Style: QSFP28 plug on both ends (hot‑pluggable)

Cable Type: Passive copper twinax

Weight: Light‑weight assembly suitable for rack‑mount cabling