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Black QSFP28 passive copper cable, 2m, 30AWG, 100Gb/s

Mellanox Technologies

Mellanox Technologies MCP1600-E002E30 network ethernet cable 2m QSFP28 30AWG 100Gb/s

SKU CH-CCT7-3BAV8 MPN MCP1600-E002E30

Passive QSFP28 direct-attach copper cable carries 100Gb/s over 2m with 30AWG conductors and SFF-8665 compliant connectors

  • Cable categoryQSFP28
  • First connectorQSFP28 Network 1 x QSFP28 Network
  • Second connector1 x QSFP28 Network QSFP28 - Network
  • Product typeQSFP28
  • Product colorBlack
  • Supports up to 100Gb/s throughput for high-speed data centre links
  • Passive copper design draws no external power, reducing rack energy use
  • SFF-8665 compliant QSFP28 connectors ensure broad switch and NIC compatibility
  • LSZH jacket emits low smoke and zero halogen for safer installations
  • Hot-pluggable with SFF-8636 I2C management for live insertion and monitoring

Direct Attach Copper Cable

This Mellanox Technologies MCP1600-E002E30 is a QSFP28 passive copper cable built for 100 Gb/s InfiniBand EDR and Ethernet links. It ships new in a 2 m length with a black LSZH jacket and 30 AWG conductors. The assembly is hot-pluggable and draws power from a single 3.3 V supply.

Suitable For Short-Rack Interconnects

It suits data-centre operators who need a cost-effective, low-power alternative to fiber for distances up to 2 m. Buyers who require longer reach, active optical cables, or a different connector type should look at other products.

100 Gb/s Aggregate Data Rate

The cable delivers up to 100 Gb/s across four high-speed copper pairs. It meets SFF-8665 and SFF-8636 compliance, operates from 0 to 70 °C, and achieves a bit error rate better than 1E-15.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMellanox
Product typeQSFP28
Product colorBlack
Connectivity
Cable categoryQSFP28
Ports & slots
First connectorQSFP28 Network 1 x QSFP28 Network
Second connector1 x QSFP28 Network QSFP28 - Network
Size & build
Shipping weight0.23 kg
Package size292 × 279 × 18 mm

Questions about this item

What does the SFF-8665 compliant QSFP28 interface support in practice?

The SFF-8665 compliant QSFP28 interface supports up to 100Gb/s data rate with four high-speed copper pairs each operating at up to 25GbE.

What physical space and connector clearance does the 2m 30AWG QSFP28 cable need?

The 2m cable with 30AWG conductors and QSFP28 connectors on both ends requires standard QSFP28 port spacing and sufficient rack depth for the 2 metre bend radius.

How is the hot-pluggable QSFP28 DAC installed, and what step is often missed?

Insert the QSFP28 connectors into matching ports until they latch; the step often missed is verifying the I2C management interface (SFF-8636) reports the EEPROM data in the host system.

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