Mellanox MCP1600C001E30N Black sku-735029127 DAC Cable

The Mellanox MCP1600C001E30N is a Black Computer Accessories QSFP28 passive direct-attach copper cable for 100Gb/s Ethernet links. SKU: sku-735029127. UPC: 783555208281. This 1m cable measures 3.28 ft and has 1 QSFP28 network connector at each end. Its four copper pairs each support up to 25GbE, and EEPROMs in the plugs provide product information to the host.

The listed data transfer rate is 12.50 GB/s; wire gauge is 30 AWG. It is a low-power, lower-cost alternative to fiber for short data-center links, with higher port bandwidth and density and reduced power use. MCP1600 series cables up to 2m support IEEE 802.3bj CA-25G-N without FEC and provide low latency. Versions from 3m to 5m support IEEE 802.3bj CA-25G-L with RS-FEC.

Both 2.5m and 3m lengths are offered in variants supporting either standard. The cable is passive, lead-free and halogen-free, with a low-smoke, zero-halogen jacket. It supports network devices and is RoHS certified. Mellanox production-tests MCP1600 cables and provides a limited 1-year warranty.