{"product_id":"cisco-qsfp-100g-cu5m-100gbase-cr4-passive-dac-twinax-cable-5m","title":"Cisco QSFP-100G-CU5M 100GBASE-CR4 Passive DAC Twinax Cable (5m)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"short-hide\"\u003e[shortdesc]\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCisco,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100GBase, \u003c\/span\u003eDirect attach cable, QSFP to QSFP, 16.4 ft, Twinaxial, Passive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n[\/shortdesc]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[specifications] [\/specifications]\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta content=\"uuidWkUcZJjfMbr7\" name=\"uuid\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eExtend Your 100G Connectivity with Confidence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3172\" data-end=\"3542\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"3232\" data-end=\"3256\"\u003eCisco QSFP-100G-CU5M\u003c\/strong\u003e is a factory-sealed 5-meter passive DAC Twinax cable designed to deliver 100GBASE-CR4 performance between QSFP28 ports. Ideal for switch-to-switch or switch-to-server links across adjacent racks, this high-quality copper cable delivers ultra-low latency with minimal power consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3544\" data-end=\"3712\"\u003eAs part of Cisco’s official 100G DAC portfolio, the CU5M ensures full compatibility, exceptional signal integrity, and long-term reliability in dense rack environments.\u003cstrong data-start=\"3719\" data-end=\"3762\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing the Right DAC Cable Length\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1M \u0026amp; 2M: Best for direct Top-of-Rack switch-to-server links or within the same rack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3M: Useful for slightly longer vertical runs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5M (this product): Ideal for connecting switches across adjacent racks or in tall cabinets, giving you reach without cable excess.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eTechnical Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"238\" data-start=\"198\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"215\" data-start=\"198\"\u003eCable Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 meters (16.4 feet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"281\" data-start=\"241\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"255\" data-start=\"241\"\u003eData Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 Gbps (100GBASE-CR4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"319\" data-start=\"284\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"300\" data-start=\"284\"\u003eForm Factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e QSFP28 to QSFP28\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"382\" data-start=\"322\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"337\" data-start=\"322\"\u003eCable Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Passive Direct Attach Copper (DAC), Twinax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"433\" data-start=\"385\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"400\" data-start=\"385\"\u003eWire Gauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 AWG (typical for 5m length)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"502\" data-start=\"436\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"458\" data-start=\"436\"\u003ePower Consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low (passive, no external power required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"575\" data-start=\"505\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"523\" data-start=\"505\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cisco 100G switches and routers with QSFP28 ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"640\" data-start=\"578\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"604\" data-start=\"578\"\u003eOperating Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0°C to 70°C (standard DAC rating)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"734\" data-start=\"688\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"703\" data-start=\"688\"\u003eCompliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e IEEE 802.3bj, SFF-8665, RoHS\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cisco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48958178689280,"sku":"QSFP-100G-CU5M-NEW","price":454.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0388\/5331\/2557\/files\/qsfp-100g-cu5m_1.webp?v=1783444273","url":"https:\/\/alotechparts.com\/products\/cisco-qsfp-100g-cu5m-100gbase-cr4-passive-dac-twinax-cable-5m","provider":"Alo Tech Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}