NVIDIA Mellanox MCP1600-C003 100GBase-CU QSFP28 Passive DAC Cable

Save significantly on genuine NVIDIA Mellanox MCP1600-C003 passive direct attach copper (DAC) cable — professionally tested, certified refurbished, and backed by Reef Telecom's industry-leading 10-year warranty. This 3-meter QSFP28-to-QSFP28 twinax cable delivers cost-effective 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for data center racks without the power draw or complexity of optical transceivers.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: MCP1600-C003
• Data Rate: 100Gb/s (4x 25GbE NRZ channels)
• Connector: QSFP28 to QSFP28
• Cable Type: Passive Twinax Copper (DAC)
• Length: 3 meters (10ft)
• Wire Gauge: 28AWG PVC
• Standards: IEEE 802.3, SFF-8665, SFF-8662, QSFP28 MSA, RoHS
• Power: Zero power consumption — passive design
• Temperature Range: 0°C to 70°C (commercial)

Compatibility

• NVIDIA Spectrum Ethernet switches (SN5400, SN4600C, SN3700C, SN3420, SN2201, SN2010, SN2100)
• NVIDIA ConnectX-6 Dx 100G/200G Ethernet NICs
• NVIDIA DGX systems and GPU servers
• Any QSFP28 MSA-compliant 100GbE port

Why Buy Refurbished from Reef Telecom?

• 10-year warranty on all refurbished equipment
• Free shipping on orders over $300
• Fully tested and inspected before shipment
• Significant cost savings vs. new OEM pricing
• Volume discounts available for cluster deployments

The MCP1600-C003 is the industry-standard DAC cable for short-distance 100GbE connections in AI clusters, HPC environments, and enterprise data centers. Its passive copper design eliminates power consumption and maximizes reliability — ideal for high-density top-of-rack switch connections.