Description
QSFP28 100G External Cable Assembly – High-Speed Interconnect for Ethernet Networking
The QSFP28 to QSFP28 external cable assembly, built to the SFF-8665 specification, is a high-performance solution designed for 100G Ethernet applications. Engineered for superior signal integrity and mechanical reliability, this cable supports high-speed, low-latency data transmission across switches, routers, and network interface cards in modern data center and enterprise environments.
⚙️ Key Features
- Connector Type:
- QSFP28 plug to QSFP28 plug
- Fully compliant with SFF-8665 mechanical and electrical standards
- Protocol Support:
- Supports 100Gbps Ethernet over four lanes of 25Gbps NRZ signaling
- Ideal for switch-to-switch, switch-to-server, and NIC interconnects
- Signal Integrity:
- Maintains 100-ohm differential impedance ±10 ohm
- Optimized for low insertion loss, minimal crosstalk, and stable eye diagrams
- Wire Gauge & Length Options:
- Robust Shielding:
- Provides excellent EMI/RFI protection for consistent high-speed performance
- Hot-Pluggable Design:
- Enables easy installation and replacement in live systems
- RoHS Compliant:
- Manufactured in accordance with global environmental and safety standards
🧩 Applications
- Data Centers: High-speed interconnects between top-of-rack switches, spine-leaf architectures, and storage systems
- Enterprise Networking: Reliable 100G Ethernet links for aggregation and core layers
- Cloud Infrastructure: Scalable bandwidth for hyperscale computing and virtualized environments
- High-Performance Computing (HPC): Low-latency, high-throughput connectivity for compute clusters and accelerators
- OEM & ODM Integration: Ideal for custom system builds requiring QSFP28 compliance and flexible cable lengths






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