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1m (3ft) Broadcom Q100-Q100-C1 Compatible 100G QSFP28 Ethernet Passive Direct Attach Copper Twinax Cable
P/N: Q100-Q100-C1
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Product Highlights

Max. Power Consumption 0.5W
Tested in Targeted Switches for Superior Performance, Quality, and Reliability
Minimum Bend Radius 33.5mm for Flexible Routing
Simplifies the Patching and Offers a Cost-effective Way for Short Links
Hot Pluggable QSFP28 MSA Compliant
Low Insertion Loss and Ultra-low Crosstalk for Improved Performance
Class 1 FDA Laser Safety and RoHS-6 Compliant
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1m (3ft) Broadcom Q100-Q100-C1 Compatible 100G QSFP28 Ethernet Passive Direct Attach Copper Twinax Cable
The 100G QSFP28 Passive Direct Attach Copper Twinax Cable offers a cost-effective solution for establishing a 100-Gigabit link between switches' QSFP-100G ports within racks and across adjacent racks. This Direct Attach Copper cable provides low insertion loss and ultra-low crosstalk. It complies with IEEE 802.3, SFF-8662, and hot-pluggable QSFP28 MSA standards, ensuring compatibility and reliability.With its power-efficiency, this cable delivers reliable connectivity for short-distance interconnects. It enables higher port bandwidth, density and configurability at a low cost and reduced power requirement in the data centers.
Specifications
Connector Type
QSFP28 to QSFP28
Data Rate
103.125Gbps to 103.125Gbps
Media
Copper
Cable Type
DAC
Cable Length
0.5m~5m(2ft~16ft)
Outer Diameter
0.5m~3m@AWG 30 4m~5m@AWG 26
Jacket Material
PVC
Minimum Bend Radius
23mm@AWG 30 33mm@AWG 26
Power Consumption
≤0.1W
Case Operating Temperature
0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F)
Protocol
100 Gigabit Ethernet 100G Infiniband EDR
Application
Swicth to Switch Switch to NIC Router to NIC Other Links
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Connectivity Solutions
Broadcom NIC to Switch links:100G QSFP28 to 100G QSFP28
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Broadcom NIC to Switch links:100G QSFP28 to 100G QSFP28
Comparison Table
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Cisco Compatible 100G QSFP28 to 4x25G SFP28 Passive Breakout DAC, 1m (3ft)
Q100-4S25-C1
Cisco Compatible 100G QSFP28 to 4x25G SFP28 AOC, 1m (3ft)
Q100-4S25-A1
Connector Type QSFP28 to QSFP28QSFP28 to QSFP28QSFP28 to 4x SFP28QSFP28 to 4x SFP28
Data Rate 103.125Gbps to 103.125Gbps103.125Gbps to 103.125Gbps103.125Gbps to 4x 25.78125Gbps103.125Gbps to 4x 25.78125Gbps
Media CopperFiberCopperFiber
Cable Type DACAOCDACAOC
Cable Length 0.5m~5m(2ft~16ft)1m~100m(3ft~328ft)1m~5m(3ft~16ft)1m~50m(3ft~165ft)
Outer Diameter 0.5m~3m@AWG 30 4m~5m@AWG 263.0mm1m~3m@AWG 30 4m~5m@AWG 263.0mm
Jacket Material PVCOFNPPVCOFNP
Minimum Bend Radius 23mm@AWG 30 33mm@AWG 2630mm23mm@AWG 30 33mm@AWG 2630mm
Power Consumption ≤0.1W≤2.2W≤0.1W≤2.2W@QSFP28 ≤1.0W@SFP28
Case Operating Temperature 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F)0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F)0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F)0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F)
Protocol 100 Gigabit Ethernet 100G Infiniband EDR100 Gigabit Ethernet 100G Infiniband EDR4x 25G Breakout Ethernet4x 25G Breakout Ethernet
Application Swicth to Switch Switch to NIC Router to NIC Other LinksSwicth to Switch Switch to NIC Router to NIC Other Optical LinksSwicth to Switch Switch to NIC Router to NIC Other LinksSwicth to Switch Switch to NIC Router to NIC Other Optical Links
Connector Type
Data Rate
Media
Cable Type
Cable Length
Outer Diameter
Jacket Material
Minimum Bend Radius
Power Consumption
Case Operating Temperature
Protocol
Application
QSFP28 to QSFP28
QSFP28 to QSFP28
QSFP28 to 4x SFP28
QSFP28 to 4x SFP28
103.125Gbps to 103.125Gbps
103.125Gbps to 103.125Gbps
103.125Gbps to 4x 25.78125Gbps
103.125Gbps to 4x 25.78125Gbps
Copper
Fiber
Copper
Fiber
DAC
AOC
DAC
AOC
0.5m~5m(2ft~16ft)
1m~100m(3ft~328ft)
1m~5m(3ft~16ft)
1m~50m(3ft~165ft)
0.5m~3m@AWG 30 4m~5m@AWG 26
3.0mm
1m~3m@AWG 30 4m~5m@AWG 26
3.0mm
PVC
OFNP
PVC
OFNP
23mm@AWG 30 33mm@AWG 26
30mm
23mm@AWG 30 33mm@AWG 26
30mm
≤0.1W
≤2.2W
≤0.1W
≤2.2W@QSFP28 ≤1.0W@SFP28
0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F)
0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F)
0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F)
0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F)
100 Gigabit Ethernet 100G Infiniband EDR
100 Gigabit Ethernet 100G Infiniband EDR
4x 25G Breakout Ethernet
4x 25G Breakout Ethernet
Swicth to Switch Switch to NIC Router to NIC Other Links
Swicth to Switch Switch to NIC Router to NIC Other Optical Links
Swicth to Switch Switch to NIC Router to NIC Other Links
Swicth to Switch Switch to NIC Router to NIC Other Optical Links
Questions & Answers
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All (2) Compatibility (1)Installation (1)
Q:

How should cables be routed in a high-density rack?

by 2***m on 2025-10-27 05:59:19

A:

Use cable managers to maintain airflow and prevent bending.

by AICPLIGHT on 2025-10-27 17:14:12

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Can these transceivers auto-negotiate with older models?

by m***m on 2025-09-12 12:17:59

A:

Yes, backward compatibility is supported in many cases.

by AICPLIGHT on 2025-09-12 21:50:47

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Customer Reviews
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b***m
2025-10-23 00:23:48
Confirmed Purchase
5.0

Fully compatible with our NVIDIA ConnectX-6 NICs and Mellanox switches. No firmware warnings or handshake delays.

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L***m
2025-10-02 09:07:59
Confirmed Purchase
5.0

Pre-labeled and pre-tested AOCs made our rack wiring painless. They’re flexible enough for tight bends and clearly marked on each end.

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H***m
2025-09-10 12:21:21
Confirmed Purchase
5.0

Plug-and-play experience was excellent. The cables came clean and ready for immediate deployment.

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G***m
2025-07-04 05:23:38
Confirmed Purchase
5.0

High-quality interconnects at a fraction of the price of branded cables. Ideal for scaling AI clusters on a budget.

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