Tripp Lite QSFP28 to QSFP28 100GbE Passive DAC Cable (M/M), QSFP-100G-CU1M Compatible, 1M (3.28 ft.)

The Tripp Lite N282-01M-28-BK is a QSFP28 to QSFP28 passive direct attach copper cable that delivers a full 100 Gbps link for equipment sitting within a meter of each other. By placing a high-speed copper path between switches, blade servers, or top-of-rack aggregation gear, it removes the need for separate transceivers and fiber, helping you keep latency low and spending in check.

The cable merges four 28 Gbps SFP lanes into one dense interface, giving you a single, simplified connection that meets 100GBASE-CR4 standards. It follows the MSA SFF-8665 specification and works as a drop-in replacement for Cisco QSFP-100G-CU1M, so you can plug it into a mixed-vendor environment without worrying about compatibility.

Inside the jacket, 26 AWG conductors carry data with solid signal integrity, while zinc die-cast QSFP+ connectors add mechanical strength and resist EMI. Pull-tab ejectors let technicians seat or remove the cable in crowded racks with one hand, an advantage during fast turnarounds or tight maintenance windows.

The same link also supports 128G Fibre Channel and EDR InfiniBand, making it a practical choice for converged networks that blend Ethernet, storage, and high-performance computing traffic. Data center managers, cloud operators, and enterprise IT teams can use this one-meter DAC to handle bandwidth-hungry applications without adding power draw or port cost typical of optical solutions.

• Provides a 100 Gbps QSFP28 to QSFP28 connection over passive copper
• One-meter length keeps short-range links tidy and latency low
• Complies with 100GBASE-CR4 and MSA SFF-8665 specifications
• Form-factor compatibility with Cisco QSFP-100G-CU1M and similar ports
• Supports 128G Fibre Channel and EDR InfiniBand traffic
• 26 AWG conductors and zinc die-cast connectors promote signal integrity and durability
• Pull-tab ejectors enable quick, tool-free installation and removal
• Lower power consumption and port cost compared with equivalent fiber links