Cisco QSFP-100G-CU5M Active Optical Cable 5 Meter

Specification	Description
Type	100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 Direct Attach Copper (DAC) Cable
Data Rate	100Gbps
Reach	5 meters
Connector Type	QSFP28
Interface Standards	100GBASE-CU
Cable Type	Passive Twinaxial Copper

Description: The Cisco QSFP-100G-CU5M is a 100 Gigabit Ethernet (100GbE) Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cable designed for short-distance, high-bandwidth connections within data centers and enterprise networks. It uses passive twinaxial copper cabling to transmit data at speeds of up to 100Gbps over a maximum distance of 5 meters. Benefits of Cisco QSFP-100G-CU5M: Cost-effective: DACs are generally less expensive than optical transceivers, making them a good choice for short-distance connections. Low power consumption: Passive DACs do not require any external power source, which helps to reduce overall power consumption in your network. Easy to install: DACs are hot-swappable, meaning they can be inserted or removed from a live network without interrupting traffic. Applications: High-performance computing (HPC) clusters Data center interconnection Enterprise core and distribution layers Things to Consider: DACs have a limited reach compared to optical transceivers. The quality of the copper cable can affect performance. DACs are not suitable for use in harsh environments.