Mellanox MCP1600-E001E30 100Gb/s QSFP28 Passive Copper DAC

InfiniBand EDR 1m / 30AWG SFF-8665. Short-reach 100G interconnect - passive copper, low power, Bit Error Rate < 1E-15 with Mellanox systems. Ideal for top-of-rack and switch-to-server links.

The Mellanox MCP1600‑E001E30 is a high‑performance 100Gb/s QSFP28 direct attach copper (DAC) cable designed for InfiniBand EDR and Ethernet applications. This passive cable assembly integrates four high‑speed copper pairs, each operating at 25Gb/s, delivering aggregate bandwidth of 100Gb/s over 1 meter. Engineered with 30 AWG wire, it offers a cost‑effective, power‑efficient solution for short‑distance interconnects within data centers and high‑performance computing clusters.

Each QSFP28 port includes an onboard EEPROM with product configuration data, readable via the I²C management interface (SFF‑8636 compliant). The cable is rigorously tested to ensure optimal signal integrity, durability, and out‑of‑box reliability.

The MCP1600‑E001E30 uses passive copper twin‑ax technology, with precision‑matched differential pairs to minimize skew and insertion loss. The cable construction includes a robust outer jacket (LSZH) and strain‑relief boots that meet SFF‑8665 mechanical requirements. Each assembly is characterized for 100Ω differential impedance and tested for propagation delay (typical 4.5 ns/m). The design eliminates active components, resulting in near‑zero latency and minimal power draw - an ideal choice for power‑constrained environments.

Compliant with SFF‑8665 and SFF‑8636, ensuring interoperability with major networking equipment vendors.

* Electrical and mechanical values are derived from Mellanox MCP1600 series datasheets. All specifications are typical at 25°C unless noted.

✔ For longer reaches (2.5m-5m), 26 AWG gauge is used to maintain signal integrity. The E001E30 (1m) is built with 30 AWG for optimal flexibility.

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