L-com, Inc. Comp Cable, Qsfp28-4Xsfp28+ Plug, 16.4Ft; Connector Type A L-Com AOCQSP28100-005

The Comp Cable, QSFP28-4XSFP28+ Plug, 16.4Ft is an active optical cable designed for high-speed data transmission in data center environments. It features a QSFP28 connector on one end and four SFP28 connectors on the other, allowing for a breakout configuration that supports 100 Gbps links. Each channel can handle data rates of up to 28 Gbps, making it suitable for applications such as 100G Ethernet and 25G Ethernet link aggregation. This cable is compliant with industry standards, including SFF-8436 for the QSFP28 interface and SFF-8431/SFF-8432 for the SFP28 interface. It operates effectively within a temperature range of 0¬8C to 70¬8C without airflow and has a maximum power consumption of 2.5W per end. The cable is also electrically hot-pluggable, enhancing its usability in dynamic environments. Engineers considering this product should note its compatibility with various protocols, including Infiniband and Fiber Channel, and its construction using high-reliability 850nm VCSEL technology. The cable length of 16.4 feet (5 meters) is standard, with additional lengths available upon request.