--- product_id: 387492984 title: "10Gtek 100Gb/s QSFP28 DAC Cable - 100GBASE-CR4 ETH 100GbE QSFP28 to QSFP28 Passive Direct Attach Copper Cable for Mellanox ETH MCP1600-C002E30N, 2-meter" brand: "10gtek" price: "R1791" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 2 category: "10 Gtek" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/387492984-10gtek-100gb-s-qsfp28-dac-cable-100gbase-cr4-eth-100gbe store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 100Gbps blazing speed QSFP28 passive copper tech BER < 1E-15 ultra reliability 10Gtek 100Gb/s QSFP28 DAC Cable - 100GBASE-CR4 ETH 100GbE QSFP28 to QSFP28 Passive Direct Attach Copper Cable for Mellanox ETH MCP1600-C002E30N, 2-meter **Brand:** 10gtek **Price:** R1791 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Connect at the speed of now — don’t let your network fall behind! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 10Gtek 100Gb/s QSFP28 DAC Cable - 100GBASE-CR4 ETH 100GbE QSFP28 to QSFP28 Passive Direct Attach Copper Cable for Mellanox ETH MCP1600-C002E30N, 2-meter by 10gtek - **How much does it cost?** R1791 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/387492984-10gtek-100gb-s-qsfp28-dac-cable-100gbase-cr4-eth-100gbe) ## Best For - 10gtek enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted 10gtek brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Ultra-Low Bit Error Rate:** Industry-leading BER better than 1E-15 ensures flawless, error-free data transmission. - • **Blazing 100Gbps Data Transfer:** Experience lightning-fast connectivity that powers your data center with unmatched speed. - • **Rigorous Lab-Tested Durability:** Each cable passes TDR & VNA tests and switch-level validation for guaranteed out-of-the-box performance. - • **Plug & Play QSFP28 Compatibility:** Seamlessly integrates with Mellanox switches and NICs for effortless deployment. - • **Power-Efficient Passive Copper Design:** Cut costs and reduce heat with a passive cable that requires no additional power supply. ## Overview The 10Gtek 100Gb/s QSFP28 DAC Cable is a 2-meter passive direct attach copper cable designed for high-speed 100GbE Ethernet connections. Compatible with Mellanox switches and NICs, it delivers ultra-reliable data transfer with a bit error rate better than 1E-15. Featuring a power-efficient design and rigorous quality testing, this cable ensures seamless, low-latency connectivity ideal for modern data centers demanding top-tier performance and cost efficiency. ## Description 100GbE QSFP28 Direct Attach Copper Cable 10Gtek 100Gb/s QSFP28 to QSFP28 direct attach copper (DAC) cables are high speed, cost-effective alternatives to fiber optics in 100Gb/s Ethernet applications. 10Gtek QSFP28 passive copper cable contains four high-speed copper pairs, each operating at data rates of up to 25GbE. Each QSFP28 connector includes an EEPROM providing product information which can be read by the host system. 10Gtek’s unique quality, passive, copper cable solutions provide power-efficient connectivity for short distance interconnects. They enable higher port bandwidth, density and configurability at a low cost and reduced power requirement in the data centers. 10Gtek’s unique quality passive copper cable solutions provide power-efficient connectivity for short distance interconnects. They enable higher port bandwidth, density and configurability at a low cost and reduced power requirement in the data centers. Rigorous cable production testing ensures best out-of-the-box installation experience, performance and durability. HIGHLIGHTS –Up to 100GbE data rate –SFF-8665 compliant QSFP28 –Operating case temperature 0-70°C –Single 3.3V supply voltage –Bit Error Rate (BER) better than 1E-15 –Hot pluggable –RoHS compliant –LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) jacket –LF (Lead Free) HF (Halogen Free) PCB –SFF-8636 compliant I2 C management interface Review: Works well on 40bgbe NIC - Runs well on Connectx-3 40gbe cards. unsure of 100GbE speeds, but likely fine Review: It works - Connect the cable between 2 Mellanox 40GbE cards and it works. ## Features - 100Gb/s QSFP28 Passive Copper cable, ETH 100GbE, Passive, 2-Meter, 30AWG - Compatible with Mellanox ETH MCP1600-C002E30N - Single 3.3V supply voltage, Bit Error Rate (BER) better than 1E-15 - In 10Gtek's Signal Integrity Lab, we 100% passed TDR & VNA tested. And each DAC Cable is individually tested on switches before delivery. - 10Gtek is a manufacturer of Direct Attach Copper Cable, custom service is available. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01HYWZXN0 | | Brand | 10Gtek | | Brand Name | 10Gtek | | Color | 100G Q28-Q28 | | Compatible Devices | Mellanox Switches | | Compatible Phone Models | Mellanox Ethernet MCP1600-C002 | | Compatible devices | Mellanox Switches | | Compatible phone models | Mellanox Ethernet MCP1600-C002 | | Connector Gender | Male-to-Male | | Connector Type | Qsfp28 to Qsfp28 | | Connector type | Qsfp28 to Qsfp28 | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 5 Reviews | | Data Transfer Rate | 100 Gigabytes Per Second | | Ethernet Cable Category | Cat 8 | | Frequency | 100 GHz | | Gauge | 30.0 | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor | | Item Shape | Round | | Manufacturer | 10Gtek | | Model | CAB-ZQP/ZQP-P2M-30(Mellanox-1pc) | | Model Name | 100GBASE-CR4 ETH 100GbE QSFP28 to QSFP28 Passive Direct Attach Copper Cable | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Pins | 38 | | Other Special Features of the Product | Braided | | Outer Material | LSZH | | Part Number | CAB-ZQP/ZQP-P2M-30(Mellanox-1pc) | | Recommended Uses For Product | data transmission and connectivity in data centers | | Special features | Braided | | Specification Met | IEEE, RoHS | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** 10Gtek - **Compatible devices:** Mellanox Switches - **Compatible phone models:** Mellanox Ethernet MCP1600-C002 - **Connector type:** Qsfp28 to Qsfp28 - **Special features:** Braided ## Images ![10Gtek 100Gb/s QSFP28 DAC Cable - 100GBASE-CR4 ETH 100GbE QSFP28 to QSFP28 Passive Direct Attach Copper Cable for Mellanox ETH MCP1600-C002E30N, 2-meter - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61lt7rf74PL.jpg) ![10Gtek 100Gb/s QSFP28 DAC Cable - 100GBASE-CR4 ETH 100GbE QSFP28 to QSFP28 Passive Direct Attach Copper Cable for Mellanox ETH MCP1600-C002E30N, 2-meter - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61oFjIcx1IL.jpg) ![10Gtek 100Gb/s QSFP28 DAC Cable - 100GBASE-CR4 ETH 100GbE QSFP28 to QSFP28 Passive Direct Attach Copper Cable for Mellanox ETH MCP1600-C002E30N, 2-meter - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61eXqh56zPL.jpg) ![10Gtek 100Gb/s QSFP28 DAC Cable - 100GBASE-CR4 ETH 100GbE QSFP28 to QSFP28 Passive Direct Attach Copper Cable for Mellanox ETH MCP1600-C002E30N, 2-meter - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61waTyE7tAL.jpg) ![10Gtek 100Gb/s QSFP28 DAC Cable - 100GBASE-CR4 ETH 100GbE QSFP28 to QSFP28 Passive Direct Attach Copper Cable for Mellanox ETH MCP1600-C002E30N, 2-meter - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81BzfsUdFRL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works well on 40bgbe NIC *by N***B on 30 November 2024* Runs well on Connectx-3 40gbe cards. unsure of 100GbE speeds, but likely fine ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It works *by O***A on 17 June 2022* Connect the cable between 2 Mellanox 40GbE cards and it works. ## Frequently Bought Together - 10Gtek 100Gb/s QSFP28 DAC Cable - 100GBASE-CR4 ETH 100GbE QSFP28 to QSFP28 Passive Direct Attach Copper Cable for Mellanox ETH MCP1600-C002E30N, 2-Meter - MikroTik CRS504-4XQ-IN Cloud Router Switch 650MHz 4xQSFP28 Compatible with 40G, 25G, 10G, and 1G Fiber Connections --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/387492984-10gtek-100gb-s-qsfp28-dac-cable-100gbase-cr4-eth-100gbe](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/387492984-10gtek-100gb-s-qsfp28-dac-cable-100gbase-cr4-eth-100gbe) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-07-29*