Add-On Q56-200G-PDAC0-5M-AO MSA Comp DAC 50CM 200G-CU Passive

Overview

The Add-On Q56-200G-PDAC0-5M-AO is a 50cm, 200Gbps Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cable designed for high-density, short-reach interconnects within data centers. Its passive design means it draws no power, simplifying deployment and reducing potential points of failure. This cable is MSA compliant, ensuring broad compatibility with network equipment supporting the specified standards. It's engineered for environments where high-speed, low-latency connections between switches, servers, or storage devices are critical, such as in high-performance computing clusters or demanding network aggregation layers.

Compatibility

This cable is designed to work with network devices, switches, servers, and storage systems that support 200Gbps connectivity via QSFP-DD ports and adhere to the Multi-Source Agreement (MSA) standards for Direct Attach Copper cables. It is suitable for use with equipment from major network hardware vendors that implement these standards, providing a direct, cost-effective link between adjacent equipment racks or within the same rack.

Installation Notes

Ensure the QSFP-DD ports on both connected devices are clean and free of debris before insertion. The cable's passive nature means no configuration is required on the cable itself; connectivity is established upon physical connection. Verify that the connected equipment supports 200Gbps signaling over copper DAC cables. The 50cm length is ideal for intra-rack or adjacent-rack connections, minimizing cable clutter and signal degradation.