Save significantly on the NVIDIA Mellanox MCP1600-C005E26L 100G QSFP28 passive direct attach copper cable — professionally tested and backed by Reef Telecom's industry-leading 10-year warranty. This 5-meter DAC cable delivers full 100GbE line-rate performance without transceivers or external power, making it a cost-effective alternative to fiber optics for short-reach data center interconnects.

Key Specifications

• Part Number: MCP1600-C005E26L
• QSFP28 to QSFP28 passive direct attach copper
• 100GbE / 100Gb/s full line-rate performance
• 5 meters (16.4 ft) cable length
• 26 AWG twinax copper construction (CA-L)
• Zero power consumption — passive design
• Compliant with SFF-8665 and IEEE 802.3bm
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 70°C
• Hot-pluggable with pull-tab release connectors
• RoHS compliant and lead-free

Why Buy Refurbished from Reef Telecom?

• 10-year warranty — 10x longer than the original manufacturer's coverage
• Professionally tested for signal integrity and full 100G performance
• Free shipping on orders over $300
• Significant savings vs. buying new

Compatibility

Designed for use with NVIDIA Spectrum switches, ConnectX NICs, and DGX systems. Also compatible with Cisco Nexus, Arista, Juniper, and all major platforms with QSFP28 100G ports. Ideal for top-of-rack to server connections, cross-rack links, and high-density data center deployments where 5-meter reach is needed.

Also available in 1m, 2m, 3m, and 7m lengths. Volume discounts available for full cluster deployments — contact us for a quote.

Free ground shipping on orders over $300. Same-day shipping on orders placed before 4PM EST.

All products include our industry-leading 10 Year Warranty backed by Reef Telecom.