NVIDIA MCP1600-E02AE26 100G QSFP28 DAC Cable

• Brand: NVIDIA Mellanox 
• Product Family: MCP1600-E0xxEyy 100Gb/s QSFP28 DAC
• Item SKU / Legacy OPN: MCP1600-E02AE26
• NVIDIA Part Number: 980-9I627-00E02A
• Cable Type: Passive copper direct-attach cable
• Technology: InfiniBand EDR
• Maximum Data Rate: Up to 100 Gb/s
• Connector / Interface: QSFP28
• Cable Length: 2.5 m
• Wire Gauge: 26 AWG
• Cable Color: Black
• Cable Diameter: 9.4 ± 0.4 mm
• Minimum Single-Bend Radius: 47 mm
• Minimum Assembly / Repeated-Bend Radius: 94 mm
• Length Tolerance: ±50 mm
• Characteristic Impedance: 90–110 O; 100 O typical
• Maximum Propagation Delay: 4.5 ns/m
• Operating Case Temperature: 0°C to 70°C
• Operating Relative Humidity: 5% to 85%
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C
• Supply Voltage: 3.135–3.465 V; 3.3 V typical
• Maximum Power Consumption: 0.1 W
• EEPROM Interface: I²C, QSFP28 memory map at A0h
• EEPROM Standard Reference: SFF-8436 Rev. 2.0 support indicated
• Cable Technology Code: Passive / un-equalized copper
• Compatibility: QSFP28 InfiniBand EDR; verify platform support
• Other MCP1600 Options: Family includes 1.5 m 30 AWG and 2–5 m 26 AWG variants
• Intended Reach Position: Short-reach/rack-level interconnect
• Compliance / Certification: Not specified in the referenced NVIDIA specification; do not assume additional certifications

Why Choose This Product?

• NVIDIA/Mellanox-specific part: The exact MCP1600-E02AE26 model helps procurement teams identify and order the required 100Gb/s QSFP28 cable with greater precision.
• 100Gb/s InfiniBand EDR connectivity: Provides the bandwidth class required for compatible HPC, AI, GPU computing, and high-performance data-center environments.
• 2.5 m reach: Offers practical rack-level cable length for installations where shorter DAC variants may not provide sufficient routing flexibility.
• Passive copper architecture: Provides a direct electrical connection for supported short-reach deployments without requiring active optical components.
• Low cable power requirement: Maximum specified power consumption of 0.1 W can help minimize cable-side power requirements in dense infrastructure.
• Purpose-built QSFP28 design: Supports compatible QSFP28-based InfiniBand EDR equipment and high-density networking architectures.
• Defined mechanical specifications: Specified bend-radius and cable-diameter requirements help installation teams plan organized and compliant rack cabling.
• Simplified infrastructure standardization: Part of the NVIDIA/Mellanox MCP1600 family, allowing organizations to select compatible cable lengths and configurations for different rack layouts.