Dell 3 Meter QSFP28 to QSFP28 100GbE Passive Copper Direct Attach Cable

The Dell 470-ABQE is a three meter QSFP28 to QSFP28 passive copper cable that gives your network a straightforward path to 100 Gigabit Ethernet. It links switches, servers, and storage nodes at top speed while avoiding the extra cost, heat, and power draw that come with optical transceivers.

This twinaxial design keeps the connection short and direct, which helps maintain a low bit error rate and consistent throughput. It is well suited for top-of-rack links, in-rack clustering, and other short-reach tasks inside modern data centers where every watt and every port matters.

Deployment is simple. The cable arrives coded for Dell hardware, so PowerEdge servers and PowerSwitch platforms recognize it immediately. There is no need for additional modules or configuration, letting administrators cut installation time and get critical workloads online faster.

Its outer diameter is narrow enough to ease cable management in dense racks, yet the jacket is rugged enough for repeated moves during maintenance or system refreshes. From virtualized environments to high-performance compute clusters, this cable offers a reliable backbone for bandwidth-hungry applications that demand steady, high-speed links.

• Three meter passive copper twinax cable
• QSFP28 connectors at both ends
• Delivers 100 Gigabit Ethernet performance
• Optimized for Dell PowerEdge servers and PowerSwitch systems
• Uses less power and costs less than comparable optical links
• Stable connection with a low bit error rate
• Narrow diameter and durable jacket simplify rack installation