Dell Networking Cable | 100GbE QSFP28 to QSFP28 | Passive Copper Direct Attach | 0.5 Meter

Dell Networking Cable, 100GbE QSFP28 to QSFP28, Passive Copper Direct Attach, 0.5 Meter (470-ABPW)

The Dell Networking Cable, 100GbE QSFP28 to QSFP28, Passive Copper Direct Attach, 0.5 Meter (470-ABPW) is a high-speed networking cable designed to provide reliable 100GbE connectivity between compatible active network equipment. It is intended for short-distance interconnections in data centers, server rooms, networking racks and other high-density IT environments.

The cable uses a passive copper direct attach design and features a QSFP28 connector at each end. This QSFP28-to-QSFP28 configuration provides a direct 100GbE connection between compatible networking devices without requiring separate optical transceiver modules.

With support for 100GbE networking, the cable is designed to provide highly reliable communication links with strong bit error rate (BER) performance. Dell positions its passive direct attach copper cables as a cost-effective and lower-power alternative to optical cable assemblies for short-length interconnections between active network equipment.

The 0.5-meter cable length makes this model particularly suitable for short rack-level connections where networking devices are positioned close together. Its compact design can help simplify cabling and support efficient cable management in high-density installations.

The cable uses a hot-pluggable QSFP28 form factor and passive copper construction. Dell highlights low power consumption and low crosstalk as characteristics of the cable, making it suitable for environments where high-bandwidth connectivity and efficient physical infrastructure are important.

The Dell 470-ABPW is compatible with selected Dell PowerSwitch platforms, including PowerSwitch E3200-ON Series, N3200-ON, S3248T-ON, S4112-ON, S4128, S4148, S4300-ON, S5448F-ON, Z9264F-ON, Z9332F-ON, Z9432F-ON and Z9664F-ON systems.

The Dell Networking 470-ABPW is therefore suitable for 100GbE switch-to-switch and other short-distance high-bandwidth networking applications where compatible QSFP28 interfaces are available.

Key Features

• 100GbE network connectivity
• QSFP28 to QSFP28 configuration
• Passive copper direct attach technology
• 0.5-meter cable length
• 100GBase direct attach cable
• QSFP28 connector at each end
• Hot-pluggable QSFP28 form factor
• Direct Attached Copper Cable design
• Low power consumption
• Low crosstalk
• Highly reliable communication links
• Strong bit error rate (BER) performance
• Cost-effective alternative to optical cable assemblies for short links
• Suitable for high-density rack environments
• Compatible with selected Dell PowerSwitch platforms