Build short-reach 25 GbE links without adding optical transceivers. This 2.5 m SFP28 direct-attach copper cable is HPE compatible and intended for environments where servers, switches, and storage systems sit close together. By combining the cable and transceiver path into one assembly, direct-attach copper reduces component count and simplifies procurement. That matters in dense infrastructure where every port, patch point, and failure domain is worth controlling. The 2.5 m length is especially useful for tight rack layouts, giving you enough reach for clean routing while avoiding excess slack. For teams running standardized HPE-compatible 25 GbE infrastructure, this DAC is a practical fit for top-of-rack and adjacent-device connections. It supports the kind of short, predictable links that keep deployment clean and operational overhead low. When the design goal is fast, direct, and uncomplicated 25 GbE transport, this cable fits the brief.