Keep high-speed links tight, predictable, and economical with this 50 cm passive QSFP28 direct attach cable. Designed for Fortinet-compatible environments, it connects QSFP28 ports at 100 GbE without the added cost, power draw, or complexity of separate transceivers and fiber patching. The short 0.5 m length is well suited to adjacent switches, top-of-rack connections, and closely spaced appliances where cable management and signal integrity matter. For infrastructure teams standardizing on TAA-compliant sourcing, this cable supports procurement requirements while preserving the performance profile expected from 100GBASE-CU copper interconnects. AddOn Networks positions this cable for practical deployment: fast to install, straightforward to route, and purpose-built for short-distance rack connectivity. It is a strong fit when you need dependable 100 GbE transport between compatible Fortinet hardware and want to avoid overspending on optics for a link that never leaves the rack.