Keep 100 GbE links direct, short, and cost-controlled with this 5 m QSFP28 to 4x SFP28 DAC assembly. Built for Ruckus, formerly Brocade, environments, it supports 100GBASE-CR4 connectivity without the added expense and power profile of optical transceivers. That makes it a practical fit for top-of-rack to aggregation links, lab validation, and short-reach switch interconnects where signal integrity and deployment speed matter. The 5-meter reach gives teams enough slack for clean routing in populated racks while staying within the direct attach use case this class of cable is designed for. TAA compliance also makes it easier to standardize procurement in regulated or public-sector environments. For infrastructure teams comparing options, this cable delivers the right balance of reach, compatibility, and operational simplicity for short-distance 100 GbE transport. When you need a dependable interconnect for a specific vendor ecosystem, compatibility matters as much as speed. This assembly is purpose-built for that job: reduce component count, avoid transceiver pairing issues, and keep the link layer straightforward. It is a strong choice when the requirement is not just 100 GbE, but 100 GbE with minimal overhead and clean integration into existing Brocade/Ruckus switching infrastructure.