Preserve 100 GbE connectivity across short interconnects with an active optical cable designed for dense enterprise fabrics. This 10 m QSFP28 assembly gives you the reach needed for adjacent racks, top-of-rack to aggregation links, and lab environments where clean cable management matters as much as throughput. Compared with passive copper, active optical cabling reduces weight and routing strain while maintaining the signal integrity expected in high-speed switch deployments. The QSFP28 interface keeps the connection footprint compact, which helps when port density is high and airflow cannot be compromised. For teams standardizing on compliant procurement paths, the TAA designation adds an important sourcing advantage. This cable is a practical fit when you need a direct, point-to-point 100 GbE link without introducing transceivers and separate fiber patching. It is built for infrastructure teams that value predictable deployment, simpler dressing, and fewer variables in the rack.