Extreme Networks 100G Passive DAC QSFP28 1m | QSFP28 Direct Attach

Keep high-speed links simple with a 100G passive DAC built for short-distance interconnects. At 1 m, this QSFP28 cable is well suited to switch-to-switch or switch-to-server connections inside the same rack or adjacent racks, where optical modules would add unnecessary cost and complexity. Passive direct attach cabling is a practical choice for infrastructure teams that want to reduce power draw, simplify inventory, and minimize points of failure in tightly packed environments. For 100G fabrics, that can translate into cleaner cable management and faster deployment cycles without sacrificing the bandwidth required by modern aggregation and leaf-spine designs. This cable is identified as MSA P/N EQPC1HPC010C0100, giving procurement and operations teams a precise reference for matching the right interconnect to the right port family. The result is a straightforward, standards-oriented option for short-reach 100G connectivity where reliability and cost control are both important. Choose this DAC when you need a direct, no-frills path between QSFP28 ports and want to keep the network layer focused on throughput rather than optics overhead.