HPE Aruba 100G QSFP28 to QSFP28 5 m DAC Cable

Maintain high-speed connectivity where short-reach links need to stay simple, stable, and cost-conscious. This 5 m Aruba 100G DAC cable connects QSFP28 ports directly, avoiding the added complexity of separate transceivers and fiber patching for in-rack or adjacent-rack deployments. Direct attach copper is a practical choice when you want to preserve 100G throughput without paying for optical modules that are unnecessary at this distance. The fixed 5 m length helps standardize cable runs, reduce slack, and keep airflow paths clearer in dense switching environments. For infrastructure teams building out leaf-spine fabrics, top-of-rack aggregation, or server uplinks, this cable supports a cleaner physical layer with fewer components to source and manage. It is a straightforward fit for environments that value deterministic short-run connectivity and efficient port utilization.