100G QSFP28 DAC Cable, Netgear, 1-Meter Passive

Maintain high-speed 100G connectivity where short reach matters most. This NETGEAR passive DAC cable uses QSFP28 connectors on both ends and a 1-meter length to support tightly packed rack designs, top-of-rack switching, and adjacent equipment links without the overhead of optics and transceivers. For infrastructure teams, the value is in the balance of speed, simplicity, and physical efficiency. Passive direct attach copper is well suited to short-distance interconnects where signal integrity can be maintained without active electronics in the cable assembly. That keeps deployment straightforward and helps reduce cost and power draw compared with optical alternatives for the same short-span use case. The 1-meter form factor is especially useful in modern data center cabinets where excess cable length creates airflow issues, service loops, and unnecessary management complexity. By keeping the run tight, this cable supports cleaner routing and easier maintenance in high-density environments. Choose this cable when you need a purpose-built 100G interconnect for adjacent ports, predictable rack layouts, and a direct path between compatible QSFP28 interfaces. It is a practical fit for teams standardizing short-reach 100G links across enterprise switching and server infrastructure.