For short reach 400Gbps links in 400G Ethernet data center and cloud network environments, the 400G QSFP-DD 8x 50G PAM4 to 2x 200G QSFP56 4x 50G PAM4 Passive Breakout DAC Cable, 2m offers a factory terminated passive twinax assembly with QSFP-DD to 2x QSFP56 connectors and a length of 2m (7ft). As a passive cable it draws essentially no power and adds no latency to the link. The cable meets IEEE802.3Bj, By, IEEE802.3CD, SFF-8679, SFF-8636.
Product Highlights
- QSFP-DD to 2x QSFP56
- Data rate: 400Gbps
- Cable type: Passive Twinax
- Length: choose from 6 standard lengths, 0.5m (2ft) to 3m (10ft)
- Operating temperature: 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F)
Specifications
| Part Number | QDD-400G-2QPC02 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HT |
| Connector Type | QSFP-DD to 2x QSFP56 |
| Max. Data Rate | 400Gbps |
| Media | Copper |
| Cable Type | Passive Twinax |
| Cable Length | 0.5m (2ft), 1m (3ft), 1.5m (5ft), 2m (7ft), 2.5m (8ft), 3m (10ft) |
| Wire AWG | 28AWG |
| Minimum Bend Radius | 39.5mm |
| Max. Power Consumption | 0.1W (QSFP-DD End) 0.1W (QSFP56 Per End) |
| Jacket Material | PVC |
| Commercial Temperature Range | 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F) |
| Protocols | IEEE802.3Bj, By, IEEE802.3CD, SFF-8679, SFF-8636 |
| Application | 400G Ethernet |
| Modulation Technology | PAM4 |
Applications
The 400G QSFP-DD 8x 50G PAM4 to 2x 200G QSFP56 4x 50G PAM4 Passive Breakout DAC Cable, 2m connects QSFP-DD to 2x QSFP56 ports at 400Gbps in 400G Ethernet data center and cloud network environments. This unit is offered in 6 standard lengths from 0.5m (2ft) to 3m (10ft). One port becomes 2x QSFP56, a common pattern for connecting newer aggregation ports to an installed base of lower speed equipment. Custom labeling, packaging and compatibility coding for specific equipment vendors are available from our factory on request.
Standards and Compatibility
Standards compliance covers IEEE802.3Bj, By, IEEE802.3CD, SFF-8679, SFF-8636. The unit works in any equipment with a standard QSFP-DD to 2x QSFP56 interface; if your network uses a specific vendor's coding, tell us the switch model and we will program and verify it before delivery.
Ordering Information
Order this assembly under part number QDD-400G-2QPC. Available lengths are 0.5m (2ft), 1m (3ft), 1.5m (5ft), 2m (7ft), 2.5m (8ft) and 3m (10ft). If you need a length outside this list, our factory can build it to order. Wire gauge: 28AWG. Volume pricing is available for project quantities.
Shipping and Lead Time
Standard products are held in stock and usually ship within one to three working days. We dispatch worldwide by DHL, UPS, FedEx, TNT or EMS, and for bulk orders we arrange air or sea freight. Shipments can also be sent collect on your own courier account or delivered to your freight forwarder.
Our Testing Process
Production samples and every outgoing batch pass through bit-error-rate measurement, temperature verification and plug-in compatibility checks on mainstream switches and routers. Because we are the manufacturer, any issue found in testing is fed back to the production line immediately instead of being passed on to customers.
Packaging
Each unit is sealed in an anti-static bag, cushioned in a blister tray and boxed in an export-grade carton. Outer cartons carry handling marks and can be palletized for air or sea freight. If your project requires retail boxes, barcodes or your own brand on the label, we can arrange that as well.
Built to Your Spec
Our product line has grown with the industry for three decades, from GBIC-era modules to today's 800G and 1.6T interconnects. If the exact configuration you need is not listed, we can usually build it: custom lengths, mixed connector breakouts, OEM branding and project-specific firmware coding are all supported.