Product Bulletin SFP28 Passive Direct Attach Copper (DAC) Cable Assemblies Low Power, Low Latency 25 Gb/s Server Interconnect Solution for Top of Rack Switching Applications High bandwidth interconnects are required for next generation data centers. Panduit offers SFP28 Direct Attach Copper Cable Assemblies. These passive cables provide a cost-effective solution for interconnecting high speed 25GbE switches and servers. This high speed data transport capability is ideal as server virtualization becomes more prevalent. With multiple virtual machines, server I/O consolidation topology requires 25 Gb/s interconnects between top of rack switches and servers. By incorporating SFP28 Passive DAC Cable Assemblies into the physical infrastructure, businesses can achieve 25 Gigabit performance port-to-port without additional signal processing or conversion, providing a low power, low latency server interconnect for top of rack switching applications. Key Features Benefits Confidence that each assembly delivers specified performance for ensured 100% performance tested network availability Ensuring 25 Gb/s performance when mated to any SFF-8402 SFP28 compliant Compliant to SFF-8402, host port SFF-8432, and SFF-8472 High speed 22 GHz twin-axial cable, with two shielded parallel pairs, factory Robust construction terminated to SFP28 25 Gb/s hot pluggable modular connectors rated to a minimum 250 mating cycles Ideal for high performance computer clustering and other latency sensitive Low latency performance applications Provides a low cost short reach interconnect option with no additional power draw Passive low power assembly Robust easy-to-use connector latching feature allows easy installation in belly-to- Low profile belly high density installations Enables proper cable management and improved air flow Small diameter cable design Ensures proper bend radius control for reliable deployment Built-in strain relief 1 to 5 meters (1 meter increments) for design flexibility and optimum airflow Variety of lengths Key Applications Include: Top of Rack Switching 25 Gigabit Ethernet I/O Consolidation 16 Gb/s Fibre Channel Fibre Channel Over Ethernet (FCOE) High Performance Computer Clustering WWW.panduit.comSFP28 Passive Direct Attach Copper (DAC) Cable Assemblies Technical Information 100 5 Characteristic impedance -25C to 80C (-13F to 176F) Temperature range IEC 60332, 60333, 60324 IEC flame compliance 5 x O.D. single time, 10 x O.D. repeated times Bend radius 18N (4 lbf.) maximum Insertion force to cage 12.5N (2.8 lbf.) maximum Withdrawal force from cage 90 170N (20 38 lbf.) Retention force Compliant ROHS status Ordering Information Nominal Cable O.D. Length Length Part Number (m) (ft.) Cable Gauge mm Inches Cable Jacket PSF2PXA1MBL 1 3.3 30 AWG 4.1 0.161 PVC PSF2PXA2MBL 2 6.6 30 AWG 4.1 0.161 PVC PSF2PXA3MBL 3 9.8 30 AWG 4.1 0.161 PVC PSF2PXC4MBL 4 13.1 26 AWG 4.9 0.193 PVC PSF2PXC5MBL 5 16.4 26 AWG 4.9 0.193 PVC L High Speed Twin-axial Cable 0.34 8.55 Pull Tab Latch SFP28 2.07 Modular 52.56 Connectors 0.54 13.63 WORLDWIDE SUBSIDIARIES AND SALES OFFICES PANDUIT CANADA PANDUIT EUROPE LTD. PANDUIT SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. PANDUIT JAPAN PANDUIT LATIN AMERICA PANDUIT AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. Markham, Ontario London, UK Republic of Singapore Tokyo, Japan Guadalajara, Mexico Victoria, Australia cs panduit.com cs-emea panduit.com cs-ap panduit.com cs-japan panduit.com cs-la panduit.com cs-aus panduit.com Phone: 800.777.3300 Phone: 44.20.8601.7200 Phone: 65.6305.7575 Phone: 81.3.6863.6000 Phone: 52.33.3777.6000 Phone: 61.3.9794.9020 For a copy of Panduit product warranties, log on to www.panduit.com/warranty For more information 2017 Panduit Corp. Visit us at www.panduit.com ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Contact Customer Service by email: cs panduit.com COCB32--SA-ENG 2/2017 or by phone: 800.777.3300