The JBX06429 1.5m NVIDIA Mellanox Compatible 25GBASE-CR SFP28 Passive Direct Attach Copper Cable represents a cost-effective, high-performance solution for modern data center and enterprise network infrastructure. This twinax cable utilizes premium copper conductors with 30AWG gauge specifications to deliver reliable 25Gbps throughput across short to medium distances, making it ideal for direct switch-to-NIC connections, storage area networks (SAN), and high-performance computing environments. Key Features & Benefits: Passive DAC Technology: Unlike active cables, passive DACs eliminate the need for additional power consumption, reducing operational costs and heat generation while maintaining exceptional signal fidelity. This makes them particularly suitable for rack densities where power and thermal management are critical considerations. Widely Compatible: Engineered to work seamlessly with NVIDIA Mellanox switches and network interface cards, this cable replaces OEM part numbers including MCP2M00-A01A and MCP2M00-A01AE30N, ensuring straightforward integration into existing infrastructure. Robust Build Quality: The combination of copper twinax construction and protective plastic jacketing provides durability for typical data center environments. Operating temperature range of 0°C to 70°C accommodates most standard deployment scenarios. Compliance & Certification: Fully qualified to IEEE 802.3by and SFF standards (SFF-8402, SFF-8472), with RoHS, TUV, and UL certifications ensuring adherence to international safety and environmental regulations. Ideal Applications: - Cloud infrastructure deployments - Enterprise data centers - High-performance computing clusters - Storage area network (SAN) configurations - Network backbone connectivity - Virtualization environments Technical Specifications: Length: 1.5 meters Connectors: SFP28 to SFP28 Cable Type: Passive Direct Attach Copper (DAC) Data Rate: 25 Gigabits per second Gauge: 30AWG Twinax Compliance: IEEE 802.3by, RoHS, ELV Warranty: 90-day limited warranty Origin: Vietnam and China This professional-grade cable ships from multiple US locations (Danville, CA and Beaufort, SC) with free standard shipping on orders exceeding $99, ensuring quick delivery and cost savings. Custom brand programming is available for OEM requirements.