Fortinet FN-CABLE-QSFP28-5 100GE Passive DAC 5 m | QSFP28, Direct Attach

Build short-reach 100 GE links with a cable designed for direct, predictable connectivity. This Fortinet passive DAC uses QSFP28 connectors on both ends and a 5 m length to support rack-to-rack or within-rack runs where optical transceivers are unnecessary. The result is a simpler physical layer with fewer components to source, install, and maintain. For infrastructure teams, passive DACs are often the right answer when the link distance is fixed and the environment is controlled. They help reduce power consumption, keep heat output low, and avoid the added complexity of separate optics and patching. At 5 m, this cable provides enough reach for tidy routing in populated cabinets while staying within the short-reach profile that makes DACs attractive in the first place. Use it where 100 GE port density is high and operational clarity matters: leaf-spine fabrics, adjacent racks, and tightly managed switch-to-switch connections. It is a focused interconnect for teams that want dependable short-run performance without overbuilding the link.