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Molex 100GbE QSFP28 to 4x 25GbE SFP28 Passive Direct Attach Copper (DAC) Breakout Cable. Temp-Flex 26 AWG Twinax 3 Meter (9.8ft) 1003453301.

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  • Specifications
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Manufacturer Part Number 1003453301
Manufacturer Molex
Condition Refurbished
Standard Warranty 90 Day Replacement Warranty
Item Category Network Cable
Model 100G to 4x 25G Breakout DAC
Form Factor 3 Meter Length
Interface Ethernet
External Interfaces 1x QSFP28, 4x SFP28
Storage Capacity
Transfer Rate 100Gbps to 4x 25Gbps
Network Management Type
Processor Type
Clock Speed
Number of Cores
Cache
Socket Type
TDP
Compatible Port QSFP28, SFP28
Number of Ports 5
CPU Type
HDD Form Factor
HDD Interface
HDD Rotation Speed
HDD Storage Capacity
HDD Transfer Rate
Memory Bus Speed
Memory Capacity Per Module
Memory Features
Memory Form Factor
Memory Kit Brand
Memory Kit Breakdown
Memory Kit Speed
Memory Kit Technology
Memory Kit Total Capacity
Memory Kit Voltage
Memory Number of Modules
Memory Number of Pins
Memory Total Capacity
Memory Type
Network Ports
Processor Model
SSD Capacity
SSD Interface
SSD Storage Capacity
SSD Transfer Rate
SSD Type

Molex 100GbE QSFP28 to 4x 25GbE SFP28 Passive Direct Attach Copper (DAC) Breakout Cable

P/N: 1003453301 | 3 Meter (9.8ft) | 26 AWG Twinax

The Molex 1003453301 Passive DAC Breakout Cable is designed for high-performance data center and enterprise networking environments. This cable converts a single 100GbE QSFP28 port into four independent 25GbE SFP28 connections, providing a cost-effective and low-latency solution for connecting switches, servers, storage systems, and network appliances. Built with premium Temp-Flex 26 AWG Twinax cable, it delivers excellent signal integrity for short-range, high-bandwidth applications.


Product Specifications

General Information

  • Manufacturer: Molex
  • Part Number: 1003453301
  • Product Type: Passive Direct Attach Copper (DAC) Breakout Cable
  • Series: 100345
  • Length: 3 Meters (9.8 Feet)
  • Cable Type: Temp-Flex Twinax
  • Wire Gauge: 26 AWG
  • Connector Configuration: QSFP28 to 4x SFP28
  • Connector Gender: Male to Male
  • Shielding: Fully Shielded Twinax Construction
  • Impedance: 100 Ohms
  • Pull-Tab Release Mechanism
  • Zinc Die-Cast Connector Housing

Performance Specifications

  • Aggregate Data Rate: 100Gbps
  • Breakout Configuration: 1 x 100GbE to 4 x 25GbE
  • Individual Channel Speed: 25Gbps
  • Ethernet Support:
    • 100 Gigabit Ethernet (100GbE)
    • 25 Gigabit Ethernet (25GbE)
  • Passive Copper Technology
  • Ultra-Low Latency Connectivity
  • No External Power Required
  • Plug-and-Play Installation

Connector Details

End A

  • 1 x QSFP28 Connector

End B

  • 4 x SFP28 Connectors

Key Features

  • Converts One 100GbE QSFP28 Port into Four 25GbE SFP28 Connections
  • Cost-Effective Alternative to Optical Transceivers
  • Low Power Consumption
  • High-Bandwidth 100Gbps Aggregate Throughput
  • Enterprise-Class Reliability
  • Flexible Temp-Flex Twinax Construction
  • Excellent Signal Integrity
  • Ideal for Top-of-Rack (ToR) Networking
  • Supports High-Density Data Center Deployments
  • Designed for Short-Range Server and Switch Connectivity

Compatibility

Compatible Network Switches

  • Cisco Nexus Series
  • Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnects
  • Arista 7000 Series
  • Dell EMC Networking Switches
  • Juniper QFX Series
  • NVIDIA Mellanox Spectrum Switches
  • HPE FlexFabric Switches
  • Extreme Networks Switches
  • Lenovo RackSwitch Series
  • Supermicro Ethernet Switches

Compatible Network Adapters

  • NVIDIA Mellanox ConnectX Series
  • Intel 25GbE Ethernet Adapters
  • Broadcom 25GbE Adapters
  • Marvell FastLinQ Adapters
  • Dell EMC SFP28 Adapters
  • HPE Ethernet Adapters
  • Cisco VIC Adapters

Supported Devices

  • Ethernet Switches
  • Servers
  • Storage Arrays
  • Hyper-Converged Infrastructure
  • High-Performance Computing (HPC) Systems
  • AI and Machine Learning Clusters
  • Virtualization Platforms
  • Cloud Computing Environments

Applications

  • Data Center Networking
  • Cloud Infrastructure
  • AI Training Clusters
  • High-Performance Computing
  • Top-of-Rack Switching
  • Spine-Leaf Network Architectures
  • Server Aggregation
  • Storage Networking
  • Enterprise Network Deployments

Technical Summary

  • Manufacturer: Molex
  • Part Number: 1003453301
  • Length: 3m (9.8ft)
  • Cable Type: Temp-Flex Twinax
  • Wire Gauge: 26 AWG
  • Connector A: 1 x QSFP28
  • Connector B: 4 x SFP28
  • Speed: 100GbE to 4 x 25GbE
  • Maximum Throughput: 100Gbps
  • Technology: Passive DAC
  • Shielded: Yes
  • Color: Black

Package Contents

  • Molex 1003453301 100GbE QSFP28 to 4x 25GbE SFP28 Passive DAC Breakout Cable
  • Factory-Installed QSFP28 and SFP28 Connectors

Note: This is a passive breakout cable. The QSFP28 switch port must support 4x25GbE breakout mode for proper operation. Please verify compatibility with your switch, NIC, or networking equipment before purchase.