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Lightwin LWO-DAC-SFP28 | SFP28 DAC Cable 25Gbps (0.5 - 5m)

Turbocharge your network: Upgrade to full 25 Gigabit with our LWO-DAC-SFP28 Direct Attach Cables. These Twinax cables are the most cost-efficient solution for connecting modern servers and switches with SFP28 ports. They offer 2.5 times the speed of traditional 10G connections with the same footprint. Available in lengths from 0.5m to 5m, they are perfect for high-performance computing, storage clusters, and cross-rack connections. MSA compliant and compatible with Cisco, Ubiquiti, MikroTik, Netgear, and many more.

⚠️ Important Compatibility Note:
This DAC cable is designed for 25 Gigabit (SFP28) ports. It uses the same form factor as SFP+ but requires SFP28 hardware for full performance. It is not suitable for old 1 Gigabit (SFP) ports.

Highlights

  • Next-Gen Speed: 25 GBit/s bandwidth (25GBASE-CR) for data-intensive applications.
  • SFP28 Form Factor: Mechanically fits SFP+ slots, but delivers max performance on SFP28 ports.
  • Selectable Lengths: 0.5m, 1m, and 3m for perfect cable management.
  • Low Latency: Extremely low delay times – ideal for storage and gaming servers.
  • Cost-Efficient: Significantly cheaper than optical 25G transceivers.
  • Plug & Play: Plug in and enjoy high speed (Hot-Pluggable).

Do you have questions about the 25G SFP28 cables? Then just ask us!


Cable length
20,99 €
incl. 19% VAT , plus shipping costs
Available immediately

This item has variations. Please select the requested variation.

LWO-DAC-SFP28: 25 Gigabit in the Fast Lane

10 Gigabit was yesterday. Modern servers, NAS systems, and switches increasingly rely on the 25 Gigabit standard (SFP28). Why? Because it transmits 2.5 times the amount of data with the same physical size as SFP+.
Our SFP28 DAC Cables are the easiest way to unlock this performance. They connect two SFP28 ports directly together – without expensive fiber optic modules.

Why 25G instead of 10G?

Especially if you use fast NVMe SSDs in your servers or run virtualization, 10G quickly becomes a bottleneck. 25G offers you massively more reserves here. Since SFP28 is mechanically backward compatible with SFP+, it is the future-proof standard for your rack.

The Right Length for Every Purpose

  • 0.5 Meter: Ideal for switch stacking or direct server-to-switch connections in the same slot grid.
  • 1.0 Meter: The standard for flexible connections within the rack.
  • 3.0 Meter: To bridge larger distances in the cabinet or to the neighboring cabinet.

Technical Advantages

Twinax copper cables are unbeatable at short distances:

  • Lowest Latency: Since no complex signal conversion (light/electricity) is required, your systems react faster.
  • Energy Efficient: Passive copper consumes hardly any power – saving operating costs and cooling capacity.
  • Robust: No fragile optical fibers that can break or get dirty.


Detailed Technical Specifications

General Data
Model Series:LWO-DAC-SFP28
Type:Passive Direct Attach Cable (DAC) / Twinax
Data Rate: 25 GBit/s (25GBASE-CR)
Available Lengths:0.5m / 1m / 3m
Physical Properties
Connectors:2x SFP28 (Male)
Cable Type:Twinax Copper (30 AWG / 26 AWG depending on length)
Impedance:100 Ohm
Temp. Range:0°C to 70°C
Compatibility
Standard:MSA Compliant (SFF-8402 / SFF-8432)
Fits:Cisco, Ubiquiti, MikroTik, Netgear, D-Link, Zyxel, Supermicro etc.*

*For HP/Aruba or specific Cisco codings, please specify when ordering.



Scope of Delivery

1x SFP28 25G DAC Cable (in selected length)

Manufacturer information: Name: Lightwin
Responsible person: Name: DAJB Hamburg GmbH
Street name: Von-Bargen-Straße 34
Postal code, City: 22041 , Hamburg
Country: Deutschland
E-Mail: hallo@dajb-hamburg.de

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