Name: 00YD297 Lenovo 5m Passive 25G SFP28 DAC Cable
Brand: Lenovo
SKU: 00YD297
Price: 90.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Lenovo 5m Passive 25G SFP28 DAC Cable connects devices at 25 Gigabit speeds using a passive copper design. It fits into SFP28 ports commonly found in data center switches and servers, providing a low-latency, energy-efficient link ideal for short distances.

General Information
Brand	Lenovo
Part Number	00YD297
Alternate Part Number	00YD297-11-LV

Technical Information
Cable Family	DAC/AOC
Cable Type	Direct Attach Cable (DAC)
Data Rate	25Gb/s
Cable Length	5m
Compatibility	Lenovo servers and switches with SFP28/25GbE ports; compatible with standard SFP28 25GbE ports on other vendors' equipment
Product Category	Cables & Adapters

Connectivity
Connector A	SFP28
Connector B	SFP28
Cable Connector Gender	Male to Male
Connector Type	SFP28

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	SFP28
Condition	Refurbished

Product Description
This Lenovo 5m Passive 25G SFP28 DAC Cable provides a reliable, high-speed connection between compatible switches and servers. It's commonly used in data centers and enterprise networks where fast, short-distance links are needed without the overhead of optical transceivers. Built for network engineers and IT professionals, this cable offers a cost-effective way to maintain 25 Gigabit Ethernet speeds over a direct copper connection. Key Features Delivers consistent 25G performance over a 5-meter length Passive design reduces power consumption and heat Compatible with SFP28 ports on Lenovo and other supported devices Maintains signal integrity with low latency Easy to install with standard SFP28 interfaces This cable is typically deployed in data center racks where short-distance, high-speed connections are essential. It helps streamline network infrastructure by reducing cabling complexity and power needs. Users benefit from a straightforward setup that supports demanding workloads without compromising speed or reliability.

Use Cases
The Lenovo 5m Passive 25G SFP28 DAC Cable is commonly employed in high-density data center environments where low latency and high bandwidth are critical. It is well-suited for IT professionals managing server-to-switch interconnections in enterprise and cloud infrastructure settings requiring efficient short-range connectivity. How It's Used: Connecting top-of-rack switches to servers in virtualization clusters to optimize data throughput. Linking storage arrays within primary data centers to support high-speed data replication. Facilitating communication between network devices in hyper-converged infrastructure deployments. Enabling high-performance computing nodes to exchange data in edge computing setups. Supporting bandwidth-intensive applications in enterprise IT networks requiring scalable connectivity. This cable enhances operational efficiency by providing a reliable, energy-efficient link that supports scalable network architectures. Its passive design minimizes latency, making it a practical choice for environments where performance and space optimization are priorities.

00YD297 Lenovo 5m Passive 25G SFP28 DAC Cable

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