| Type | Direct Attach Copper (DAC) Splitter Cable |
| Form Factor | Passive Copper Cable |
| Cable Length | 3 meters |
| Designed Applications | HPC, Data Center Interconnect (DCI), Enterprise Networking |
| Power Requirements | Passive (no external power required) |
| Data Rate Support | Up to 400Gbps aggregate |
| Connector Type (End A) | OSFP |
| Connector Type (End B) | 2x OSFP |
| Signal Type | InfiniBand NDR / Ethernet |
HPE IB NDR/EN OSFP to 2xOSFP 3M Splitter DAC (P45697-B26)

Key Benefits
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- Optimized for InfiniBand NDR and Ethernet environments requiring high-speed interconnectivity
- Complies with TAA and RoHS, making it suitable for government and sensitive enterprise applications
- Splitter DAC design helps reduce cabling cost and rack congestion in dense deployments
Product Overview
The HPE IB NDR/Ethernet OSFP to 2xOSFP 3M Splitter DAC (P45697-B26) is engineered for fast, reliable connectivity in data-centric environments requiring InfiniBand and Ethernet interoperability. This direct attach copper cable supports high-bandwidth and low-latency transmission, ideal for performance-intensive applications such as HPC, DCI, and enterprise networking infrastructures.
Designed with OSFP to 2x OSFP split configuration, the cable conforms to the SFF-8665 standard. With its 3-meter length, this cable ensures balance between coverage and minimal latency, while meeting RoHS and TAA compliance. Manufactured in Mexico, the cable meets strict quality assurance standards for mission-critical use. Its passive copper design promotes energy efficiency and deployment durability in climate-controlled settings.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
| Cable Jacket Material | Copper |
| Cable Type | Passive |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | 0°C |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | 70°C |
| Operating Humidity | 10% to 85% non-condensing |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 85°C |
Cloud Management & Licensing
| Cloud Management | |
| Management Interface | |
| Required Licensing | |
| Included Cloud Features |
Interfaces
| Interface Type | OSFP to dual OSFP |
| Transmission Medium | Direct Attach Copper |
| Connector Standard | SFF-8665 compliant |
| Number of Connectors | 3 (1x OSFP input, 2x OSFP outputs) |
| Connector Gender (All Ends) | Male |
| InfiniBand Compatibility | NDR (400Gb/s capable) |
| Ethernet Compatibility | 400Gb Ethernet |
Compliance & Origin
| RoHS Compliant | Yes |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| Country of Origin | Mexico |
| Compliance Standard | SFF-8665 |
| Environmental Certification | EU RoHS |
Advanced Security Features
| Integrated Security Features | |
| Encryption Support | |
| IDS/IPS Support | |
| Hardware-embedded Firewall |