Product Type | Passive Direct Attach Copper (DAC) Cable |
Cable Length | 1.5 meters (4.921 feet) |
Form Factor | QSFP to QSFP |
Application | High-speed short-range data communication |
Latency | Low latency |
Designed For | Data centers, enterprise networking |
Power Requirements | Passive — no external power required |
Cable Type | Twinax copper |
Lenovo 1.5m Mellanox QSFP Passive DAC Cable - 00KF005



Key Benefits

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- Ideal for high-speed, short-range networking applications that require low-latency and minimal power consumption.
- TAA compliance ensures suitability for government and institutional procurement standards.
- Passive DAC design offers cost-effective performance without additional power requirements.
Product Overview
The Lenovo 1.5m Mellanox QSFP Passive DAC Cable-SysX (00KF005) is a high-speed interconnect solution for data center and enterprise environments. Measuring 4.921 feet in length, this cost-effective passive DAC cable is designed for short-distance, low-latency connectivity. Featuring a QSFP connector and TAA compliance, it is suitable for government-regulated IT deployments. Manufactured in Mexico, it meets industry-grade requirements for consistent, reliable performance between Mellanox-compatible devices.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Cable Jacket Material | PVC |
Cable Color | Black |
Cable Grade | Passive DAC |
Minimum Operating Temperature | 0°C (32°F) |
Maximum Operating Temperature | 70°C (158°F) |
Operating Humidity | 10% to 85% (non-condensing) |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) |
Bend Radius | 30 mm minimum |
Durability (Plug/Unplug Cycles) | Up to 100 mating cycles |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Managed via Cloud | No |
Licensing Requirements | None |
Plug-and-Play | Yes |
Interfaces
Interface Type | QSFP (Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable) |
Connector Type (Left) | QSFP |
Connector Type (Right) | QSFP |
Data Transfer Rate | Up to 40 Gbps |
Connector Gender (Left) | Not Included |
Connector Gender (Right) | Not Included |
Compatible Network Standards | IEEE 802.3ba (40GbE) |
Interface Compatibility | Mellanox QSFP ports |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
EMC Standard | Electromagnetic Compliance per FCC Class A |
Certifications | CE, UL, FCC |
Advanced Security Features
Hardware Encryption | No |
Tamper Resistance | No |