ENET CAB-D-4Q-400G-2.5-ENC 400G Breakout Cable
The ENET CAB-D-4Q-400G-2.5-ENC is a passive direct attach copper breakout cable engineered for ultra-high-speed data center connectivity. Delivering up to 400 Gb/s aggregate bandwidth with 100 Gb/s per lane, this 400G breakout cable is purpose-built for demanding environments including AI training clusters, hyperscale data centers, and next-generation network infrastructure. As an Arista-compatible solution, it integrates seamlessly into existing 400G deployments while maintaining passive operation for reduced power consumption and latency.
Key Features
- Supports up to 400 Gb/s aggregate data rate with 100 Gb/s per lane
- Passive direct attach copper technology for low-latency connectivity
- Arista-compatible design for seamless infrastructure integration
- Optimized for hyperscale data center and AI training environments
- Scalable 400G networking solution for high-performance deployments
- Reliable passive breakout architecture requiring no active components
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
ENET SOLUTIONS |
| Part Number |
CAB-D-4Q-400G-2.5-ENC |
| Cable Type |
Passive Direct Attach Copper Breakout |
| Data Rate |
400 Gb/s (aggregate), 100 Gb/s per lane |
| Lane Configuration |
4 x 100G lanes |
| Compatibility |
Arista-compatible 400G infrastructure |
| Technology |
Passive copper (no active components) |
| Application |
Data center, AI training, hyperscale networking |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a 400G breakout cable used for?
A 400G breakout cable splits a single 400 Gb/s port into four 100 Gb/s connections, enabling flexible port density in data center switches and enabling efficient resource allocation across multiple network endpoints in hyperscale and AI infrastructure environments.
Is the ENET CAB-D-4Q-400G-2.5-ENC passive or active?
This is a passive direct attach copper cable, meaning it requires no active components or power. Passive breakout cables offer lower latency, reduced power consumption, and simplified deployment compared to active alternatives.
What makes this cable Arista-compatible?
The ENET CAB-D-4Q-400G-2.5-ENC is engineered to meet Arista's 400G port specifications and electrical standards, ensuring plug-and-play compatibility with Arista switches and other standards-compliant 400G networking equipment in your infrastructure.
What environments benefit most from 400G breakout cables?
Hyperscale data centers, AI training clusters, cloud service providers, and high-performance computing facilities benefit most from 400G breakout cable solutions, where bandwidth density and scalable networking architecture are critical for performance and cost efficiency.
