MikroTik XQ+DA0003 Direct Attach Cable for 40/100 Gigabit

MikroTik XQ+DA0003 is a 3-meter direct attach DAC cable with integrated QSFP28 connectors at both ends, designed for direct connection between two 100G devices located in different racks or at greater distances within the same server room. It is the extended version of the 1-meter XQ+DA0001 cable, providing the additional length needed to reach equipment in adjacent or non-adjacent racks without excessive or strained cables. The ideal solution for interconnecting CCR2216, CRS504, and any two MikroTik devices with QSFP28 ports — plug it in and it works immediately, with no additional configuration required.

The cable supports data rates of 40G and 100G through QSFP+ and QSFP28 connectors integrated directly into the cable, eliminating the need for separate optical transceivers at both ends and reducing both cost and installation complexity. The 3-meter length covers inter-rack connection scenarios or separated equipment within the server room, with sufficient flexibility for cable routing through standard cable management pathways. DAC technology ensures stable transmission, minimal latency, and lower power consumption compared to equivalent optical solutions.

Integrated QSFP28 modules guarantee direct compatibility with QSFP28 ports in the MikroTik ecosystem and equipment from other manufacturers conforming to the standard, without additional configuration or compatibility verification procedures. An MTBF of approximately 100,000 hours at 25°C confirms reliability for continuous 24/7 operation. For shorter distances, the 1-meter version XQ+DA0001 is available from the same product line.

Recommended for connecting CCR2216 with CRS504 or any two MikroTik devices with QSFP28 ports in adjacent racks or at distances up to 3 meters within the server room, spine fabrics where equipment is distributed across multiple racks and 100G connections must span greater distances, and any deployment where the 3-meter length provides the necessary cabling flexibility compared to the 1-meter version. Also suited as a cost-effective alternative to optical modules for inter-rack connections where 3-meter distance is sufficient.