Arista Networks QDD-400G-AC Compatible 400G QSFP-DD 8 x 50G PAM4 Active Copper Twinax Cable

Product Highlights

• HT-manufactured compatible alternative for Arista Networks QDD-400G-AC
• 400G aggregate connectivity at 425Gbps
• Interface configuration: QSFP-DD
• Active Twinax / Copper
• Length configurations covered: 5m (16ft)
• Conductor specification: 28AWG
• Power consumption: 2.5W Per End
• Operating temperature: 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F)

Available Lengths and Corresponding Part Numbers

The documented series configuration is 5m (16ft). Use the relevant OEM reference below together with the HT identity and required length when requesting a quotation. If another length carries a different OEM part number, it must be reviewed and ordered as that distinct configuration.

Compatible OEM Part Numbers

• QDD-400G-AC05

Specifications

Applications and Deployment

An ACC link combines copper cabling with active electronics at the connector ends. It avoids separate patch leads but is not interchangeable with a passive DAC merely because the cages look alike. Confirm the supported cable type, lane mode and power allowance on every attached port. For this series, the listed interface is QSFP-DD and the aggregate rate is 400G.

Cable Construction and Routing

For this assembly, the conductor specification is 28AWG; the jacket material is PVC; the minimum bend radius is 80mm; the operating temperature is 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F); the power consumption is 2.5W Per End. These parameters belong in the installation review rather than being treated as catalogue trivia. Route the cable through its intended managers without tension, avoid pressure close to the connector boots and leave enough space to operate the latches. Any service loop must respect the stated bend limit.

Mixed-Vendor Network Operation

A mixed-vendor link should be documented at both ends, not treated as one generic connection. Confirm which OEM identity each host expects and whether the two ends use the same compatibility requirement. The related brand links below help locate equivalent-length assemblies, while the physical form factor and lane arrangement must still agree across the complete path. For this series, keep the interface rate, ACC construction and length-specific OEM reference together throughout that review.

Arista Networks Compatibility and Factory Testing

Testing addresses the brand-specific identification as well as the operating link and available diagnostics. The same physical cable family can require a different host identity for another equipment vendor, so the intended platform should be supplied when a deployment combines multiple brands or unusual hardware revisions. Series-level inspection is followed by the exact length and OEM configuration selected for dispatch. Functional verification includes link establishment and diagnostic indications where the host exposes them.

Ordering Information

For mixed-vendor projects, identify the equipment at both ends along with the OEM reference, length and quantity. Order each compatibility version under its own part number. If spare assemblies are required, list them separately so labels and test records remain unambiguous. For this series, follow the corresponding length link, quote that exact OEM part number and keep different lengths on separate order lines. HT part number QDD-400G-AC identifies the product family; the linked page provides the final length-specific identity.

Quality Assurance and Packaging

Both ends are inspected and the complete assembly is powered up for a functional check before packing. Connectors are protected individually and the cable is secured without tight bends. Optional labels can distinguish host brand, OEM reference and length for easier spares management. Both connector ends are inspected as part of the complete assembly, and protective packing is selected to avoid tight bends during transport and storage.

Shipping and Lead Time

Standard configurations normally ship within one to three working days, with production lead times confirmed for larger quantities. International courier, air freight and sea freight are available; customer courier accounts and nominated forwarders are accepted.

Frequently Asked Questions