{"product_id":"startechcom-qsfp28-loopback-module-100g-passive-qsfp28-loopback-adapter-qsfp-port-tester-100g-qsfp-loopback-test-plug-msa-compliant","title":"StarTech.com QSFP28 Loopback Module, 100G Passive QSFP28 Loopback Adapter, QSFP Port Tester, 100G QSFP Loopback Test Plug - MSA Compliant","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"icepim-bulletpoints\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReliable QSFP Testing\u003c\/b\u003e: Create a loopback test connection with this QSFP28 passive electrical loopback module; Connects directly to QSFP28 ports for testing signal continuity and verifying electrical link integrity at 100Gbps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAccurate Test Performance\u003c\/b\u003e: Supports 28Gbps per lane across four lanes with 100Ω impedance for stable signal reflection; Low jitter and consistent lane performance ensure reliable test results during diagnostics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBuilt for Durability\u003c\/b\u003e: Optimized for multiple test cycles with a compact, low-power design; Meets IEEE 802.3 requirements and MSA compliance for universal compatibility and guaranteed performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eField-Ready Design\u003c\/b\u003e: Compact module is ideal for technicians performing port-level diagnostics and hardware validation; Quickly confirm QSFP28 port behavior during system maintenance or troubleshooting; No optical transceiver required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe IT Pro's Choice\u003c\/b\u003e: Our network tools and testers are rigorously tested in our Innovation Lab to ensure enterprise-grade reliability and durability; Built for quick diagnostics and routine maintenance across copper and fiber networks; Backed by free lifetime 24\/5 multi-lingual technical assistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"icepim-long-desc\"\u003e\u003cp id=\"ice_long_description\"\u003ePerform loopback testing and verify signal continuity across QSFP28 connections and port interfaces\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis QSFP28 Loopback Module is designed for testing 100G ports in switches, NICs, and other QSFP28-equipped devices. It supports passive electrical loopback for verifying signal continuity, link stability, and port behavior without requiring active optics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTest 100G QSFP28 Connections\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe QSFP28 Loopback Adapter emulates 4-lane electrical testing for QSFP28 ports operating at 100Gbps, and supports 40GBASE and 100GBASE Ethernet. It is MSA compliant and meets IEEE 802.3 requirements for reliable performance and universal compatibility.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccurate Signal Diagnostics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerform electrical loopback testing for full 100G link verification. 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