Meraki part number MA-CBL-100G-3M identifies the MA-CBL-100G-3M - Meraki 3m 100GBase QSFP28 to QSFP28 Passive Twinax Direct Attach Cable for MS355 and MS450 switches, an enterprise-grade Network Ethernet Cables unit appropriate for data-center, server-room, and workstation deployment. Technical specifications include network speed of 100 GbE, range of 3 m, features of QSFP28. Typical use cases include enterprise LAN core-distribution-access architecture, hyperconverged cluster east-west traffic, SAN fabric uplinks, and replacement of EOL/EOSL networking infrastructure under existing OEM warranty contracts. Pro Disk Network supplies the MA-CBL-100G-3M to US business buyers. Stocked units ship same-day on in-stock orders placed before 3pm ET. Pro Disk Network applies a 90-day functional warranty. Free US ground shipping on orders over $150; same-day expedited (UPS Next Day Air, FedEx Priority) available at checkout.
The MA-CBL-100G-3M is a Meraki network ethernet cables component with network speed 100 GbE, range 3 m, features QSFP28. Pricing on the MA-CBL-100G-3M is quote-based — email sales@prodisknetwork.com or use our live chat for a quote within one business day.
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Quick Answer: Is the MA-CBL-100G-3M compatible with my switch?
Pro Disk Network validates every MA-CBL-100G-3M against the target switch's published compatibility matrix before shipment. If you let us know your switch model and firmware version, we will confirm fitment and code the module appropriately (Cisco-coded, Juniper-coded, HPE-coded, etc.) at no extra charge.
How fast does the MA-CBL-100G-3M ship?
MA-CBL-100G-3M orders placed before 3 pm ET ship the same business day from US warehouses. Delivery is next business day to most metro ZIPs via FedEx/UPS overnight; ground delivery covers remaining US in 1-4 business days.
The MA-CBL-100G-3M is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.
Server Uplink — 10G/25G server-to-leaf uplink — pair with matching DAC or AOC at the host NIC to avoid optic mismatch.
DCI (Data Center Interconnect) — Inter-DC routing or aggregation. LR4/LR8 transceivers for 10–80 km, ER4 for 40 km, ZR4 for coherent long-haul.
Campus Distribution — Catalyst-class campus distribution between IDF and MDF closets. PoE+ where wireless APs and IP phones share infrastructure.
Branch / Edge — Smaller form-factor switches and routers for branch sites. SD-WAN-compatible or static-VPN-attached as the architecture dictates.
What is the MA-CBL-100G-3M?
The MA-CBL-100G-3M is a Meraki enterprise networking device with network speed 100 GbE and range 3 m, manufactured by Meraki. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM ET, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.
Pros & Cons of MA-CBL-100G-3M
Pros
Matched-pair option for redundant link orders
Cabling and DAC/AOC labels clearly mark optic class
Cons
Refurbished switches may show minor rack-rail wear
Power supplies sold separately on certain SKUs
Long-haul ZR4/CFP4 modules subject to export-control screening
Frequently Asked Questions about MA-CBL-100G-3M
Is the MA-CBL-100G-3M a genuine Meraki part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every MA-CBL-100G-3M as factory-original Meraki inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned Meraki servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
Is the MA-CBL-100G-3M compatible with my switch?
Pro Disk Network validates every MA-CBL-100G-3M against the target switch's published compatibility matrix before shipment. If you let us know your switch model and firmware version, we will confirm fitment and code the module appropriately (Cisco-coded, Juniper-coded, HPE-coded, etc.) at no extra charge.
How fast does the MA-CBL-100G-3M ship?
MA-CBL-100G-3M orders placed before 3 pm ET ship the same business day from US warehouses. Delivery is next business day to most metro ZIPs via FedEx/UPS overnight; ground delivery covers remaining US in 1-4 business days.
What is the warranty on the MA-CBL-100G-3M?
New MA-CBL-100G-3M units carry the full Meraki manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (90 days refurbished). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the MA-CBL-100G-3M?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.
Pro Disk Network Buyer’s Guide: Network Ethernet Cables
Optic Coding, Vendor Lock-In, and Multi-Vendor Compatibility
For Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, and NX-OS switches, the MA-CBL-100G-3M works out-of-box if coded for Cisco; for Aruba ArubaOS-CX, code for HPE/Aruba; for Juniper Junos, code for Juniper. Pro Disk Network confirms the target vendor coding at order time and applies it before shipping. Misordered coding can be flashed in the field but the lead time is longer than ordering correctly the first time.
Bandwidth Sizing for Spine-Leaf, EVPN-VXLAN, and Hyperconverged Storage
Document optic types and bandwidth in your network drawings: SR-SR for intra-rack, LR-LR for inter-rack and DCI, ZR4 for long-haul coherent. Mismatched optic-distance ratings is the most common cause of intermittent link errors that look like cable problems but aren't.