BlueOptics QSFP28 a 4x SFP28 Active Optical Cable 10m (32.8ft) 100G Breakout AOC

The BlueOptics QSFP28 to 4x SFP28 Active Optical Cable (AOC) is a high-performance breakout cable designed for data centers and high-performance computing environments. It provides a reliable 100 Gbps aggregate link from a QSFP28 port to four independent 25 Gbps SFP28 ports over a 10-meter length, using multimode fiber technology.

Advantages

This active optical cable offers significant advantages over traditional copper cabling, including longer reach, lighter weight, and immunity to electromagnetic interference. The breakout design allows for flexible network architecture, enabling a single 100G port to connect to four 25G devices or servers. The cable is hot-pluggable and MSA compliant, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of networking equipment.

Suitable for

• Data center top-of-rack to server connections
• High-performance computing (HPC) clusters
• Enterprise network aggregation
• 100G to 25G breakout applications

Key specifications

• Cable Type: Active Optical Cable (AOC)
• Connector End A: QSFP28
• Connector End B: 4x SFP28
• Cable Length: 10 meters (32.8 ft)
• Aggregate Data Rate: 100 Gbps
• Per Channel Data Rate: 25 Gbps
• Fiber Type: Multimode Fiber (MMF)
• Wavelength: 850 nm
• Standards: IEEE 802.3bm 100GBASE-SR4, IEEE 802.3by 25GBASE-SR
• Power Consumption: <3.5W (QSFP28 end), <1W per SFP28
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C
• Voltage Supply: 3.3 V
• Jacket Material: PVC
• Certifications: CE, FCC, RoHS

Recommendations

For optimal performance, ensure that both the QSFP28 and SFP28 ports on your switches or servers support the respective standards. This cable is ideal for short-reach, high-bandwidth interconnects within a rack or between adjacent racks.