Cisco QSFP-H40G-AOC5M cable óptico activo (AOC) QSFP+ 40G compatible, 5m (16ft)

In high-density data centers and enterprise network backbones, the FS.COM QSFP-H40G-AOC5M compatible active optical cable delivers a reliable 40 Gigabit Ethernet link over a 5-meter reach. It directly replaces Cisco QSFP-H40G-AOC5M transceivers, eliminating the need for separate optics and fiber patch cords while ensuring full compatibility with existing Cisco switches and routers. The cable's active optical design converts electrical signals to light within the connectors, providing superior signal integrity and immunity to electromagnetic interference compared to copper DACs.

Key specifications

• Data rate: 40 Gbps (4x 10G channels)
• Connectors: QSFP+ to QSFP+
• Cable length: 5 meters (16 feet)
• Cable type: Active Optical Cable (AOC)
• Fiber type: Multimode fiber (MMF)
• Protocol: 40GBASE-SR4 Ethernet
• Electrical interface: SFF-8436 compliant
• Power consumption: < 1.5W
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F)
• Voltage: 3.3V
• Compliance: MSA, RoHS
• Hot-swappable: Yes

Why choose it

This AOC offers a plug-and-play solution that reduces installation complexity and points of failure. Its low power draw and lightweight construction ease cable management in dense racks. The 5-meter length is ideal for top-of-rack to end-of-row connections, and the active optical design ensures consistent performance across the full distance without signal degradation.

Ideal use cases

• Linking 40G QSFP+ ports on Cisco switches and routers
• High-performance computing clusters and storage area networks
• Data center spine-leaf architectures requiring short-reach, high-bandwidth links
• Replacing multiple 10G SFP+ connections with a single 40G link

Good to know

FS.COM rigorously tests each cable for compatibility and performance. The cable is MSA compliant and RoHS certified, ensuring adherence to industry standards. It is hot-swappable, allowing for easy installation and replacement without network downtime. The operating temperature range of 0°C to 70°C makes it suitable for standard data center environments.