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56G QSFP+ Active Optical Cable (AOC), Armored, 82m–300m
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Product Highlights:
- 56Gbps-class QSFP+ optical connectivity
- 4 × 14.0625Gbps optical channels
- 850nm VCSEL and PIN optics
- Up to 82m over OM2 and 300m over OM3
- Armored construction for enhanced protection
- LSZH jacket
- Low power consumption
- Suitable for data center and InfiniBand networks
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Description
The 56G QSFP+ Active Optical Cable (AOC) is a four-channel, full-duplex optical interconnect designed for high-speed data transmission in data centers, high-performance computing (HPC) environments, and InfiniBand networks. Equipped with QSFP+ connectors at both ends, it supports up to 14.0625Gbps per lane for an aggregate data rate of 56Gbps. Integrated 850nm VCSEL transmitters and PIN receivers provide reliable transmission over multimode fiber, while the armored construction and LSZH jacket offer enhanced mechanical protection for demanding installations. With transmission distances of up to 82m over OM2 and 300m over OM3, the AOC provides a practical solution for short- and medium-distance high-bandwidth interconnects.
Specification
| Connector Configuration | QSFP+ to QSFP+ |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | QSFP+ |
| Aggregate Data Rate | Up to 56Gbps |
| Maximum Specified Data Rate | 56.25Gbps |
| Data Rate per Lane | Up to 14.0625Gbps |
| Number of Channels | 4 |
| Transmission | Full-Duplex |
| Wavelength | 850nm |
| Fiber Type | Multimode |
| Fiber Options | OM2 / OM3 |
| Maximum Reach | 82m (OM2) / 300m (OM3) |
| Transmitter | VCSEL Array |
| Receiver | PIN Array |
| Modulation | NRZ |
| CDR | No |
| Inbuilt FEC | No |
| Power Consumption | ≤1.4W |
| Power Supply | 3.3V |
| DDM/DOM | Supported |
| Packaging | COB |
| Cable Jacket | LSZH |
| Cable Construction | Armored |
| Minimum Bending Radius | 60mm |
| QSFP+ Interface | 38-contact edge connector |
| Compatibility | Generic |
| Product Class | Commercial |
| Standard | SFF-8436 |
| Protocols | IEEE 802.3ba, SFF-8436 |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +70°C |
Features
- QSFP+ to QSFP+ active optical connection
- Four-channel full-duplex architecture
- Up to 14.0625Gbps per channel
- Up to 56Gbps aggregate data rate
- 850nm VCSEL transmitters and PIN receivers
- Multimode fiber transmission
- Up to 82m reach over OM2 fiber
- Up to 300m reach over OM3 fiber
- Armored construction for enhanced mechanical protection
- LSZH outer jacket
- Low power consumption
- Minimum bending radius of 60mm
- Commercial-grade design
Applications
- Data center interconnects
- Server-to-switch connections
- Switch-to-switch links
- High-performance computing (HPC)
- InfiniBand networks
- High-bandwidth rack-to-rack connections
- Short- and medium-distance network interconnects
Q&A
What data rate does this 56G QSFP+ AOC support?
The AOC provides four optical channels operating at up to 14.0625Gbps per lane, delivering an aggregate bandwidth of up to 56Gbps.
What transmission distances are supported?
The cable supports up to 82m over OM2 multimode fiber and up to 300m over OM3 multimode fiber, depending on the application and link conditions.
What optical components are used in the AOC?
The cable integrates 850nm VCSEL transmitters and PIN photodetectors to provide parallel optical transmission and reception across the four channels.
What is the advantage of the armored construction?
The armored design provides additional mechanical protection against crushing, abrasion, and installation-related stress, making the cable suitable for environments where enhanced cable protection is required.
Is the cable suitable for InfiniBand applications?
Yes. The four-channel QSFP+ architecture and high-speed optical transmission make the AOC suitable for compatible InfiniBand and other high-performance networking applications.
Quality Qulifications and Compliance
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Please Note: Our products comply with all internationally recognized and industry-standard specifications. For customized or special requirement products, we carry out testing and standards in accordance with the conformity criteria specified in the contract.
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