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40G QSFP+ Active Optical Cable (AOC), Armored, Industrial-Grade
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Product Highlights:
- 40Gbps-class QSFP+ optical connectivity
- 4 × 10.3Gbps optical lanes
- 850nm VCSEL and PIN array optics
- Up to 82m over OM2 and 300m over OM3
- Armored construction for enhanced protection
- LSZH jacket
- Industrial-grade design
- Suitable for Ethernet and InfiniBand applications
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Description
The 40G QSFP+ Active Optical Cable (AOC) is a four-channel, full-duplex optical interconnect designed for 40 Gigabit Ethernet and compatible InfiniBand FDR/EDR applications. Equipped with QSFP+ connectors at both ends, it supports up to 10.3Gbps per optical lane for 40Gbps-class aggregate bandwidth. The cable integrates 850nm VCSEL array transmitters and PIN array receivers for reliable, low-latency transmission over multimode fiber with low power consumption. Its industrial-grade design combines armored construction and an LSZH jacket for enhanced mechanical protection and deployment flexibility, while supporting up to 82m over OM2 and 300m over OM3 fiber.
Specification
| Connector Configuration | QSFP+ to QSFP+ |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | QSFP+ |
| Aggregate Data Rate | Up to 40Gbps |
| Specified Data Rate | 41.2Gbps |
| Number of Channels | 4 |
| Data Rate per Lane | Approx. 10.3Gbps |
| 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 per end |
| Power Supply | 3.3V |
| DDM/DOM | Supported |
| Packaging | COB |
| Cable Jacket | LSZH |
Features
- QSFP+ to QSFP+ active optical connection
- Four-channel full-duplex architecture
- Up to 10.3Gbps per optical lane
- 40Gbps-class aggregate data rate
- 850nm VCSEL array transmitters
- PIN array 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 and low-latency transmission
- Industrial-grade design
Applications
- 40 Gigabit Ethernet networks
- InfiniBand FDR/EDR connectivity
- Data center interconnects
- Switch-to-switch connections
- Server-to-switch links
- High-performance computing (HPC)
- Industrial networking
- High-density rack interconnects
Q&A
What data rate does this 40G QSFP+ AOC support?
The AOC uses four parallel optical lanes operating at up to 10.3Gbps per lane, providing 40Gbps-class aggregate bandwidth.
What fiber types and transmission distances are supported?
The AOC is designed for multimode fiber transmission and supports distances of up to 82m over OM2 and up to 300m over OM3, depending on the link conditions and application.
What makes this AOC suitable for industrial environments?
Its industrial-grade design combines armored cable construction with an LSZH jacket, providing enhanced mechanical protection and greater deployment flexibility in demanding networking environments.
Can this AOC be used for InfiniBand networks?
Yes. It is designed for compatible InfiniBand FDR/EDR connectivity as well as 40 Gigabit Ethernet applications.
What optical components are integrated into the cable?
The AOC integrates 850nm VCSEL array transmitters and PIN array receivers to provide four-channel parallel optical transmission and reception.
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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