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56G QSFP+ Active Optical Cable (AOC), 3ft–100m
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Product Highlights:
- 56Gbps-class QSFP+ optical connectivity
- Up to 14.025Gbps per channel
- Up to 100m transmission distance
- 3ft–100m length options
- Integrated optical transceivers
- Plug-and-play factory-terminated design
- Low power and low latency
- Strong EMI resistance
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Description
The 56G QSFP+ Active Optical Cable (AOC) is a high-speed optical interconnect designed for 56Gbps-class networking over distances beyond the practical range of passive copper cables. With integrated QSFP+ connectors at both ends, it combines optical transceivers and fiber cabling into a single factory-terminated assembly for simple plug-and-play deployment. Supporting multi-rate operation up to 14.025Gbps per channel and transmission distances of up to 100m, the AOC provides low power consumption, low latency, and strong immunity to electromagnetic interference. It is suitable for data centers, high-performance computing, InfiniBand, Fibre Channel, and other high-bandwidth networking environments requiring reliable extended-reach connectivity.
Specification
| Connector Configuration | QSFP+ to QSFP+ |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Data Rate | Up to 56Gbps |
| Data Rate per Channel | Up to 14.025Gbps |
| Transmission Distance | Up to 100m |
| Supported Applications | Ethernet, InfiniBand, Fibre Channel |
| Interface Standard | QSFP+ Electrical MSA SFF-8436 |
| Optical Transmission | Active Optical |
| Power Supply | #ERROR! |
| Power Consumption | Low Power |
| Signal Characteristics | Low Latency, High Signal Integrity |
| EMI Performance | High EMI Immunity |
| Cable Construction | Lightweight and Flexible |
| Hot Swappable | Supported |
| Available Lengths | 3ft, 10ft, 30ft and Custom |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +70°C |
| Product Grade | Commercial |
| RoHS | Compliant |
Features
- QSFP+ to QSFP+ active optical connection
- 56Gbps-class aggregate data rate
- Multi-rate operation up to 14.025Gbps per channel
- Transmission distance up to 100m
- Available in 3ft–100m lengths
- Integrated optical transceivers and fiber cable
- Factory-terminated plug-and-play design
- Low power consumption
- Low-latency optical transmission
- High resistance to electromagnetic interference
- No separate transceivers or fiber patch cables required
Applications
- 56G Ethernet networks
- InfiniBand connectivity
- Fibre Channel networks
- Data center interconnects
- Server-to-switch connections
- Switch-to-switch links
- High-performance computing (HPC)
- Extended-reach rack and data center connections
Q&A
What is the maximum transmission distance?
The 56G QSFP+ AOC supports transmission distances of up to 100m, making it suitable for longer short-range connections where passive copper DAC cables may not provide sufficient reach.
What data rates does the AOC support?
The cable supports multi-rate operation up to 14.025Gbps per channel, providing 56Gbps-class aggregate connectivity across the QSFP+ interface.
Why choose an AOC instead of a passive DAC?
An AOC provides longer reach with lower weight and strong EMI immunity while maintaining a simple plug-and-play design. It is particularly useful when copper DACs cannot meet the required distance or signal integrity requirements.
Does the AOC require separate optical transceivers?
No. The optical transceiver components are integrated into the QSFP+ connectors, so the cable can be installed directly between compatible ports without separate transceivers or fiber patch cables.
What applications is this AOC designed for?
It is suitable for 56G Ethernet, InfiniBand, Fibre Channel, data center interconnects, and high-performance computing applications requiring reliable high-bandwidth connectivity.
Quality Qulifications and Compliance
To get the detailed certification, please go to the Compliance.
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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