200G QSFP56 Active Optical Cable (AOC), Armored
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Product Highlights:
- 200G QSFP56 to QSFP56 connectivity
- Up to 212.5Gbps aggregate bandwidth
- 53.125Gbps per lane
- 850nm VCSEL/PIN optical technology
- Up to 70m over OM3
- Armored LSZH construction
- Integrated low-power optical design
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Description
The 200G QSFP56 Active Optical Cable (AOC) is a high-speed optical interconnect designed for 200G Ethernet and other high-bandwidth data center applications. Featuring QSFP56 connectors on both ends, it integrates four full-duplex optical channels using 850nm VCSEL array transmitters and PIN photodetector arrays, supporting an aggregate data rate of up to 212.5Gbps, or approximately 53.125Gbps per lane. The cable supports transmission distances of up to 70m over OM3 multimode fiber and combines integrated signal processing with a low-power optical architecture and armored LSZH construction. By integrating the optical interfaces and fiber assembly into a single cable, it provides a practical alternative to separate transceiver and patch-cable configurations for high-density short-range network connections.
Specification
| Form Factor | QSFP56 to QSFP56 |
|---|---|
| Connector | QSFP56 |
| Electrical Interface | 38-contact edge connector |
| Application | 200G Ethernet |
| Aggregate Data Rate | Up to 212.5Gbps |
| Data Rate per Channel | Up to 53.125Gbps |
| Optical Channels | 4 |
| Transmission | Full-Duplex |
| Wavelength | 850nm |
| Fiber Type | Multimode Fiber |
| Fiber Grade | OM3 |
| Maximum Reach | 70m |
| Transmitter | VCSEL Array |
| Receiver | PIN Photodetector Array |
| Modulation | PAM4 |
| DSP / CDR | DSP or CDR |
| DDM/DOM | Supported |
| Inbuilt FEC | No |
| Power Consumption | ≤5.5W |
| Power Supply | 3.3V |
| Packaging | COB |
Features
- 200G QSFP56 to QSFP56 connectivity
- Four full-duplex optical channels
- Up to 212.5Gbps aggregate data rate
- Approximately 53.125Gbps per lane
- 850nm VCSEL array transmitters
- PIN photodetector arrays
- OM3 multimode fiber
- Up to 70m transmission distance
- Integrated signal processing
- Low-power optical architecture
- Armored construction
- LSZH cable jacket
- Integrated optical transceiver and fiber assembly
Applications
- 200G Ethernet
- Data center networks
- High-density data center interconnects
- Switch-to-switch connections
- Switch-to-server connectivity
- High-performance computing
- Server and storage interconnects
- Short-range 200G network connections
FAQ
What is the maximum data rate of this AOC?
The cable supports an aggregate data rate of up to 212.5Gbps across four optical channels, with approximately 53.125Gbps per lane.
What transmission distance does it support?
The AOC supports transmission distances of up to 70 meters over OM3 multimode fiber, making it suitable for short-range data center connectivity.
What optical technology does it use?
The cable uses 850nm VCSEL array transmitters and PIN photodetector arrays across four full-duplex optical channels.
Is the cable suitable for 200G Ethernet?
Yes. The QSFP56 AOC is designed for 200G Ethernet and other high-bandwidth networking applications requiring short-distance optical connectivity.
What is the advantage of the integrated AOC design?
The optical components and fiber assembly are integrated into a single cable, eliminating the need for separate transceiver modules and patch cables while simplifying installation and cable management.
Featured DACs & AOCs Comparison Guide
| SKU | Cable Type | Data Rate | Form Factor A | Form Factor B | Wire Type | Length |
| AOC-100GQSFP28-5 | AOC | 100G | QSFP28 | QSFP28 | OM4 Fiber Cable | 5M |
| AOC-10GSFP-10 | AOC | 10G | SFP+ | SFP+ | OM4 Fiber Cable | 10M |
| AOC-25GSFP28-3 | AOC | 25G | SFP28 | SFP28 | OM4 Fiber Cable | 3M |
| AOC-40GQSFP-10 | AOC | 40G | QSFP+ | QSFP+ | OM3 Fiber Cable | 10M |
| AOC-QSFP-10G4SFP-5 | AOC | 40G | QSFP+ | 4*SFP+ | OM3 Fiber Cable | 5M |
| AOC-QSFP28-4SFP28-3 | AOC | 100G | QSFP28 | 4×SFP28 | OM3 Fiber Cable | 3M |
| DAC-100GQSFP28-25G4SFP28-P5 | DAC | 100G | QSFP28 | 4×SFP28 | 24AWG | 5M |
| DAC-100GQSFP28-P3 | DAC | 100G | QSFP28 | QSFP28 | 26AWG | 3M |
| DAC-10GCX4-P05 | DAC | 10G | CX4 | CX4 | 28AWG | 3M |
| DAC-10GSFP-P10 | DAC | 10G | SFP+ | SFP+ | 24AWG | 10M |
| DAC-400GQSFP-P5 | DAC | 400G | QSFP-DD | QSFP-DD | 30AWG | 5M |
| DAC-40GQSFP-P07 | DAC | 40G | QSFP+ | QSFP+ | 28AWG | 7M |
| DAC-QSFP-10G4SFP-P03 | DAC | 40G | QSFP+ | 4 * SFP+ | 30AWG | 3M |
| DAC-SFP-P05 | DAC | 1.25G | SFP | SFP | 30AWG | 5M |
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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