400G QSFP-DD to 2×200G QSFP56 Active Optical Cable (AOC), PAM4

Features

• 400G QSFP-DD to 2×200G QSFP56 breakout configuration
• Up to 400Gbps aggregate bandwidth
• Two independent 200G QSFP56 connections
• 8-lane 50Gbps PAM4 architecture
• Multimode fiber transmission
• Integrated optical conversion
• Active signal processing
• Hot-pluggable QSFP-DD and QSFP56 interfaces
• Available in 0.5m to 50m lengths
• Low power consumption
• No separate optical transceivers required
• No intermediate fiber patch cables required

Applications

• 400G to 2×200G Ethernet breakout
• 400GbE network connectivity
• Data center networks
• AI and GPU clusters
• High-performance computing
• High-density Ethernet networks
• Switch-to-switch connectivity
• Switch-to-server interconnects
• 400G network expansion and migration

FAQ

What is the breakout configuration?

The cable connects one 400G QSFP-DD interface to two independent 200G QSFP56 interfaces, allowing a single 400G port to provide connectivity to two 200G network devices.

What signaling architecture does the cable use?

The AOC uses an 8-lane 50Gbps PAM4 electrical architecture to support 400G-class aggregate bandwidth.

What cable lengths are available?

The AOC is available in lengths from 0.5 meters to 50 meters, providing flexibility for different rack and data center layouts.

Are separate optical transceivers required?

No. Optical conversion and active signal processing are integrated into the cable assembly, eliminating the need for separate optical transceiver modules and intermediate fiber patch cables.

What applications is this AOC designed for?

It is suitable for 400GbE breakout applications in data centers, AI and GPU clusters, HPC systems, and high-density Ethernet environments where a 400G port needs to connect with two 200G interfaces.