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40G QSFP+ to SFP+ Active Optical Cable, 10M
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Product Highlights:
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Connects a single 40G QSFP+ port to four 10G SFP+ ports
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Active optical design for long-distance, low-latency performance
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10-meter length for flexible deployment
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High-speed data transmission with low power consumption
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Description
The 40G QSFP+ to 4 10G SFP+ Active Optical Cable, 10M is designed to provide reliable, high-speed interconnection between 40G QSFP+ uplinks and multiple 10G SFP+ downstream devices. This active optical cable (AOC) converts electrical signals to optical signals, enabling longer reach and lower latency compared to copper DACs.
Its QSFP+ connector (SFF-8436) interfaces with a 40G switch or server port, while four SFP+ connectors (SFF-8431) deliver 10G connections to switches, servers, or storage devices. The 10-meter length provides flexible routing across racks, making it suitable for data center top-of-rack, aggregation, and core interconnects.
The cable supports 40GbE and 10GbE Ethernet, InfiniBand SDR/DDR, and Fiber Channel protocols, offering high-performance connectivity for storage, networking, and HPC applications.
Specification
| Connector A | QSFP+ (SFF-8436) |
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| Connector B | 4 x SFP+ (SFF-8431) |
| Cable Type | Active Optical Cable (AOC) |
| Length | 10 meters |
| Data Rate | 40Gb/s (QSFP+) and 10Gb/s per SFP+ |
| Applications | Data center, HPC, LAN/WAN, SAN, switch-to-switch/server |
| Standards | SFF-8436, SFF-8431, IEEE 802.3ba, RoHS, CE |
Features
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1x QSFP+ to 4x SFP+ active optical cable
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10-meter length for flexible rack-to-rack deployment
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Supports 40Gb/s on QSFP+ and 10Gb/s per SFP+ channel
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Active optical design reduces signal degradation over longer distances
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Low power consumption and hot-swappable connectors
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Compatible with major switch and server brands
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Suitable for Ethernet, Fiber Channel, and InfiniBand applications
Applications
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Data center rack-to-rack and shelf-to-shelf interconnects
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High-performance computing (HPC) networks
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Enterprise network aggregation and core layers
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Storage area networks (SANs)
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Switch-to-server and switch-to-switch high-speed connections
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Can this cable be used for switch-to-server connections?
Yes, it connects 40G QSFP+ uplinks to multiple 10G SFP+ ports.
Q2: What is the maximum supported distance?
This 10-meter active optical cable supports longer distances than copper DACs, ideal for intra-rack or adjacent-rack connections.
Q3: Is it compatible with all switch brands?
Yes, it is compatible with major OEMs including Cisco, Arista, Juniper, Dell, HPE, Mellanox/NVIDIA.
Q4: Can I order longer lengths?
Yes, lengths from 1m up to 30m are available via OEM/ODM services.
Q5: Does it support high-speed protocols besides Ethernet?
Yes, it supports 40GbE, 10GbE, InfiniBand SDR/DDR, and Fiber Channel protocols.
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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