40G QSFP+ to SFP+ Active Optical Cable, 10M

Name: 40G QSFP+ to SFP+ Active Optical Cable | FiberMania
SKU: AOC-QSFP+-10G4SFP+-10

P/N: AOC-QSFP+-10G4SFP+-10

Categories:

40G 100G QSFP AOC

Product Highlights:

Connects a single 40G QSFP+ port to four 10G SFP+ ports
Active optical design for long-distance, low-latency performance
10-meter length for flexible deployment
High-speed data transmission with low power consumption

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)
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

1x QSFP+ to 4x SFP+ active optical cable
10-meter length for flexible rack-to-rack deployment
Supports 40Gb/s on QSFP+ and 10Gb/s per SFP+ channel
Active optical design reduces signal degradation over longer distances
Low power consumption and hot-swappable connectors
Compatible with major switch and server brands
Suitable for Ethernet, Fiber Channel, and InfiniBand applications

Applications

Data center rack-to-rack and shelf-to-shelf interconnects
High-performance computing (HPC) networks
Enterprise network aggregation and core layers
Storage area networks (SANs)
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.

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

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.