AOC Active Optical Cable CBO BlueOptics QSFP28 BO282803L10M 100G 10 m

The AOC Active Optical Cable CBO BlueOptics QSFP28 BO282803L10M 100G 10 m is a factory-terminated optical link engineered for short-reach 100G interconnects. Built for QSFP28 ports, this 10-metre active optical cable provides high-bandwidth linear throughput with low latency and immunity to electromagnetic interference, making it suitable for dense rack, switch-to-switch, and top-of-rack connections in data centres and high-performance computing environments.

Advantages

This BlueOptics QSFP28 AOC offers plug-and-play installation with no field termination required, ensuring consistent optical performance and repeatable signal quality. The active optical design reduces power consumption compared with equivalent electrical copper assemblies over similar distances and eliminates crosstalk and EMI concerns common in copper cabling. Factory testing ensures compliance with QSFP28 interface specifications and reliable 100G transmission across the full 10 m length.

Suitable for

• Data centre switch-to-switch links
• Top-of-rack (ToR) and spine-leaf architectures
• High-performance computing clusters and server interconnects
• Short-reach 100G uplinks and aggregation ports

Key specifications

• Connector type: QSFP28 to QSFP28 optical assembly
• Data rate: 100 Gbps aggregate
• Length: 10 metres
• Media: multimode/mode-optimized active optical cable
• Latency: low, suitable for high-performance switching environments
• EMI immunity: immune to electromagnetic interference compared with copper alternatives
• Installation: factory-terminated, plug-and-play

How to use

Insert each QSFP28 connector into the corresponding QSFP28 port on network switches, NICs, or optical transceivers, ensuring the latch engages and the cable routing avoids sharp bends. No field assembly or splicing is required. Confirm link status via device LEDs or management interfaces and verify 100G link negotiation on both ends. For best performance, follow equipment vendor guidance on supported AOC modules and firmware compatibility.

Recommendations

Route the cable within rack cable management trays, maintain a bend radius above the manufacturer’s minimum, and avoid tight tie wraps. Use this 10 m QSFP28 AOC for short-reach 100G connections within the same room or between adjacent racks; for longer distances, consult multimode/single-mode optics alternatives. Check compatibility lists of your switch or server vendor before deployment to ensure full feature support.