AOC Cable BlueOptics AOC-Q-Q-100G-7M-BO 7m QSFP28 Male/Male

The BlueOptics AOC-Q-Q-100G-7M-BO is a 7-meter active optical cable with QSFP28 male connectors on both ends, engineered for 100 Gbps links in modern network infrastructures. Designed for data center interconnects and high-performance computing racks, the cable delivers high-bandwidth transmission with low latency and electrical isolation typical of optical solutions. Its fixed-length, factory-terminated design removes the need for transceivers and simplifies short-reach, high-speed connections between compatible QSFP28 ports.

Advantages

This active optical cable provides native 100 Gbps throughput with reduced signal loss over a 7 m distance and eliminates the need for separate optical transceivers, lowering system complexity and power consumption. The QSFP28 male-to-male configuration ensures direct compatibility with equipment that accepts QSFP28 connectors. As an optical link, it offers electrical isolation and immunity to electromagnetic interference, contributing to stable performance in dense server and switch environments.

Suitable for

• Data center server-to-switch or switch-to-switch links within a rack or between adjacent racks
• High-performance computing clusters requiring low-latency 100 Gbps connections
• Storage area network (SAN) uplinks and aggregation layers
• Network equipment labs and test environments for 100 Gbps validation

Key specifications

• Connector type: QSFP28 male to QSFP28 male
• Nominal data rate: 100 Gbps
• Cable type: active optical cable (AOC)
• Length: 7 meters
• Low latency design suitable for short-reach high-speed links
• Immunity to electromagnetic interference due to optical transmission

How to use

Install the cable by inserting each QSFP28 connector into the corresponding port on compatible networking equipment until the connector latches. Ensure both devices support QSFP28 AOC connections at 100 Gbps and that ports are powered and configured for the intended link speed. For best results, route the cable to avoid tight bends, excessive tension, or compression; allow service loops as needed for maintenance access. No transceiver modules are required with this factory-terminated active optical cable.

Recommendations

Prior to installation, confirm firmware and port compatibility on the connected devices and verify required link settings in management interfaces. Handle connectors by the housing and avoid touching optical interfaces; keep protective caps on until ready to connect. Maintain bend radius guidelines provided by the equipment vendor to preserve optical performance over time.