AOC Cable BlueOptics AOC-Q28-100G-30M-BO QSFP28 30m Male/Male

The BlueOptics AOC-Q28-100G-30M-BO is a 30-metre active optical cable with QSFP28 male connectors at both ends, designed for short-reach 100G data transmission over multimode fiber. It supports 100GBASE-SR4 signalling and integrates optical transmitters and receivers in the cable ends to deliver stable, low-latency links for data center and enterprise networking environments. The cable follows MSA-compatible QSFP28 form factor standards and is suitable for direct interconnects between switches, routers and servers where high aggregate bandwidth is required.

Advantages

This active optical cable offers 100 Gbps aggregate throughput with low insertion loss and improved signal integrity compared with long copper assemblies, while keeping power consumption and heat low thanks to integrated optics. The QSFP28 to QSFP28 connection conforms to common MSA mechanical and electrical specifications, enabling broad interoperability with equipment that supports QSFP28 AOC modules. At 30 metres, the cable provides a convenient fixed-length optical link that reduces the need for additional transceivers and patching hardware in short-reach data center topologies.

Suitable for

• Top-of-rack and end-of-row switch-to-switch interconnects in data centers
• High-performance server-to-switch connections requiring 100G bandwidth
• Aggregation and spine-leaf fabric links within enterprise networks

Key specifications

• Connector type: QSFP28 male to QSFP28 male
• Data rate: 100 Gbps aggregate (supports 100GBASE-SR4)
• Length: 30 metres
• Medium: multimode fiber with active optical transceivers integrated in cable ends
• Form factor: QSFP28 MSA-compatible
• Typical use: short-reach data center connections

How to use

Insert each QSFP28 connector into the corresponding QSFP28 port on switches, routers or servers until the latch engages. Ensure that attached equipment supports QSFP28 AOC modules and 100GBASE-SR4 signalling. Route the cable to avoid sharp bends and excessive tension, maintaining the manufacturer’s minimum bend radius for multimode fiber. Power on the connected devices and verify link status through device LEDs or management interfaces; the integrated optics should enumerate as a direct attach AOC and establish the link without separate transceivers.

Recommendations

For reliable long-term operation, avoid kinking and tightly bound bundles; maintain separation from power cables and sources of electromagnetic interference. Verify compatibility with your hardware vendor’s supported AOC modules before deployment and consider testing a sample in your environment to confirm link stability and performance.