AOC Cable BlueOptics AOC-Q28-100G-3M-BO 3m QSFP28 Male/Male

The AOC Cable BlueOptics AOC-Q28-100G-3M-BO is a 3-meter active optical cable with QSFP28 male connectors on both ends, designed for 100G high-speed data transmission over multimode fiber. It adheres to MSA-compatible QSFP28 form-factor interfaces and supports short-reach 100GBASE-SR4 signalling. The cable integrates transmitter and receiver modules in each connector to facilitate reliable optical link performance in data center and high-performance computing environments.

Advantages

This active optical cable provides low-latency, high-bandwidth connectivity for server, switch and storage interconnects. The QSFP28-to-QSFP28 configuration simplifies installation by matching standard QSFP28 ports and reduces electrical cabling complexity by using optical transmission. With a 3-meter length it is suited to rack-to-rack and intra-rack links where short-reach 100G connectivity is required.

Suitable for

• Data center switch-to-switch and switch-to-server connections
• High-performance computing clusters and storage arrays
• 100GBASE-SR4 short-reach Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet links

Key specifications

• Connector type: QSFP28 male to QSFP28 male
• Length: 3 meters
• Data rate: 100 Gbit/s (aggregate)
• Transmission medium: multimode fiber with integrated optical transceivers
• Supported protocol: 100GBASE-SR4 and compatible high-speed Ethernet/FCoE/SDH/SONET applications

How to use

Insert each QSFP28 connector into compatible QSFP28 ports on your networking equipment until the latch engages. Ensure both devices support QSFP28 and the 100GBASE-SR4 short-reach profile. Verify link status and port settings on the connected devices, and allow the transceivers to negotiate speed and framing automatically according to the equipment firmware.

Recommendations

Use this cable for short-reach 100G links inside racks or between adjacent racks. Avoid tight bends and ensure a minimum bend radius as specified by your equipment guidelines. Confirm firmware and hardware compatibility with the host devices for optimal interoperability.