AOC CBO SFP28 BlueOptics BO272703Q2M 2 m Active Optical Cable compatible with QLogic

The BlueOptics BO272703Q2M is a 2 m Active Optical Cable (AOC) designed for SFP28 ports and compatible with QLogic devices. This factory-terminated AOC integrates optical transceivers into a single cable assembly, enabling direct 25GbE connections without separate modules. It is intended for short-reach, high-speed links in data center environments where reliable and low-latency connectivity between servers, switches and other network equipment is required.

Advantages

The integrated design removes the need for separate SFP28 transceivers, simplifying installation and inventory management. As an active optical cable, it offers electrical isolation and reduced electromagnetic interference compared with copper solutions, with lower weight and improved thermal behaviour in dense rack deployments. The 2 m length is suitable for common rack and between-rack connections while maintaining low latency and high signal integrity for 25GbE-class links.

Suitable for

• Server-to-switch connections in top-of-rack and middle-of-row configurations
• Switch-to-switch uplinks within the same rack or adjacent racks
• High-speed rack interconnects in data center and enterprise networks

Key specifications

• Interface: SFP28 form factor with integrated optical transceivers
• Data rate: suitable for 25 Gigabit Ethernet links
• Cable type: active optical cable (AOC) with optical fiber core
• Length: 2 meters
• Compatibility: designed to operate with QLogic SFP28-capable ports
• Connector: hot-pluggable SFP28 connectors on both ends
• Operating environment: intended for data center short-reach applications

How to use

Install the BlueOptics AOC by inserting each SFP28 connector into the appropriate SFP28 port on the devices to be connected. Ensure that devices are powered and that port settings (speed and link negotiation) support 25GbE or the target SFP28 link mode. The cable requires no separate transceivers or additional optics; once seated and the link is negotiated, the connection functions as a native SFP28 optical link. Handle the cable by the connector housings and avoid tight bends near the connector to preserve optical performance.

Recommendations

Use this 2 m Active Optical Cable for short-reach connections inside racks or between adjacent racks. Confirm device compatibility with QLogic-supported SFP28 ports and update firmware or drivers if required by the host hardware. Avoid installing the cable near high-stress cable management points and maintain minimum bend radius as specified by the manufacturer to ensure long-term signal reliability.