AOC QSFP56 to QSFP56 5 m cable BlueOptics MFS1S90-H005E-BO Aqua colour

BlueOptics MFS1S90-H005E-BO is a 5 m active optical cable (AOC) with QSFP56 connectors on both ends designed for high-speed InfiniBand and fibre optic links. The cable implements the 200GBASE-SR4 specification, provides plug-and-play QSFP56 to QSFP56 connectivity and is supplied in an aqua colour. The compact, lightweight design (approximately 0.23 kg) is intended for short-reach interconnects inside racks or between adjacent racks in data centres, high-performance computing environments and networking equipment.

Advantages

The cable supports bidirectional optical transmission with separate transmit and receive lanes and complies with Multi-Source Agreement (MSA) mechanical and electrical specifications for QSFP56 interfaces. It includes Digital Diagnostics Monitoring (DDM/DOM) functionality for real-time monitoring of voltage, temperature, laser bias current and optical power when supported by the host equipment. The active optical design minimizes electromagnetic interference and allows high-bandwidth, low-latency connections over multimode fibre within its supported reach.

Suitable for

Key specifications

How to use

Insert each QSFP56 connector into the corresponding QSFP56 port on the host devices until the latch engages. Ensure both devices support QSFP56 200G links and, if required, that the host firmware or drivers permit use of third‑party AOC modules. Use the DDM/DOM features via the host management interface to verify optical power and operating parameters. Route the cable to avoid tight bends or excessive strain; follow equipment vendor guidelines for handling optical cables.

Recommendations

For reliable operation, verify compatibility with the specific switch, router or compute node model before deployment, check that the host supports DDM/DOM if monitoring is required, and maintain a minimum bend radius as specified by the manufacturer to preserve optical performance.