AOC SFP28 BlueOptics BO272703Q7M 7M active optical cable by CBO, 7 m length, SFP28 to SFP28

Active optical cable AOC SFP28 BlueOptics BO272703Q7M by CBO is a factory-terminated, 7 m duplex connection with SFP28 connectors on both ends designed for 25 Gigabit Ethernet links. The cable replaces short multimode fiber assemblies and direct-attach copper at short to mid-range distances while maintaining low latency and reduced electromagnetic interference. It is intended for links between switches, servers or network interface cards where reliable, plug-and-play high-speed connectivity is required in data center and enterprise environments.

Advantages

This 7 m AOC delivers the bandwidth and signal integrity expected from SFP28 interconnects while offering lower weight and improved thermal performance compared with copper direct-attach cables. The active optical design reduces susceptibility to electromagnetic interference and crosstalk, supports longer reach than equivalent copper solutions, and simplifies cable management thanks to its thin, flexible construction. It is a hot-pluggable, factory-tested assembly that requires no additional transceivers or fiber termination on site.

Suitable for

• 25GbE connections between top-of-rack or leaf switches and aggregation switches
• Server-to-switch links in data center racks
• High-performance NIC to switch interconnects
• Short to mid-range fiber replacement where reduced EMI is needed

Key specifications

• Connector type: SFP28 to SFP28 duplex
• Length: 7 meters
• Data rate: supports 25 Gigabit Ethernet
• Medium: active optical cable (single assembly, factory-terminated)
• Latency: low-latency optical transmission suitable for data center use
• EMI performance: reduced electromagnetic interference compared with copper cables
• Form factor: thin, flexible cable jacket for improved cable routing

How to use

Install the AOC by inserting the SFP28 connectors into compatible SFP28 ports on switches, servers or NICs until the latch engages. No external power or separate transceivers are required beyond the host ports. Confirm link status via the host device interfaces and, if needed, verify port speed is set to 25GbE or autonegotiation is enabled. For best results, avoid sharp bends and do not exceed the cable's minimum bend radius; secure routing to prevent strain on connectors.

Recommendations

Use this BlueOptics SFP28 AOC for short to mid-range 25GbE interconnects within racks and between adjacent racks. Keep connectors covered when not in use to prevent contamination, handle the assembly by the connector bodies rather than pulling on the cable, and follow your equipment vendor's compatibility list if firmware-based module validation is enforced.