BlueOptics 00YL655-BO InfiniBand/fibre optic cable 5 m QSFP

The BlueOptics 00YL655-BO InfiniBand/fibre optic cable 5 m QSFP is a 5-metre active optical cable (AOC) with QSFP connectors on both ends designed for 40G high-speed links in data centre and enterprise network environments. The cable integrates transmitters and receivers on each connector and uses multimode fibre to support short-reach, low-latency connections between switches, routers and servers. The male-to-male QSFP configuration follows MSA-compliant QSFP AOC specifications and is suitable for systems that accept QSFP to QSFP active optical links.

Advantages

The BlueOptics 5 m QSFP AOC provides 40GBASE-SR4-compatible optical transmission over multimode fibre, eliminating the need for separate transceivers and patch cords. Its active optical design reduces electromagnetic interference and offers simultaneous transmit/receive capability through QSFP interfaces. Components meet MSA electrical and mechanical definitions to maintain interoperability with major networking hardware that supports QSFP AOCs.

Suitable for

• Short-reach 40 Gbps connections in data centres
• Interconnects between QSFP-enabled switches and routers
• Server-to-switch high-bandwidth links
• High-performance storage networking and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)

Key specifications

• Length: 5 metres
• Connector type: QSFP to QSFP (male/male)
• Data rate: up to 40 Gbps (40GBASE-SR4 applications)
• Optical medium: multimode fibre with integrated optical transceivers
• Compliance: QSFP AOC MSA electrical/mechanical compatibility
• Monitoring: supports digital diagnostics interface (DDM/DOM) when host hardware provides support

How to use

Connect each QSFP end of the 5 m active optical cable into the QSFP ports of the devices to be linked, ensuring the host hardware supports QSFP AOC modules and the required 40G profile. No separate transceivers or patching is necessary; the AOC is plug-and-play in systems that accept active QSFP assemblies. If digital diagnostics are needed, verify that the connected hardware exposes DDM/DOM parameters to monitor supply voltage, laser bias current, transmit/receive power and temperature.

Recommendations

Install the cable in a protected routing path free from sharp bends; observe the manufacturer’s minimum bend radius for multimode AOCs. Confirm host compatibility with QSFP AOC modules and enable DDM/DOM support in management interfaces if monitoring is required. For critical links, consider testing a sample in your environment to validate performance before wide deployment.