BlueOptics 100G-QSFP-QSFP-AOC-3001-BO InfiniBand fibre optic cable 30 m QSFP28 Male/Male

The BlueOptics 100G-QSFP-QSFP-AOC-3001-BO is a 30 m active optical cable (AOC) with QSFP28 male-to-male connectors designed for InfiniBand and 100GBASE-SR4 applications. It integrates optical transmitter and receiver modules in the cable ends and uses multimode fiber to support high-speed data transmission up to 100 Gbit/s across a 30 meter reach. The cable conforms to QSFP28 MSA mechanical and electrical specifications and provides a pre-assembled fiber connection that reduces the need for patching and manual fiber terminations.

Advantages

The BlueOptics AOC provides a factory-tested plug-and-play link that minimizes installation time and reduces potential signal loss from field-terminated fiber. Integrated digital diagnostics (DDM/DOM) enable remote monitoring of supply voltage, laser bias current, transmit power, receive power and temperature for simplified maintenance and troubleshooting. Built to MSA standards, the cable is compatible with equipment that supports QSFP28 AOC modules and supports common protocols such as Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet at line rates up to 100G. The pre-assembled design and multimode transmission make the cable immune to electromagnetic interference and suitable for dense data-center environments.

Suitable for

• High-bandwidth connections between switches and servers in data centers
• Aggregation and spine-leaf interconnects using QSFP28 ports
• High-performance computing clusters and InfiniBand environments
• Fiber channel and Ethernet 100G links within the 30 m reach

Key specifications

• Connector type: QSFP28 male to QSFP28 male
• Length: 30 meters
• Data rate: up to 100 Gbit/s
• Signal medium: multimode fiber (active optical cable)
• Supported protocols: 100GBASE-SR4, Ethernet, Fibre Channel over Ethernet
• Monitoring: Digital Diagnostics (DDM/DOM) per SFF-8472
• Compliance: QSFP28 MSA mechanical/electrical compliance; meets CE and RoHS requirements

How to use

Connect each QSFP28 plug to the corresponding QSFP28 port on networking equipment such as switches, routers or servers that support QSFP28 AOC modules. Ensure ports are powered and configured for the intended protocol and link speed. Verify link status and, if available, access digital diagnostic registers from the host to monitor operational parameters. No field fiber polishing or connector cleaning is required for the pre-assembled AOC; handle the cable by the connectors and avoid sharp bends to prevent stress on the fiber.

Recommendations

Install and route the cable following vendor bend-radius guidelines and keep it away from high-heat sources. Confirm hardware compatibility and software support for third-party AOCs in the target devices. Use the built-in DDM/DOM functions for routine monitoring and troubleshooting; if the host does not expose diagnostics, check device firmware or management interfaces for AOC support.