BlueOptics 100G-QSFP-QSFP-AOC-5001-BO InfiniBand fibre optic cable 50 m QSFP28 Male/Male

The BlueOptics 100G-QSFP-QSFP-AOC-5001-BO is a 50 m Active Optical Cable (AOC) with QSFP28 connectors on both ends, designed for short-range InfiniBand and 100G Ethernet links in data center and networking environments. The cable integrates optical transmitters and receivers and uses multimode fiber to deliver up to 100 Gbit/s over 50 meters, supporting protocols such as Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet. The AOC is built to MSA QSFP28 specifications to ensure mechanical and electrical interoperability with compatible QSFP28 ports.

Advantages

This AOC provides a pre-assembled fibre connection that eliminates patching and the need for separate transceivers and patch cords, reducing insertion points and potential signal loss. It includes integrated digital diagnostic monitoring (DDM/DOM) to report supply voltage, laser bias current, transmit output power, receive input power and temperature in real time. Manufactured to MSA standards with high-quality optical and electronic components, the cable is intended for long service life and consistent performance in high-availability installations.

Suitable for

• Short-range 100G links between switches and routers within data centers
• High-speed server-to-switch or switch-to-switch interconnects
• Storage area network (FCoE) connections and SAN aggregation
• Low-latency InfiniBand or high-throughput HPC interconnects

Key specifications

• Length: 50 meters
• Connector type: QSFP28 male to QSFP28 male
• Data rate: up to 100 Gbit/s
• Cable type: Active Optical Cable (multimode fiber with integrated transceivers)
• Compliance: QSFP28 AOC MSA electrical and mechanical interoperability
• Monitoring: Digital Diagnostic Monitoring (DDM/DOM) per SFF-8472
• Typical use environment: data center short-range links

How to use

Install the BlueOptics AOC by plugging the QSFP28 connectors into compatible QSFP28 ports on the devices to be linked, following the host equipment’s hot-plug guidelines. Ensure both devices support QSFP28 AOC modules and, if required, enable or verify DDM/DOM support in the host system to access diagnostic data. Route the cable to avoid sharp bends and mechanical strain, and secure it to prevent movement that could stress connectors.

Recommendations

Verify host compatibility with QSFP28 AOC modules and confirm that the equipment vendor supports third-party AOCs if vendor firmware checks are in place. Maintain minimum bend radius guidelines for the cable, avoid exposure to sources of EMI near connectors when routing, and monitor DDM/DOM parameters regularly to detect any changes in optical performance.