BlueOptics 470-AAZN-BO InfiniBand Fibre Optic Cable 50m QSFP Aqua

The BlueOptics 470-AAZN-BO InfiniBand Fibre Optic Cable 50m QSFP Aqua is a 50-metre active optical cable (AOC) with QSFP-to-QSFP connectors designed for high-speed short-range connections. It supports 40G data rates over multimode fibre and is intended for use in data centers and network environments where reliable, low-latency links are required between switches, servers and storage systems. The cable uses an aqua-coloured multimode fibre jacket and a male-to-male QSFP interface for direct device-to-device connectivity.

Advantages

This BlueOptics AOC implements QSFP connectivity and an active transmitter and receiver at each end to enable optical signal transmission over 50 metres without external transceivers. It follows MSA-compatible QSFP standards to ensure interoperability with hardware that supports QSFP 40G AOCs. Built and tested for compatibility and functionality, the cable provides electromagnetic interference immunity inherent to fibre-optic links and includes digital diagnostics monitoring support where the host hardware exposes that functionality.

Suitable for

• Interconnecting QSFP-enabled switches within server racks and across adjacent racks
• Connecting servers to top-of-rack switches for high-throughput workloads
• Linking storage systems and SAN components that support 40G QSFP AOCs
• Short-range high-speed InfiniBand or Ethernet links in data centres

Key specifications

• Cable type: Active Optical Cable (AOC) with QSFP to QSFP connectors
• Length: 50 metres
• Data rate support: up to 40 Gbit/s (40GBASE-SR4 / QSFP 40G applications)
• Fibre type: multimode (aqua jacket)
• Connector gender: male-to-male QSFP
• Digital diagnostics: DDM/DOM support when host hardware provides access

How to use

Install the BlueOptics 50m QSFP AOC by inserting each QSFP connector into compatible QSFP ports on your network devices until they click into place. Ensure both ends are seated fully according to the device vendor's insertion procedure and that the host devices are configured to accept third-party AOCs if required. Verify link status and, if supported by the hardware, read out digital diagnostics parameters such as supply voltage, optical transmit/receive power and temperature to confirm proper operation.

Recommendations

Route the cable to avoid sharp bends and mechanical stress; maintain the manufacturer’s minimum bend radius for multimode AOCs. Use the cable within data-centre short-reach environments and confirm compatibility with the target devices' QSFP 40G AOC support. When accessing diagnostic information, ensure the host firmware or software exposes DDM/DOM data for monitoring.