Active Optical Cable 7m CBO SFP28-AOC-7M for SFP28 ports

This 7-meter Active Optical Cable by BlueOptics, model SFP28-AOC-7M, is a plug-and-play fiber link specifically designed for SFP28 ports. The single-cable assembly integrates optical transceivers and multimode fiber, enabling direct device-to-device connections without separate modules. It provides low-latency, high-bandwidth connectivity suitable for short-reach interconnects in rack and data center environments, delivering stable signal integrity and simplified cabling management.

Advantages

The Active Optical Cable offers high-speed transmission with minimal latency and low power consumption compared with equivalent copper solutions. Its integrated optical design eliminates the need for separate transceivers, reducing installation time and spare-part complexity. Lightweight and flexible, the cable supports dense rack deployments and helps maintain signal quality over the 7 m span, while reducing electromagnetic interference concerns common to copper cabling.

Suitable for

• Server-to-switch and switch-to-switch connections within racks
• High-performance computing clusters and storage area network (SAN) links
• Top-of-rack (ToR) aggregation and leaf-spine fabric connections
• Short-reach data center interconnects where SFP28 ports are available

Key specifications

• Connector type: SFP28 form factor designed for SFP28 ports
• Length: 7 meters
• Data rate: supports 25 Gbps per lane (SFP28-class performance)
• Medium: integrated active optical cable with multimode fiber
• Latency: low propagation delay suitable for latency-sensitive links
• Power consumption: lower than comparable copper direct-attach cables
• Operating environment: suitable for typical data center ambient conditions

How to use

Install the cable by inserting each SFP28 connector firmly into the corresponding SFP28 port on the network devices until the latch engages. No separate transceivers or fiber patching is required. After seating both ends, verify link status through the devices' port LEDs or management interface and confirm negotiated speed. For hot-plug operations, follow your equipment vendor's guidance for safe insertion and removal to avoid port damage.

Recommendations

For optimal performance, route the cable to avoid sharp bends and excessive tension; maintain the manufacturer’s minimum bend radius. Use the 7 m length for intra-rack or adjacent-rack runs to minimize slack and improve airflow. Confirm compatibility with your switches or servers' SFP28 port firmware, and keep spare cables on hand for rapid replacement in maintenance windows.