Active Optical Cable CBO SFP28-AOC-20M 20 m length for SFP28 ports

CBO SFP28-AOC-20M is an active optical cable with a fixed 20 m length designed for devices with SFP28 ports. The cable provides a direct optical connection between compatible network interfaces, removing the need for separate transceivers and fiber patch cords. It supports high-speed links for server-to-switch, switch-to-switch and storage networking environments where a ready-to-use 20 m AOC reduces cabling complexity and avoids electrical-to-optical conversion at each end.

Advantages

The active optical design delivers low-latency, high-bandwidth data transmission with native support for SFP28 port form factor and signal levels. As a fixed-length cable, it simplifies installation and inventory management by eliminating separate modular transceivers and patch cords. The integrated optics and cable assembly reduce susceptibility to electromagnetic interference and heat-related signal degradation compared with long electrical copper links. The 20 m length balances reach and cable management for typical data centre and campus rack deployments.

Suitable for

• High-speed 25 Gb/s server-to-switch connections within racks or across adjacent racks
• Switch-to-switch uplinks in data centre topologies
• Storage area network links requiring low-latency optical connectivity
• Environments where simplified cabling and reduced component count are preferred

Key specifications

• Connector type: SFP28 form-factor plug on both ends designed for SFP28 ports
• Nominal data rate: 25 Gbit/s per lane (SFP28 class optical link)
• Length: fixed 20 metres
• Cable type: active optical cable (integrated transceivers and fiber in one assembly)
• Interference immunity: optical transmission immune to electromagnetic interference
• Typical use: short-reach optical links inside data centres and telecom rooms

How to use

Install the cable by inserting each SFP28 plug into the corresponding SFP28 port on the devices until the connector latches. Ensure both ends are compatible with 25 Gb/s SFP28 ports and that device firmware or port settings allow the use of active optical cables. Route the cable along rack management paths to avoid sharp bends; follow vendor bend-radius guidelines. After physical installation, verify link status and speed through the equipment management interface. No separate optical transceivers or patch cords are required.

Recommendations

Handle the cable by the connector housings when plugging or unplugging and avoid twisting or bending beyond the recommended minimum bend radius. Keep connector endfaces clean and protected before installation. Use the 20 m length for connections within and between adjacent racks or rooms where a fixed-length AOC simplifies setup; consult device compatibility lists if precise interoperability information is required.