BlueOptics AFBR-7QER15Z-BO InfiniBand Fibre Optic Cable 15 m QSFP

The BlueOptics AFBR-7QER15Z-BO InfiniBand Fibre Optic Cable 15 m QSFP is a 15-metre active optical cable (AOC) with QSFP-to-QSFP male connectors designed for high-speed short-range links. It is compatible with the 40GBASE-SR4 standard and integrates transmitter and receiver modules on each end to transmit optical signals over multimode fiber. The cable supports data rates up to 40 Gbit/s and follows MSA-compliant QSFP pinout and form factor to ensure interoperability with equipment that supports the corresponding Avago-compatible module.

Advantages

The cable provides a single-cable solution for 40 Gbit/s links with integrated optical transceivers, reducing the need for separate transceiver modules and fibre patching. Its QSFP form factor and MSA compatibility enable plug-and-play installation in compatible switches, routers and storage systems. The multimode AOC construction lowers signal loss over the 15 m distance and ensures a consistent optical interface for Ethernet, Fibre Channel over Ethernet and other supported protocols.

Suitable for

• High-speed server-to-switch and switch-to-switch interconnects in data centers
• Storage area network (SAN) links requiring 40 Gbit/s throughput
• Short-range fibre backbones and aggregation layers up to 15 m
• Network equipment that lists compatibility with Avago/AFBR-7QER series QSFP AOCs

Key specifications

• Length: 15 metres
• Connector type: QSFP male to QSFP male
• Supported data rate: up to 40 Gbit/s
• Transmission medium: multimode fibre with integrated active optical transceivers
• Protocol support: Ethernet, Fibre Channel over Ethernet, SDH/SONET (as supported by host devices)
• Form factor: QSFP, MSA-compliant

How to use

Insert the QSFP connectors into QSFP ports of compatible networking devices until they latch. Verify that devices support Avago AFBR-7QER-compatible AOCs or the 40GBASE-SR4 QSFP pinout. No additional transceivers or patch cords are required; the cable contains integrated transmitter and receiver modules. After insertion, check link status and transceiver diagnostics on connected equipment to confirm established links and correct operation.

Recommendations

Handle the cable by the connector housings and avoid tight bends or tension along the cable length. Use in environments and equipment that officially support Avago AFBR-7QER-compatible 40G QSFP AOCs, and verify firmware and hardware compatibility if equipment lists specific vendor restrictions. For distances beyond 15 m, consider alternative fibre solutions or active cabling rated for longer spans.