BlueOptics AFBR-7QER50Z-BO InfiniBand/fibre optic cable 1 m QSFP Orange

The BlueOptics AFBR-7QER50Z-BO InfiniBand/fibre optic cable 1 m QSFP Orange is a short, male-to-male QSFP multimode active optical cable designed for high-speed connectivity in data center and enterprise environments. It provides a QSFP-to-QSFP connection that conforms to common MSA-style QSFP interfaces and is intended for low-latency, high-bandwidth links between switches, routers and compatible server or storage ports.

Advantages

This 1 m cable offers direct QSFP-to-QSFP connectivity with male/male QSFP connectors for straightforward installation and a compact profile suited to dense rack deployments. Being an active optical cable, it integrates transceivers at each end to convert electrical signals to optical and back, enabling high-speed data transfer over multimode fiber while reducing electromagnetic interference and heat compared with equivalent copper options.

Suitable for

• Short-reach interconnects within racks and between adjacent racks
• 40G InfiniBand or Ethernet links requiring QSFP ports
• High-density switch, router and storage connectivity in data centers

Key specifications

• Connector type: QSFP male to QSFP male
• Cable type: active optical cable (AOC), multimode fiber
• Length: 1 m
• Designed for: 40G-class high-speed links (InfiniBand/Ethernet/Fibre Channel over Ethernet)
• Color: orange (for easy identification of multimode/high-speed AOC)

How to use

Install the BlueOptics AFBR-7QER50Z-BO by connecting each QSFP connector to the corresponding QSFP port on network equipment, ensuring the port supports QSFP active optical cables and the intended 40G protocol. Handle the cable by the connector housings when plugging or unplugging; avoid sharp bends and maintain the manufacturer’s recommended minimum bend radius for multimode fiber. No separate transceiver modules are required because the optical transceivers are integrated into the cable ends.

Recommendations

Verify hardware compatibility with QSFP AOC modules on switches, routers or storage devices before deployment and test the link in a controlled environment to confirm speed and protocol negotiation. Use the 1 m length for short-reach connections to minimize excess slack and maintain tidy cable management.