AOC CBO QSFP-100G-AOC-10M 10 m Active Optical Cable for 100G QSFP+ connections

The AOC CBO QSFP-100G-AOC-10M is a 10 m Active Optical Cable designed for 100G QSFP+ connections. It provides a factory-terminated, plug-and-play fiber link between compatible QSFP+ ports on switches, servers and optical transceivers, enabling high-bandwidth short-reach interconnects in data centers and network aggregation points. The optical design reduces susceptibility to electromagnetic interference and removes the need for complex electrical retiming, while offering low latency and simplified cable management for dense rack environments.

Advantages

This 10 m Active Optical Cable supports 100G data rates over QSFP+ interfaces while maintaining low insertion loss and consistent signal integrity across short-reach links. The AOC format eliminates manual fiber termination and transceiver compatibility issues by providing an integrated solution with a small form factor, lightweight construction and improved thermal behavior compared with long copper runs. The cable is plug-and-play, requires no external power or configuration, and helps reduce rack clutter and airflow disruption.

Suitable for

• High-density data center top-of-rack and end-of-row connections
• Inter-switch links and spine-leaf network architectures
• Server-to-switch uplinks in consolidated compute environments
• Short-reach optical interconnects where electromagnetic immunity is needed

Key specifications

• Connector type: QSFP+ to QSFP+ compatible optical interfaces
• Data rate: 100 Gbit/s aggregate
• Length: 10 metres
• Cable type: Active Optical Cable (AOC)
• Latency: low, suitable for high-performance switching environments
• Immunity: resistant to electromagnetic interference due to optical transmission
• Installation: direct-attach, factory-terminated

How to use

Install the AOC by inserting each QSFP+ connector into the corresponding QSFP+ port on your network devices until the latch engages. Confirm that device firmware and port settings support 100G QSFP+ AOC connections and that link LEDs or management interfaces report an active link. No additional configuration or external transceivers are required. For removal, disengage the latch and gently withdraw the connector, avoiding sharp bends or tension on the optical cable.

Recommendations

Route the cable to avoid tight bends; maintain the manufacturer’s minimum bend radius. Use the 10 m length for short-reach connections within racks or between adjacent racks; avoid unnecessary coiling that could affect thermal dissipation. Verify compatibility with QSFP+ ports and platform firmware before deployment and handle connectors by their housings to keep optical interfaces clean. Regularly inspect connectors and clean with appropriate fiber-cleaning tools if link performance degrades.