AOC CBO SFP+ AOC SFP-AOC-10G-15M 10G Active Optical Cable, 15 m

The AOC CBO SFP+ AOC SFP-AOC-10G-15M 10G Active Optical Cable, 15 m is a pre-terminated optical interconnect designed for short-range, high-bandwidth links in data centers and enterprise networks. This active optical cable provides 10 Gbps throughput in an SFP+ form factor and is intended for direct connections between switches, servers and storage systems across a 15-metre single-link span. The cable reduces electromagnetic interference and signal attenuation typical of copper cabling and supports low-latency transmission for latency-sensitive applications.

Advantages

The active optical design offers lower weight and smaller bend radius compared with equivalent copper assemblies, while preserving 10G performance. Plug-and-play SFP+ compatibility simplifies installation and replacement without additional transceivers, and the optical medium minimizes EMI and crosstalk in dense rack environments. The fixed-length 15 m assembly eliminates field termination and ensures consistent optical performance across deployments.

Suitable for

• Top-of-rack and end-of-row switch interconnects
• Server-to-switch and storage-to-switch links within a single data hall
• High-density cabling runs where reduced weight and EMI are required
• Low-latency applications such as virtualization, clustering and real-time data processing

Key specifications

• Data rate: 10 Gbps full duplex
• Connector type: SFP+ plug-and-play optical interfaces on both ends
• Link length: 15 metres optical cable
• Transmission medium: multimode active optical fiber
• Latency: optimized for low-latency switching and server interconnects
• Electromagnetic characteristics: negligible EMI compared with copper cabling
• Form factor: SFP+ compatible, hot-swappable

How to use

Insert each SFP+ module end into the SFP+ port of the corresponding switch, server or storage device until it clicks into place. No external power or separate transceivers are required beyond the host SFP+ ports; the active components are integrated in the cable ends. Verify link status on connected devices and confirm negotiated speed of 10 Gbps. Handle the cable by the connector housings and avoid tight bends close to the connectors to maintain optical performance.

Recommendations

For reliable operation, install the cable in rack pathways with bend radii above the manufacturer’s minimum, avoid exposure to sharp edges and maintain proper strain relief at both ends. Use the AOC for intra-rack or short data-hall links where 15 m length is sufficient, and check device compatibility with SFP+ optics to ensure link establishment. Where EMI immunity and lower weight are priorities, prefer active optical cabling over copper alternatives.