AOC SFP+ Active Optical Cable CBO SFP-AOC-10G-30M IBM 10G 30m

The AOC SFP+ Active Optical Cable CBO SFP-AOC-10G-30M IBM 10G 30m is a factory-terminated active optical link that delivers 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity over a 30 metre duplex optical cable. Compatible with IBM SFP+ ports and branded by BlueOptics, this AOC integrates transceivers and optical fibre in a single assembly to provide a compact, low-loss connection between switches, servers and storage systems without separate transceivers or patch cords.

Advantages

This active optical cable reduces signal attenuation and electromagnetic interference compared with copper alternatives and eliminates the need for separate SFP+ modules and fibre patch cables. The integrated design simplifies installation and cable management in high-density racks, while maintaining 10 Gigabit link speed over a 30 metre reach. Compatibility with IBM SFP+ ports ensures plug-and-play operation in supported equipment and lowers the number of field terminations and connectors required.

Suitable for

• Short-range 10 GbE connections between top-of-rack switches
• Interconnects between servers and storage arrays within a data centre
• High-density rack environments where space and cable management are important
• Situations requiring lower electromagnetic interference and reduced signal loss compared with copper cables

Key specifications

• Data rate: 10 Gigabit Ethernet
• Connector type: SFP+ interfaces on both ends
• Link length: 30 metres (optical duplex)
• Medium: Active optical cable with integrated transceivers
• Compatibility: Designed for IBM SFP+ ports (vendor-specific compatibility dependent on host firmware)
• Use environment: Data centre and server-room short-range interconnects

How to use

Insert each SFP+ connector into the corresponding SFP+ port on your network devices, ensuring the link tabs engage and the ports accept the module. No separate transceiver or patch cord is required. Once seated, verify link status through the device management interface and monitor for established 10 GbE connectivity. For removal, power down or disable the port if recommended by your equipment vendor, then depress the latch and gently withdraw the connector.

Recommendations

Install the cable in structured cable trays or along rack channels to avoid sharp bends; maintain the manufacturer’s minimum bend radius for optical cables. Confirm host compatibility with IBM SFP+ port requirements and firmware, and verify link negotiation settings in the switch or server. Avoid tensile strain on the cable assembly and route away from potential sources of mechanical damage.