CBO AV1G-BO optical cable for Lenovo AOC SFP28 100G

CBO AV1G-BO optical cable for Lenovo AOC SFP28 100G is an active optical cable (AOC) engineered for short-reach 100 Gigabit Ethernet links using Lenovo SFP28 form-factor ports. The cable offers a direct-attach plug-and-play interface for servers, switches and storage devices that support 100G SFP28 connections, enabling low-latency, high-bandwidth links while reducing copper cabling bulk and heat in dense rack environments.

Advantages

The active optical construction delivers reliable signal integrity at 100G over short distances, with lower weight and improved electromagnetic immunity compared with copper alternatives. As a tailored direct-attach solution for Lenovo SFP28 100G ports, installation is simplified with hot-pluggable connectors and no additional transceivers required. The AOC design reduces cable management complexity in high-density installations and helps maintain consistent performance across data-center interconnects.

Suitable for

• Short-reach 100G server-to-switch connections
• High-density switch-to-switch top-of-rack links
• Direct storage network interconnects requiring low latency
• Environments where reduced cable weight and EMI immunity are beneficial

Key specifications

• Connector type: SFP28 direct-attach AOC compatible with Lenovo SFP28 interfaces
• Data rate: 100 Gigabit Ethernet
• Cable technology: Active optical cable with integrated optics
• Form factor: SFP28 transceiver form factor for direct-attach use
• Typical application: Short-reach links within racks and between adjacent racks

How to use

Install the cable by inserting each SFP28 connector into the corresponding port on supported Lenovo equipment or compatible 100G SFP28 ports. Ensure both ends are fully seated and latched; the device should recognize the AOC as a 100G link without additional configuration. Route the cable to avoid sharp bends and restrict mechanical strain at connectors. For safe removal, disengage any retaining latches before pulling the connector straight out.

Recommendations

Verify compatibility with your host hardware and firmware versions prior to deployment. Maintain bend radius recommendations provided by the manufacturer, avoid tight cable bundling that could increase temperature, and handle connectors by the housing to prevent contamination of optical interfaces.