CBO InfiniBand Active Optical Cable QSFP-AOC-10M-UQ-BO, QSFP to QSFP, 10 m

CBO InfiniBand Active Optical Cable QSFP-AOC-10M-UQ-BO, QSFP to QSFP, 10 m is a 10-metre QSFP-to-QSFP active optical cable engineered for high-speed InfiniBand links. The cable integrates electrical-to-optical signal conversion at the connector ends, allowing longer reach and stable data transmission with lower latency compared with equivalent copper assemblies. It is intended for connections between switches, servers and storage systems in data centres and high-performance computing clusters where a 10 m optical link is required.

Advantages

The active optical construction reduces signal loss and electromagnetic interference while maintaining native QSFP form-factor compatibility with QSFP ports. By converting electrical signals to optical within the connectors, the cable supports longer distances and consistent throughput at InfiniBand line rates. Its QSFP-to-QSFP design provides a direct plug-and-play connection without additional transceivers, simplifying rack-to-rack or device-to-device interconnects in constrained layouts.

Suitable for

• Data centre switch-to-switch and switch-to-server links
• High-performance computing (HPC) cluster interconnects
• Server-to-storage and storage-array connections requiring a 10 m reach
• Environments where low latency and immunity to electromagnetic interference are important

Key specifications

• Connector type: QSFP to QSFP optical connectors
• Length: 10 metres
• Cable type: Active optical cable (AOC) with integrated electrical-to-optical conversion
• Supported interface: InfiniBand line rates (QSFP form factor)
• Latency: Low-latency optical link suitable for high-performance networking
• Immunity: Resistant to electromagnetic interference compared with copper alternatives

How to use

Install the cable by aligning and inserting each QSFP connector into the corresponding QSFP port on your devices until the latch engages. Ensure devices are powered and configured for the desired InfiniBand link settings; the active optical cable requires no separate transceiver modules. Verify link status through device management interfaces and monitor performance after installation to confirm expected throughput and latency.

Recommendations

For reliable operation, avoid sharp bends and excessive tension on the cable; maintain the manufacturer’s minimum bend radius. Use appropriate port-compatible QSFP interfaces and confirm firmware or driver support for AOC links on switches and host adapters. In data-centre deployments, route the cable to minimize exposure to physical damage and ensure proper airflow around connected equipment.