BlueOptics InfiniBand fibre optic cable 10 m SFP28 Aqua

The BlueOptics InfiniBand fibre optic cable 10 m SFP28 Aqua is a 10‑metre active optical cable (AOC) with SFP28 male connectors at both ends designed for high‑speed short‑reach links. It implements 25GBASE‑SR4 signaling over multimode fiber and integrates transmitter and receiver modules in each connector to transmit optical signals with low latency and immunity to electromagnetic interference. The pre‑assembled Aqua jacket and factory‑terminated SFP28 plugs simplify installation in data centers, switches, routers and storage systems that support SFP28 AOCs.

Advantages

The cable supports 25 Gbit/s per lane aggregate bandwidth suitable for modern Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet use and is built to MSA SFP28 form‑factor guidelines. As an active optical cable, it avoids copper limitations and EMI issues while providing a lightweight, flexible connection with low insertion loss. Digital diagnostic monitoring (DDM/DOM) functionality is supported to report supply voltage, laser bias, transmit power, receive power and temperature for remote diagnostics. Components originate from established suppliers and the design targets long service life and high mean time between failures.

Suitable for

• Short‑reach high‑speed connections between switches and routers in data centers
• Direct connections to storage systems and servers requiring SFP28 interfaces
• High‑performance computing and InfiniBand environments needing low latency links
• Applications requiring immunity to electromagnetic interference

Key specifications

• Connector type: SFP28 male to SFP28 male
• Length: 10 metres (fixed AOC)
• Transmission standard: 25GBASE‑SR4 (short‑reach multimode optical)
• Media: multimode fiber within an Aqua outer jacket
• Data rate: up to 25 Gbit/s per lane aggregate as supported by SFP28/AOC
• Digital diagnostic monitoring (DDM/DOM) compliant with SFF‑8472
• Designed for low insertion loss and immunity to EMI

How to use

Install the BlueOptics 10 m SFP28 AOC by inserting each SFP28 connector into the corresponding SFP28 slot on network switches, routers or storage modules. Confirm that the host hardware supports SFP28 AOCs and, if needed, enable or verify DDM/DOM support in management software to access diagnostic parameters. Avoid bending the cable beyond the manufacturer’s recommended radius, and ensure connectors are seated firmly to achieve reliable optical links. No field termination or polishing is required since the cable is factory terminated.

Recommendations

Use the cable for short‑range 25G interconnects inside racks and between adjacent racks; keep the cable path clear of sharp edges, maintain minimum bend radius, and verify DDM readings during commissioning to confirm link performance.