BlueOptics InfiniBand fibre optic cable 3 m QSFP Aqua colour

The BlueOptics InfiniBand fibre optic cable 3 m QSFP Aqua colour is a 3-metre active optical cable (AOC) with QSFP connectors on both ends, designed for high-speed InfiniBand and 40GBASE-SR4 applications in data centre and networking environments. The cable integrates optical transmitter and receiver modules on each end and uses multimode fibre to transmit up to 40 Gbit/s over a 3 m link while maintaining signal integrity and low attenuation. The aqua-coloured jacket provides visual identification for multimode/40G links and simplifies rack and cable management.

Advantages

This BlueOptics 3 m QSFP AOC is manufactured to industry MSA standards and is compatible with hardware that supports QSFP 40GBASE-SR4 and InfiniBand QSFP connections. Built-in optical transceivers eliminate the need for separate SFP/QSFP transceiver modules and pre-assembled fibre reduces the need for field termination or patching. The cable supports digital diagnostics/DOM functions for monitoring key operating parameters remotely where supported by the host hardware. Using multimode fibre and validated components ensures stable optical performance and a long operational lifetime under normal use.

Suitable for

• High-speed server-to-switch or switch-to-switch connections in data centres
• InfiniBand interconnects for HPC clusters and storage systems
• 40GBASE-SR4 links for networking equipment that supports QSFP AOCs
• Short-reach multimode fibre connections inside racks and between adjacent racks

Key specifications

• Cable type: Active Optical Cable (AOC) with integrated transceivers
• Length: 3 metres
• Connector type: QSFP to QSFP
• Supported data rates: up to 40 Gbit/s (40G applications)
• Fibre: multimode optical fibre construction suitable for SR4 applications
• Jacket colour: aqua (typical for multimode 40G links)
• Digital diagnostics: supports DDM/DOM monitoring where host hardware provides support

How to use

Install the BlueOptics 3 m QSFP AOC by inserting each QSFP connector into the corresponding QSFP port on your switches, routers, storage systems or host adapters. Ensure devices are powered down or ports are in a safe state if required by your hardware vendor before insertion or removal. Verify that the host hardware supports QSFP AOC modules and, if you plan to use monitoring features, confirm DDM/DOM support in the equipment. After connection, validate link status and negotiated data rate through the host device management interface or LEDs.

Recommendations

Handle the cable by the connector housings and avoid tight bends or kinks in the fibre section; maintain minimum bend radius as specified by multimode fibre best practices. Use aqua-coloured identification and port labelling to keep fibre runs organized. For remote diagnostics, enable DOM/DDM only if supported by your systems to monitor power, temperature and signal parameters. For critical installations, test the AOC in a representative port and firmware environment before wide deployment.