BlueOptics QSFP-100G-A25M-BO InfiniBand fibre optic cable 25 m QSFP28 Orange

The BlueOptics QSFP-100G-A25M-BO InfiniBand fibre optic cable is a 25 m active optical cable (AOC) with QSFP28 male connectors on both ends, designed for high-speed links in data centers and networking environments. Built to support 100GBASE-SR4 transmission over multimode fibre, this Orange-coloured QSFP28 to QSFP28 cable integrates optical transmitters and receivers in the connector housings to provide low-loss, high-bandwidth connections between compatible switches, routers and storage systems.

Advantages

This BlueOptics active optical cable offers a compact QSFP28 form factor and plug-and-play deployment without separate transceivers, reducing rack space and simplifying cable management. It supports up to 100 Gbit/s over a 25 m multimode link and conforms to common MSA electrical and optical interfaces, providing predictable signal integrity and compatibility with systems that accept QSFP-100G-A25M style AOCs. The orange jacket improves visibility and identification in dense cabling environments.

Suitable for

• High-speed server-to-switch and switch-to-switch links in data centers
• Storage area network (SAN) interconnects requiring 100G throughput
• Short-reach InfiniBand or Ethernet fabric connections up to 25 m
• Environments where integrated AOCs reduce transceiver inventory and heat

Key specifications

• Length: 25 metres
• Connector type: QSFP28 male to QSFP28 male
• Data rate: up to 100 Gbit/s (100GBASE-SR4)
• Media: multimode fibre with active optical cable electronics (AOC)
• Colour: orange jacket for easy identification
• Application: short-reach high-bandwidth links in data center and networking equipment

How to use

Install the BlueOptics QSFP-100G-A25M-BO by inserting each QSFP28 connector into compatible QSFP28 ports on networking equipment until the latch engages. Ensure both devices support 100GBASE-SR4 or compatible QSFP AOC operation. Route the cable to avoid tight bends and mechanical stress and maintain recommended bend radius for multimode AOCs. No separate transceivers are required; the integrated optical modules perform the conversion between electrical and optical signals.

Recommendations

Verify compatibility with the host equipment’s supported QSFP AOC list and firmware requirements before deployment. Keep connectors clean and protected when not in use and avoid exposure to excessive heat or sharp bends to preserve performance and lifetime.