BlueOptics QSFP-100G-A50M-BO InfiniBand fibre optic cable 50 m QSFP28 Orange

The BlueOptics QSFP-100G-A50M-BO InfiniBand fibre optic cable 50 m QSFP28 Orange is a 50-metre active optical cable (AOC) with QSFP28 to QSFP28 connectors designed for 100G high-speed links. Built to MSA-compliant QSFP28 form factor, the cable integrates transmitter and receiver modules on each end and uses multi-mode fibre to carry parallel 100GBASE-SR4 signals over short-reach links. It is intended for use in data centers and high-performance computing environments where reliable, low-latency interconnects are required.

Advantages

This QSFP28 AOC provides a fully integrated transceiver solution in a single cable assembly, simplifying installation by eliminating separate SFP/QSFP modules and patch cords. The multi-mode optical design supports 100G data throughput on a 50 m link and is compatible with equipment that accepts QSFP28 100GBASE-SR4 AOCs. Its factory-terminated construction reduces field termination and testing, and the standardized QSFP28 connector ensures mechanical compatibility with QSFP28 ports.

Suitable for

• Short-reach 100G connections between switches and routers in data centers
• High-performance computing cluster interconnects
• Server-to-switch uplinks and top-of-rack connections
• Storage networking and Fibre Channel over Ethernet links up to 100G

Key specifications

• Length: 50 metres
• Connector type: QSFP28 to QSFP28 (integrated transceivers)
• Data rate: up to 100 Gbit/s using 100GBASE-SR4 parallel optics
• Optical type: multi-mode fibre (AOC with integrated Tx/Rx)
• Form factor: QSFP28 MSA-compliant
• Typical use: short-reach, rack-to-rack or switch-to-switch links

How to use

Insert each QSFP28 connector into the corresponding QSFP28 port on the network devices until the latch engages. Ensure both ends are fully seated and that the connected devices are powered and configured for 100G operation or for the supported protocol (Ethernet, Fibre Channel over Ethernet, InfiniBand where applicable). No separate transceivers or patch cords are required. For reliable operation, route the cable to avoid tight bends and mechanical strain and verify link status through the connected devices' management interfaces.

Recommendations

Avoid sharp bends and excessive pulling force; maintain the minimum bend radius recommended for multi-mode AOCs. Confirm device compatibility with QSFP28 AOCs and, if required by your equipment vendor, test a sample cable to validate interoperability before large-scale deployment.