BlueOptics QSFP-AOC-10M-PS-BO InfiniBand fibre optic cable 10m Male/Male

The BlueOptics QSFP-AOC-10M-PS-BO InfiniBand fibre optic cable 10m Male/Male is a 10-metre active optical cable with QSFP connectors on both ends. It supports high-speed multimode optical transmission up to 40 Gbit/s using a QSFP-to-QSFP interface and is built to MSA-compliant electrical, mechanical and functional specifications. The pre-assembled AOC integrates transceivers and multi-mode fiber in a single assembly to provide low-latency, EMI-immune connections for data centers, storage systems and high-performance network equipment.

Advantages

The cable provides a fully integrated QSFP-to-QSFP solution with transceivers on each end, eliminating the need for separate fiber patching and reducing insertion points that can degrade signal quality. Designed to meet MSA standards, it offers interoperability with hardware that supports QSFP AOC modules and delivers digital diagnostics monitoring (DDM/DOM) for real-time parameters such as supply voltage, temperature, laser bias current and optical power. The use of quality components and controlled manufacturing processes supports extended operating life and high availability in continuous-use environments.

Suitable for

• High-density data center switch-to-switch and switch-to-storage interconnects
• InfiniBand and 40G Ethernet links in server racks and chassis
• Storage arrays and SAN deployments requiring low-latency optical links
• Short-reach multimode fibre connections (up to 10 m) inside equipment rooms

Key specifications

• Cable type: Active Optical Cable (AOC) with integrated transceivers
• Connector type: QSFP (male) to QSFP (male)
• Length: 10 metres
• Maximum data rate: up to 40 Gbit/s (aggregate, protocol dependent)
• Optical medium: multimode fiber
• DDM/DOM support: provides real-time diagnostic parameters (if supported by host)
• Compliance: designed to meet QSFP AOC MSA electrical and mechanical specifications

How to use

Install the BlueOptics QSFP-AOC-10M-PS-BO by plugging each QSFP connector into the corresponding QSFP port on compatible network switches, storage systems or host adapters. Ensure both endpoint devices support QSFP AOC modules and, if you plan to use DDM/DOM, verify that the host hardware exposes diagnostic data. Route the cable to avoid sharp bends and mechanical stress; maintain the manufacturer’s minimum bend radius. No separate patch cords or splicing are required since the cable is factory-assembled and terminated.

Recommendations

Use this AOC for short-reach, high-bandwidth links inside racks and equipment rooms. Verify interoperability with your specific hardware platform and firmware version prior to deployment, and consider requesting a test sample for function verification in critical systems. Store and handle the cable according to standard fibre optic precautions to preserve connector and transceiver integrity.