BlueOptics QSFP-AOC-50M-LS-BO InfiniBand fibre optic cable 1 m Male/Male

The BlueOptics QSFP-AOC-50M-LS-BO InfiniBand fibre optic cable 1 m Male/Male is a 1-metre active optical cable with QSFP connectors on both ends, engineered for high-speed serial data links in data centres and server clusters. It provides a compact, lightweight connection with low latency suitable for short-reach interconnects between switches, storage arrays and high-performance compute nodes. The cable supports the electrical-to-optical conversion inside the connector heads to deliver reliable signal integrity and reduced electromagnetic interference compared with copper alternatives.

Advantages

This QSFP active optical cable combines compact form factor with high bandwidth capability and negligible crosstalk. Male-to-male QSFP terminations offer straightforward plug-and-play installation into QSFP ports without additional transceivers. The optical link ensures stable transmission over the specified one-metre distance with lower power dissipation at the link compared to equivalent copper cables, and it is well suited to dense rack and blade environments where airflow and space are limited.

Suitable for

• Short-reach interconnects between QSFP-enabled switches and routers
• High-performance computing clusters and InfiniBand fabrics
• Server-to-storage and top-of-rack connections in data centres
• Low-latency links in storage area networks and virtualization hosts

Key specifications

• Cable type: active optical cable (AOC) with QSFP connectors, male/male
• Length: 1 metre
• Interface: QSFP form factor for high-density ports
• Transmission medium: multimode optical link for short-reach data centre use
• Typical use: InfiniBand and high-speed serial links in networking equipment

How to use

Insert each QSFP connector into the corresponding QSFP port on your networking device, ensuring the latch mechanism engages. No separate transceiver modules are required because the optical components are integrated into the cable assemblies. Make sure devices are powered down or that hot-plug procedures recommended by the hardware vendor are followed if inserting while powered. Confirm link status through device LEDs or management interfaces and verify configuration, such as link speed and fabric settings, in the host or switch management software.

Recommendations

Avoid tight bends and sharp kinks in the optical cable; maintain the manufacturer’s minimum bend radius to preserve signal quality. Keep connectors capped when not in use and handle connector endfaces by the housing to prevent contamination. Use this AOC within the specified short-reach environments—data centre racks, server rooms and compute clusters—where QSFP ports are available and supported by your hardware platform.