BlueOptics QSFP-AOC-5M-PS-BO InfiniBand/fibre optic cable 5m Male/Male

The BlueOptics QSFP-AOC-5M-PS-BO is a 5‑metre active optical cable (AOC) with QSFP to QSFP male connectors designed for high‑speed InfiniBand and fibre optic links. It implements a 40GBASE‑SR4 style optical interface over multimode fibre with integrated transmitter and receiver electronics in each QSFP module. The pre‑assembled AOC provides a plug‑and‑play optical connection suitable for data centre switching, storage and server interconnects where short‑reach, high‑bandwidth links are required.

Advantages

The cable delivers up to 40 Gbit/s per link pair over a 5 m multimode optical channel while avoiding electromagnetic interference common to copper cabling. As an active optical cable it integrates optics and electronics to simplify installation: no field termination or patching is required. The product follows QSFP AOC MSA guidelines for electrical, mechanical and functional interoperability and includes digital diagnostics monitoring (DDM/DOM) for real‑time status of supply voltage, laser bias current, transmit/receive power and temperature.

Suitable for

• Server-to-switch and switch-to-switch short‑reach interconnects in data centres
• High‑performance computing and InfiniBand fabric connections
• Storage system links and SAN aggregation ports
• Environments requiring low latency and immunity to EMI

Key specifications

• Connector type: QSFP male to QSFP male
• Cable type: Active optical cable (AOC) with multimode fibre
• Nominal length: 5 metres
• Supported data rate: up to 40 Gbit/s (aggregate per QSFP interface)
• Transmission mode: 40GBASE‑SR4 style multimode operation
• Digital diagnostics: DDM/DOM (compliant with SFF‑8472 class monitoring)
• Compliance: QSFP AOC MSA compatible; RoHS and CE conformity claimed

How to use

Install the BlueOptics QSFP‑AOC‑5M‑PS‑BO by inserting each QSFP connector into the appropriate QSFP socket on the networking devices while the devices are powered according to vendor guidance. No additional fibre patching or polishing is required because the AOC is factory‑terminated and self‑contained. Verify that the host hardware supports QSFP AOC modules and, if required by the platform, enable or check support for DDM/DOM to access diagnostic values via the device management interface.

Recommendations

Avoid tight bends and excessive pulling on the cable; maintain the manufacturer’s minimum bend radius and secure the cable to prevent mechanical stress. Confirm hardware compatibility with QSFP AOC modules in the target switches, routers or storage systems and enable monitoring functions to help with troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.