BlueOptics SFP28-AOC-3M-RW-BO Active Optical Cable, 3m, 28 Gbps InfiniBand EDR / 25GbE, SFP28 to SFP28, PVC Jacket

With a 28 Gbps InfiniBand EDR data rate and 25 Gigabit Ethernet support, this 3-meter active optical cable delivers ultra-low latency for high-performance computing and data center interconnects.

Overview

The BlueOptics SFP28-AOC-3M-RW-BO is a 3-meter active optical cable (AOC) with SFP28 connectors on both ends. It supports InfiniBand EDR at 28 Gbps and 25GBASE-SR Ethernet at 25 Gbps, making it suitable for short-reach, high-bandwidth links in enterprise networking and HPC clusters. The cable uses fiber optic material and a PVC jacket, with hot-pluggable SFP28 modules that operate at 3.3V and consume less than 1.5W per end.

What stands out

• Ultra-low latency and low EMI for dense rack environments
• Hot-pluggable SFP28 form factor for easy installation
• Compliant with MSA and RoHS standards
• Operating temperature range from 0°C to 70°C

Technical details

• Cable length: 3 meters
• Connector type: SFP28 to SFP28
• Max data rate: 28 Gbps (InfiniBand EDR)
• Ethernet data rate: 25 Gbps (25GBASE-SR)
• Protocol support: InfiniBand EDR, 25 Gigabit Ethernet
• Form factor: SFP28
• Cable material: Fiber optic
• Hot-pluggable: Yes
• Power consumption: < 1.5W per end
• Voltage: 3.3V
• Compliance: MSA Compliant, RoHS Compliant
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 70°C
• Storage temperature: -40°C to 85°C
• EMI performance: Low electromagnetic interference
• Latency: Ultra-low latency
• Cable jacket: PVC

Our verdict

A reliable active optical cable for 25G Ethernet and InfiniBand EDR links up to 3 meters, offering low power consumption and robust build quality.