InfiniBand/fibre optic cable BlueOptics 100G-QSFP-QSFP-AOC-0501-BO 5 m QSFP28 Male/Male

The BlueOptics 100G-QSFP-QSFP-AOC-0501-BO is a 5 m active optical cable (AOC) with QSFP28 male connectors on both ends, designed for high-speed InfiniBand and fiber optic links. It supports 100G data rates over multimode fiber and uses QSFP28-to-QSFP28 connectivity to provide a pre-assembled, low-latency connection suitable for data center switches, storage arrays and high-performance networking equipment. The cable integrates optical transmitter and receiver modules to deliver optical signals without the need for separate transceivers, simplifying installation and reducing patching complexity.

Advantages

The cable provides 100G-capable transmission with low electromagnetic interference susceptibility and a compact QSFP28 form factor for dense installations. As an active optical cable, it reduces the need for patch panels and manual fiber termination and offers digital diagnostics monitoring (DDM) functionality for real-time monitoring of voltage, temperature, transmit and receive power and laser bias current when supported by the host hardware. Built to MSA-compliant QSFP28 AOC specifications, it is compatible with equipment that supports standard QSFP28 AOC interfaces.

Suitable for

• High-speed interconnects between network switches and routers
• Server-to-switch and storage-to-switch connections in data centers
• Short-reach aggregation and spine links in leaf-spine architectures
• High-performance computing (HPC) clusters and InfiniBand environments

Key specifications

• Length: 5 m
• Connector type: QSFP28 male to QSFP28 male
• Data rate: up to 100 Gbps
• Medium: active optical cable over multimode fiber
• Form factor: QSFP28 AOC (MSA-compliant)
• Digital Diagnostics: DDM/DOM support (if supported by host)
• Typical applications: Ethernet, Fibre Channel over Ethernet, InfiniBand

How to use

Install the BlueOptics QSFP28 AOC by inserting each QSFP28 connector into the corresponding QSFP28 port on the two devices to be linked, ensuring the latch engages securely. No separate transceivers or fiber patching is required. Verify that the host devices support QSFP28 AOCs and, if desired, confirm DDM/DOM telemetry availability through the device management interface. For optimal operation, power-cycle or reinitialize the ports only if the link does not establish automatically after insertion.

Recommendations

Handle the cable by the connectors and avoid tight bends near the cable ends; maintain the manufacturer’s minimum bend radius. Ensure compatible QSFP28 AOC support in your network devices before deployment and use DDM data for diagnostics and preventive maintenance when available.