InfiniBand/fibre optic cable BlueOptics 740-066971-BO 15 m SFP+ Male/Male

The BlueOptics 740-066971-BO is a 15 m InfiniBand / fibre optic active optical cable (AOC) with SFP+ male connectors on both ends. Designed for 10GBASE-SR compliant links, this AOC carries optical signals over multimode fiber and integrates a transmitter and receiver in each connector to support up to 10 Gbit/s data rates across a 15 metre span. The cable is intended for use in data centres, server rooms and networking environments where low latency, immunity to electromagnetic interference and reliable short-range optical connectivity are required.

Advantages

This 15 m SFP+ Male/Male AOC provides plug-and-play connectivity without the need for field termination or patching, reducing installation time and potential loss from connectors. The integrated transceivers follow MSA-compatible SFP+ form-factor and support Digital Diagnostic Monitoring (DDM/DOM) for real-time diagnostics such as supply voltage, laser bias current, transmit power, receive power and temperature. Use of multimode fiber and active optical components ensures stable 10 Gbit/s Ethernet, Fibre Channel over Ethernet or SDH/SONET operation over the specified distance with minimal electromagnetic interference and low latency.

Suitable for

• 10 Gigabit Ethernet short-reach interconnects between switches and servers
• Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) connections in storage networks
• Inter-rack or intra-rack links in data centres and server rooms
• High-performance computing fabrics and InfiniBand-compatible setups requiring SFP+ connectivity

Key specifications

• Length: 15 metres
• Connector type: SFP+ male to SFP+ male (active optical cable)
• Data rate: up to 10 Gbit/s per link
• Transmission medium: multimode fiber with active optical transceivers
• Supported protocols: 10GBASE-SR, Ethernet, Fibre Channel over Ethernet, SDH/SONET
• Diagnostic interface: DDM / DOM (MSA SFF-8472 compatible)

How to use

Install the cable by inserting each SFP+ connector into the corresponding SFP+ port on your switches, routers, storage systems or servers until the latch engages. Ensure the host hardware supports SFP+ AOCs and, if required, enables Digital Diagnostic Monitoring to read real-time parameters. No additional patch cords or fibre terminations are needed; avoid bending the cable sharply and keep the connectors clean when handling. Verify link status through device LEDs or management interfaces after connection.

Recommendations

For reliable operation, confirm that the target hardware supports SFP+ active optical cables and DDM/DOM if diagnostics are needed. Route the cable with gentle bends above the minimum bend radius, avoid sources of mechanical stress, and secure the cable to prevent movement. For critical installations, test the link and monitor DDM values to detect degradation early.