SFP28 AOC Cable BlueOptics SFP28-AOC-5M-AT-BO 5m Male/Male

The BlueOptics SFP28-AOC-5M-AT-BO is a 5 m Active Optical Cable with SFP28 connectors on both ends, designed for 25G high-speed optical links. It uses a pre-assembled SFP28-to-SFP28 AOC design that integrates transmitter and receiver modules on each end to transfer optical signals over multimode fiber. The 5 metre cable is intended for short-reach high-bandwidth connections in data centres and high-performance computing environments and provides an alternative to separate transceivers and patch cords.

Advantages

This Active Optical Cable supports 25G data rates and is built to Multi-Source Agreement (MSA) SFP28 AOC form-factor standards to ensure mechanical and electrical interoperability with equipment that accepts SFP28 AOCs. Being an AOC, the cable is not susceptible to electromagnetic interference and eliminates the need for field-terminated fiber connectors or patching, which reduces insertion loss and simplifies installation. The product is lightweight (approximately 0.15 kg) and features an aqua-colour cable jacket for easy identification in cabling bundles.

Suitable for

• Short-reach 25G connections between switches and top-of-rack equipment in data centres
• High-performance computing clusters requiring low-latency optical links
• Direct interconnects between storage systems, routers and servers with SFP28 ports

Key specifications

• Connector type: SFP28 to SFP28 (active optical cable)
• Length: 5 metres
• Maximum data rate: 25 Gbit/s per link (25GBASE applications)
• Medium: multimode fiber with integrated transceivers
• Colour: aqua (aqua-colour jacket)
• Approximate weight: 0.15 kg
• Digital Diagnostics Monitoring (DDM/DOM): supported when host hardware provides compatible support

How to use

Install the BlueOptics SFP28 AOC by inserting each SFP28 module into the corresponding SFP28 port on the networking devices until the latch clicks. Ensure both devices support SFP28 AOCs and the intended 25G protocol (Ethernet, Fibre Channel over Ethernet, or other supported standards). If the host hardware exposes DDM/DOM, use the management interface to read real-time parameters such as supply voltage, laser bias current, optical output and input power, and temperature for diagnostics. No additional patch cords or connector cleaning are required for the pre-terminated AOC, but verify the host platform’s software compatibility and port settings after insertion.

Recommendations

Use the cable in rack environments with minimal sharp bends; maintain recommended fiber bend radii and avoid stress on the SFP28 modules. Confirm that the target hardware supports SFP28 AOCs and DDM/DOM if diagnostic monitoring is required. For critical links, perform an initial functional test and, if possible, request a test sample to validate interoperability with your switches, routers or storage systems.