{"product_id":"qsfp28-active-om-3-optical-cable-to-qsfp28-sr4-100g-25m","title":"QSFP28 Active OM-3 Optical Cable to QSFP28 SR4 100G (25m)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe QSFP28 Active Optical Cable (AOC) is designed for high-performance 100G data transmission across short to medium distances. By utilizing OM-3 multimode fiber, this cable supports SR4 protocols, providing a seamless interconnect solution for high-speed networking environments, such as data centers and enterprise server clusters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for reliability, this active cable assembly integrates the optics directly into the QSFP28 connectors, eliminating the need for separate transceivers and simplifying cabling infrastructure. Its MSA-compliant design ensures broad interoperability with standard network hardware, providing a plug-and-play solution for rapid deployment in demanding high-bandwidth applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100G Data Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOptimized for 100Gbps throughput, supporting intensive network traffic requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive Optical Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntegrated optics simplify installation and eliminate potential issues with separate module-cable connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOM-3 Multimode Fiber\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvides efficient signal propagation for data center and campus backbone applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQSFP28 Form Factor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndustry-standard interface ensures compatibility with a wide range of high-density switches and routers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMSA Compliance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuilt to Multi-Source Agreement standards for guaranteed hardware interoperability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25-Meter Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvides reach for inter-rack connections while maintaining signal integrity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eData Center Interconnects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-Performance Computing (HPC) Clusters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServer-to-Switch Uplinks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage Area Networks (SAN)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive Optical Cable (AOC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiber Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOM-3 Multimode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100G\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSR4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnector A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQSFP28\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnector B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQSFP28\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 meters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMSA Compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is an Active Optical Cable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAn Active Optical Cable (AOC) has transceivers permanently attached to the ends of the fiber, meaning you do not need to purchase or install separate transceiver modules.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this cable compatible with my switch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis cable is MSA compliant, which means it is designed to work with any hardware that follows standard Multi-Source Agreement specifications for QSFP28 ports.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this for 10G or 40G applications?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis cable is specifically rated for 100G SR4 applications. 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