{"product_id":"qsfp28-active-om3-optical-cable-sr4-100g-10m","title":"QSFP28 Active OM3 Optical Cable, SR4 100G, 10m","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe QSFP28 Active Optical Cable (AOC) is a high-performance interconnect solution designed for 100G Ethernet applications. This cable integrates laser and receiver components to provide a complete optical solution for high-speed data transmission in data center environments. By utilizing OM3 multimode fiber, it provides a stable and efficient link between QSFP28 ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis active optical cable is engineered for short-reach applications, specifically supporting 100GBASE-SR4 standards. 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