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Axiom QDD-400-AOC40M-AX 400GBASE-AOC QSFP-DD Active Optical Cable - Cisco Compatible - 40m - 131. 2 ft Fiber Optic for Router/Switch
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Technical Overview
This active optical cable operates at 400 gigabits per second, supporting the latest high-bandwidth applications such as cloud computing, big data analytics, and high-performance computing clusters. The QSFP-DD (Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable Double Density) connectors provide a compact, hot-pluggable interface that supports higher port densities in switches and routers.
The fiber optic construction ensures minimal signal loss and electromagnetic interference, maintaining data integrity across the full 40-meter reach. AOC technology converts electrical signals to optical signals within the cable ends, enabling longer reach than direct attach copper cables while maintaining low latency and high reliability.
Key Product Advantages
This AOC cable offers several advantages for modern network deployments, combining high performance with operational simplicity.
High-Speed Connectivity
Delivers 400 Gb/s throughput, enabling rapid data transfer for bandwidth-intensive applications without bottlenecks.
- Supports 400GBASE Ethernet standards
- Ideal for spine-leaf architectures and data center interconnects
Simplified Deployment
Integrates transceivers into the cable ends, reducing the number of components and simplifying installation compared to separate transceiver and fiber patch cable setups.
- Eliminates need for separate optical modules
- Reduces points of failure in the link
Cisco Compatibility
Engineered to work with Cisco switches and routers, ensuring reliable performance in Cisco-dominated environments without compatibility concerns.
- Tested for interoperability with Cisco platforms
- Suitable for mixed-vendor networks with Cisco core
Deployment / Use Cases
This active optical cable is ideal for connecting high-speed networking equipment within data centers, enterprise network cores, and high-performance computing environments.
Common use cases include linking top-of-rack switches to spine switches in leaf-spine architectures, connecting routers in core network backbones, and enabling high-speed interconnects between storage arrays and servers. The 40-meter length provides flexibility for runs within a data center rack row or between adjacent racks, supporting both short-reach and medium-reach applications where copper DAC cables might fall short.
Data Center Interconnects
Connect switches and routers across racks or within a row, supporting high-bandwidth traffic between compute, storage, and network layers.
High-Performance Networking
Enable low-latency, high-throughput links for financial trading, scientific research, or media rendering clusters that demand maximum data transfer speeds.
Highlights
- 400 Gb/s data transfer rate for high-bandwidth applications
- 40-meter (131.2-foot) fiber optic cable length
- QSFP-DD connectors on both ends for high-density connections
- Active Optical Cable (AOC) technology with integrated transceivers
- Cisco compatible for seamless integration with Cisco networking gear
- Supports routers and switches in data center and enterprise environments
- Fiber optic construction for minimal signal loss and EMI immunity
- Lifetime warranty for long-term reliability assurance
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Axiom Memory Solutions |
| Manufacturer Part Number | QDD-400-AOC40M-AX |
| Brand Name | Axiom |
| Product Name | 400GBASE-AOC QSFP-DD Active Optical Cable Cisco Compatible 40m |
| Product Type | Network Cable |
| Technical Information | |
| Cable Type | Fiber Optic |
| Cable Length | 131.2 ft (40 m) |
| Connector Type on First End | QSFP-DD Network |
| Connector on First End Details | 1 x QSFP-DD Network |
| Connector Type on Second End | QSFP-DD Network |
| Connector on Second End Details | 1 x QSFP-DD Network |
| Device Supported | Router,Switch |
| Data Transfer Rate | 400 Gbit/s |
| Features | AOC Technology |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | Lifetime |
FAQ
What is the maximum data transfer speed of this AOC cable?
This Axiom active optical cable supports a maximum data transfer rate of 400 gigabits per second (400 Gb/s). It is designed for 400GBASE Ethernet applications, providing the high bandwidth needed for modern data center interconnects, cloud infrastructure, and high-performance computing networks where rapid data movement is critical.
What devices is this cable compatible with?
The cable is compatible with routers and switches that feature QSFP-DD ports. It is explicitly engineered for Cisco compatibility, meaning it has been tested to work reliably with Cisco networking equipment. This makes it suitable for integration into Cisco-based data centers or mixed-vendor environments where Cisco gear is prevalent.
How does Active Optical Cable (AOC) technology differ from traditional fiber cables?
Active Optical Cable technology integrates optical transceivers directly into the cable ends, converting electrical signals to optical signals within the connector. This differs from traditional fiber setups that require separate transceiver modules plugged into the device ports. AOC simplifies deployment by reducing component count, often lowers power consumption, and supports longer reaches than passive copper cables while maintaining high signal integrity over distances like the 40 meters offered here.
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