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Axiom PAN-QSFP-AOC-100M-AX 40GBASE-AOC QSFP+ Active Optical Cable - 40 Gbit/s - 100m - 328. 1 ft - Aqua - Palo Alto Compatible
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Technical Overview
This active optical cable operates at a data transfer rate of 40 Gbit/s, leveraging fiber optic media to minimize latency and electromagnetic interference. The QSFP+ form factor is hot-pluggable, allowing for easy installation and maintenance without network downtime. The cable's construction ensures durability and flexibility for routing in tight spaces common in data centers.
Active Optical Technology converts electrical signals to optical and back, enabling longer reach than passive copper alternatives while maintaining low power consumption. This makes it suitable for high-density deployments where heat management and energy efficiency are priorities.
Key Product Advantages
The Axiom 40GBASE-AOC cable offers several advantages for network professionals. Its active optical design provides superior signal quality over long distances, reducing the need for signal boosters or additional equipment. The QSFP+ interface is widely adopted in modern networking hardware, ensuring broad compatibility and future-proofing investments.
High-Speed Performance
Delivers consistent 40 Gbit/s throughput, ideal for bandwidth-intensive applications like data analytics, virtualization, and storage networking.
- Minimizes latency for real-time data processing
- Supports high-volume data transfers without bottlenecks
Extended Reach
With a 100-meter length, this cable connects devices across larger data centers or between floors, eliminating distance limitations of copper cables.
- Reduces infrastructure costs by minimizing intermediate gear
- Maintains signal integrity over full distance
Deployment / Use Cases
This active optical cable is engineered for scenarios requiring high-speed, reliable connections over medium to long distances. It is commonly deployed in data centers to link top-of-rack switches to aggregation layers or connect servers in high-performance computing clusters.
Use cases include spine-leaf network architectures, storage area networks (SANs), and backbone links for enterprise networks. Its compatibility with Palo Alto devices makes it a fit for security appliance interconnects, where fast data inspection is critical.
Data Center Interconnects
Connect switches and routers within data halls to support cloud services, big data workloads, and virtualized environments.
Network Device Links
Establish high-speed links between firewalls, load balancers, and other network appliances to ensure seamless traffic flow.
Highlights
- 40 Gbit/s data transfer rate for high-bandwidth networking
- QSFP+ Active Optical Cable (AOC) with fiber optic media
- 100-meter (328.1-foot) length for extended reach applications
- Active Optical Technology (AOT) ensures signal integrity
- QSFP+ Network - Male connectors on both ends
- Compatible with Palo Alto network devices
- Aqua color for easy identification in cable management
- Hot-pluggable design for easy installation and maintenance
- Ideal for data center switches and network device interconnects
- Reduces latency and electromagnetic interference compared to copper
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Axiom Memory Solutions |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PAN-QSFP-AOC-100M-AX |
| Brand Name | Axiom |
| Product Name | 40GBASE-AOC QSFP+ Active Optical Cable Palo Alto Compatible 100m |
| Product Type | Network Cable |
| Technical Information | |
| Cable Type | Fiber Optic |
| Cable Length | 328.1 ft |
| Connector Type on First End | QSFP+ Network - Male |
| Connector on First End Details | QSFP+ Network - Male |
| Connector Type on Second End | QSFP+ Network - Male |
| Connector on Second End Details | QSFP+ Network - Male |
| Device Supported | Network Device |
| Data Transfer Rate | 40 Gbit/s |
| Features | Active Optical Technology (AOT) |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Product Color | Aqua |
FAQ
What is the maximum data transfer speed of this Axiom active optical cable?
This cable supports a data transfer rate of 40 Gbit/s, making it suitable for high-speed networking applications such as data center interconnects, storage networking, and backbone links where bandwidth demands are significant.
How long is the cable, and what type of connectors does it use?
The cable length is 100 meters, equivalent to 328.1 feet. It uses QSFP+ Network - Male connectors on both ends, providing a consistent interface for connecting compatible network devices like switches and routers.
What does Active Optical Technology (AOT) provide in this cable?
Active Optical Technology converts electrical signals to optical signals within the cable, enabling longer reach and better signal integrity than passive copper cables. This reduces latency and electromagnetic interference, ensuring reliable performance over the full 100-meter distance.
Is this cable compatible with Palo Alto network devices?
Yes, this Axiom active optical cable is designed to be compatible with Palo Alto network devices, allowing for seamless integration into environments using Palo Alto firewalls, switches, or other appliances for high-speed data transfers.
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