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Axiom CX-AOC-40GQSFP-20MAX QSFP+ Active Optical Cable - 65. 6 ft Fiber Optic Network Cable - 40 Gbit/s
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This fiber optic cable utilizes advanced optical components to achieve its 40 Gbit/s data transfer capability. The QSFP+ connectors on both ends are industry-standard interfaces that support high-density port configurations commonly found in switches, routers, and servers. The 65.6-foot length provides ample reach for rack-to-rack, rack-to-top-of-rack, and intermediate distribution frame connections within data center environments.
The active optical design means the cable contains built-in electronics that convert electrical signals to optical signals and back again, enabling longer reach than passive copper cables while consuming less power than traditional optical transceiver modules. This implementation results in a complete, plug-and-play solution that requires no additional configuration or compatibility testing.
Key Product Advantages
The CX-AOC-40GQSFP-20MAX delivers several distinct advantages over alternative cabling solutions for 40G network deployments. Its active optical construction provides superior signal integrity compared to passive copper alternatives, especially over the 65.6-foot distance where electrical signal degradation typically becomes problematic.
Simplified Deployment
The integrated AOC technology eliminates the need for separate optical transceivers, reducing component count, installation time, and potential points of failure in your network infrastructure.
- No separate transceivers required
- Reduced installation complexity
- Lower total component count
Power Efficiency
Active optical cables typically consume less power per port than traditional optical transceiver modules, contributing to lower overall power consumption in high-density switch environments.
- Lower power consumption than discrete modules
- Reduced thermal load
- Improved energy efficiency
Reliable Performance
Fiber optic transmission is immune to electromagnetic interference, ensuring consistent 40 Gbit/s performance even in electrically noisy environments where copper cables might experience signal degradation.
- EMI/RFI immunity
- Consistent signal quality
- Reduced error rates
Deployment / Use Cases
This Axiom active optical cable is ideally suited for connecting network devices in data centers, enterprise network cores, high-performance computing clusters, and storage area networks. The 65.6-foot length makes it particularly useful for connections between equipment in adjacent racks or within the same row of a data center.
Common deployment scenarios include connecting top-of-rack switches to aggregation switches, linking servers to leaf switches in spine-leaf architectures, and interconnecting storage arrays to storage networking equipment. The QSFP+ interface compatibility ensures seamless integration with a wide range of networking equipment from major manufacturers that support the 40GBASE-SR4 standard or equivalent 40G protocols.
Highlights
- 65.6-foot fiber optic cable for extended reach network connections
- QSFP+ connectors on both ends for 40 Gbit/s network device compatibility
- Active Optical Cable (AOC) technology with integrated transceivers
- 40 Gbit/s data transfer rate for high-speed networking applications
- Designed specifically for network device interconnections
- Fiber optic construction for EMI/RFI immunity and signal integrity
- Simplified deployment with plug-and-play functionality
- Lower power consumption compared to discrete optical modules
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Axiom Memory Solutions |
| Manufacturer Part Number | CX-AOC-40GQSFP-20MAX |
| Brand Name | Axiom |
| Product Name | Fiber Optic Network Cable |
| Product Type | Network Cable |
| Technical Information | |
| Cable Type | Fiber Optic |
| Cable Length | 65.6 ft |
| Connector Type on First End | QSFP+ Network |
| Connector on First End Details | QSFP+ Network |
| Device Supported | Network Device |
| Data Transfer Rate | 40 Gbit/s |
| Features | AOC Technology |
FAQ
What type of connectors does this cable have?
This cable features QSFP+ Network connectors on both ends. QSFP+ (Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable Plus) is an industry-standard interface commonly used for 40 Gigabit Ethernet, InfiniBand, and other high-speed networking applications. The connectors provide a hot-pluggable, high-density solution that's compatible with a wide range of network switches, routers, and servers from major manufacturers.
What is the maximum data transfer rate supported?
The Axiom CX-AOC-40GQSFP-20MAX supports data transfer rates up to 40 Gbit/s (gigabits per second). This throughput is sufficient for 40 Gigabit Ethernet, 40G InfiniBand, and other high-speed networking protocols. The active optical cable design maintains this performance consistently across the entire 65.6-foot length without signal degradation that might affect passive copper alternatives.
What does AOC Technology mean for this cable?
AOC stands for Active Optical Cable, which means the cable contains integrated optical transceivers that convert electrical signals to optical signals and back again. Unlike passive cables that simply transmit signals, AOC cables actively manage the signal conversion process, enabling longer reach, better signal integrity, and simplified deployment compared to systems using separate transceivers and fiber patch cables.
What is the cable length and what applications is it suited for?
This cable measures 65.6 feet (approximately 20 meters) in length, making it ideal for data center applications where equipment needs to be connected across adjacent racks or within the same row. This distance is particularly useful for connecting top-of-rack switches to aggregation switches, linking servers in high-performance computing environments, or interconnecting storage arrays with networking equipment in medium-sized data center deployments.
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