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Axiom CXAOC100GQSFP2820MAX QSFP28 Active Optical Cable - 100GbE AOC - 65. 6 ft Fiber Optic Network Cable for Routers - Switches
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This cable operates at 100 Gbit/s data transfer rates using QSFP28 connectors on both ends, making it compatible with 100GbE network equipment. The fiber optic construction ensures signal integrity over the full 65.6 ft length without degradation, supporting high-bandwidth applications in data centers, server rooms, and enterprise networks.
The AOC technology incorporates active electronics within the cable ends to boost and maintain signal quality, allowing for longer reach compared to passive copper alternatives while maintaining lower power consumption than traditional transceiver-based solutions.
Key Product Advantages
This Axiom AOC cable delivers several distinct advantages for network administrators and infrastructure planners. The integrated AOC design simplifies deployment by reducing component count and installation complexity compared to separate transceiver and fiber patch cable solutions.
Reliable Connectivity
Fiber optic construction ensures stable, high-speed data transmission with immunity to electromagnetic interference, making it ideal for dense network environments.
- 100 Gbit/s throughput
- QSFP28 connectors both ends
- 65.6 ft reach
Simplified Deployment
Pre-terminated AOC design eliminates the need for separate transceivers, reducing installation time and potential points of failure in the optical path.
- Integrated transceivers
- Hot-pluggable QSFP28
- Direct device compatibility
Long-Term Value
Lifetime warranty coverage provides investment protection for critical network infrastructure, backed by Axiom's commitment to quality and reliability.
- Lifetime warranty
- Enterprise-grade construction
- Future-proof 100GbE
Deployment / Use Cases
This 100GbE AOC cable is engineered for high-speed interconnect applications in modern networking environments. Its 65.6 ft length makes it suitable for connecting equipment within racks, between adjacent racks, or across moderate distances in data center environments where 100GbE throughput is required.
Common deployment scenarios include spine-leaf network architectures, high-performance computing clusters, storage area networks, and backbone connections between core switches and routers. The cable's compatibility with network devices, routers, and switches ensures broad applicability across enterprise and data center networking equipment.
Data Center Interconnects
Connect top-of-rack switches to aggregation switches or link servers to storage systems in high-density data center environments requiring 100GbE bandwidth.
Enterprise Backbone
Establish high-speed links between core network equipment in large office environments, campus networks, or between building distribution frames.
Highlights
- 100 Gbit/s data transfer rate for high-bandwidth applications
- QSFP28 connectors on both ends for 100GbE compatibility
- 65.6 ft fiber optic cable length for flexible deployment
- Active Optical Cable (AOC) technology for reliable performance
- Compatible with network devices, routers, and switches
- Fiber optic construction for EMI immunity and signal integrity
- Lifetime warranty for long-term investment protection
- Hot-pluggable design for easy installation and maintenance
- Integrated transceivers eliminate separate module requirements
- Enterprise-grade construction for data center environments
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Axiom Memory Solutions |
| Manufacturer Part Number | CXAOC100GQSFP2820MAX |
| 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 | QSFP28 Network |
| Connector on First End Details | 1 x QSFP28 Network |
| Connector Type on Second End | QSFP28 Network |
| Connector on Second End Details | 1 x QSFP28 Network |
| Device Supported | Network Device,Router,Switch |
| Data Transfer Rate | 100 Gbit/s |
| Features | AOC Technology |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | Lifetime |
FAQ
What type of cable is the Axiom CXAOC100GQSFP2820MAX?
This is an Active Optical Cable (AOC) with QSFP28 connectors on both ends. It uses fiber optic technology to transmit data at 100 Gbit/s over distances up to 65.6 ft, with integrated transceivers built into the cable assembly for simplified deployment and reliable performance in network environments.
What devices is this cable compatible with?
The cable is compatible with network devices, routers, and switches that feature QSFP28 ports supporting 100GbE connectivity. It's designed for enterprise and data center equipment requiring high-speed interconnects, including top-of-rack switches, core routers, and aggregation switches in modern networking architectures.
What is the advantage of AOC technology over traditional solutions?
Active Optical Cable technology integrates optical transceivers directly into the cable ends, eliminating the need for separate transceiver modules. This reduces component count, simplifies installation, lowers power consumption compared to some transceiver-based solutions, and provides reliable performance over the full 65.6 ft length with the lifetime warranty backing.
What is the warranty coverage for this cable?
Axiom provides a lifetime limited warranty for this Active Optical Cable, offering long-term protection for your networking investment. This warranty coverage supports the cable's use in critical infrastructure applications where reliability and uptime are essential considerations for network administrators and data center operators.
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