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Axiom PANQSFP28AOC10MAX 100GBASE-AOC QSFP28 Active Optical Cable - 100 Gbit/s - 10m - 32. 8 ft - Fiber Optic - Palo Alto Compatible
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Technical Overview
This QSFP28 Active Optical Cable operates at a data transfer rate of 100 Gbit/s, adhering to the 100GBASE-AOC standard for consistent performance in 100GbE environments. The cable features QSFP28 network connectors on both ends, providing a direct plug-and-play connection that reduces installation complexity and potential points of failure compared to separate transceivers and fiber patch cables.
AOC technology embeds the optical engine within the cable assembly, enabling efficient electrical-to-optical conversion without external power supplies. This design supports hot-pluggable installation, allowing for seamless upgrades or replacements in live network environments without disrupting adjacent connections.
Key Product Advantages
The Axiom PANQSFP28AOC10MAX combines high-speed connectivity with operational simplicity, offering distinct advantages for modern network deployments.
Integrated Design
Active Optical Cable technology integrates transceivers directly into the cable ends, reducing component count and simplifying inventory management while ensuring optimized signal integrity across the entire link.
- Eliminates separate optical modules
- Reduces connection points
- Ensures matched performance
High-Speed Performance
With 100 Gbit/s throughput, this cable supports bandwidth-intensive applications such as data center interconnects, high-performance computing clusters, and storage area networks, minimizing bottlenecks in critical data paths.
- 100GbE compliant
- Low latency fiber optic medium
- Suitable for dense environments
Palo Alto Compatibility
Designed for seamless integration with Palo Alto Networks switches and routers, this cable ensures reliable operation in security-focused network environments, supporting advanced firewall and threat prevention platforms.
- Tested for compatibility
- Supports network device, router, and switch connections
- Enables secure high-speed links
Deployment / Use Cases
This Active Optical Cable is ideal for scenarios requiring high-bandwidth, low-latency connections within and between network racks. Its 10-meter length provides flexibility for connecting adjacent switches or extending links within a data center row, while the fiber optic construction ensures reliable performance in electrically noisy environments.
Common use cases include connecting top-of-rack switches to aggregation switches in data centers, linking high-performance servers to network storage, and establishing inter-switch links in enterprise core networks. The Palo Alto compatibility makes it particularly suitable for security appliance deployments where high-throughput inspection and filtering are required.
Data Center Interconnects
Connect 100GbE switches within a rack or across adjacent racks to support spine-leaf architectures, virtualization workloads, and cloud infrastructure, leveraging the cable's integrated design for clean cable management.
High-Performance Networking
Enable low-latency connections for financial trading platforms, scientific research networks, or media production environments where consistent 100 Gbit/s throughput is essential for real-time data processing and transfer.
Highlights
- 100 Gbit/s data transfer rate for high-bandwidth applications
- QSFP28 Active Optical Cable (AOC) with integrated transceivers
- 10-meter (32.8-foot) fiber optic cable length
- QSFP28 network connectors on both ends for direct connectivity
- Compatible with Palo Alto Networks devices, routers, and switches
- Fiber optic construction for low latency and EMI immunity
- Hot-pluggable design for easy installation and maintenance
- Lifetime limited warranty for long-term reliability
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Axiom Memory Solutions |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PANQSFP28AOC10MAX |
| Brand Name | Axiom |
| Product Name | 100GBASE-AOC QSFP28 Active Optical Cable Palo Alto Compatible 10m |
| Product Type | Network Cable |
| Technical Information | |
| Cable Type | Fiber Optic |
| Cable Length | 32.8 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 is the data transfer speed of this Axiom Active Optical Cable?
This Axiom PANQSFP28AOC10MAX cable supports a data transfer rate of 100 Gbit/s, compliant with the 100GBASE-AOC standard. It is designed for 100GbE network environments, providing high-throughput connectivity for data center interconnects, server-to-switch links, and other bandwidth-intensive applications where low latency and reliable performance are critical.
What type of connectors does this cable use, and how long is it?
The cable features QSFP28 network connectors on both ends, providing a direct plug-and-play connection between compatible devices. It has a total length of 10 meters, which is equivalent to 32.8 feet, offering flexibility for connections within server racks or across adjacent equipment in data center and network deployment scenarios.
Is this Active Optical Cable compatible with Palo Alto Networks equipment?
Yes, this Axiom cable is designed for compatibility with Palo Alto Networks network devices, routers, and switches. It supports seamless integration into security-focused network environments, enabling high-speed links for firewall platforms, threat prevention systems, and other Palo Alto equipment that requires 100GbE connectivity.
What are the advantages of using an Active Optical Cable over traditional transceivers and fiber?
Active Optical Cables integrate the optical transceivers directly into the cable ends, eliminating the need for separate modules and reducing connection points. This simplifies installation, lowers inventory complexity, and ensures optimized signal integrity across the entire link. AOCs are also hot-pluggable, allowing for easy upgrades or replacements in live networks without disrupting adjacent connections.
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