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Axiom QSFP-40GB-AOC10M-AX 40GBASE-AOC QSFP+ Active Optical Cable - 10m (32. 8 ft) Fiber Optic Network Cable - Aqua
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This 40GBASE-AOC cable operates at a data transfer rate of 40 Gbit/s, supporting high-speed network connections between compatible switches, routers, and servers. The QSFP+ connector interface follows industry-standard specifications, ensuring reliable electrical and optical performance in 40GbE network environments.
The cable utilizes fiber optic technology with integrated active components that amplify and condition the optical signal, enabling consistent performance across the full 10-meter length. This active design eliminates the signal degradation issues that can affect passive cables at similar distances, providing stable connectivity for critical network links.
Key Product Advantages
The Axiom 40GBASE-AOC QSFP+ cable offers several distinct advantages for network deployments requiring high-speed interconnects. The active optical design provides superior signal integrity compared to passive solutions, while the standardized QSFP+ connectors ensure broad compatibility with network equipment from major manufacturers.
Active Optical Performance
Integrated active components maintain signal strength and quality across the entire cable length, delivering reliable 40 Gbit/s performance without the distance limitations of passive copper cables.
- Signal amplification
- Reduced attenuation
- Consistent data rates
QSFP+ Compatibility
Standard QSFP+ male connectors provide plug-and-play connectivity with 40GbE switches, routers, and network interface cards from various equipment vendors.
- Industry-standard interface
- Hot-pluggable design
- Broad vendor support
Fiber Optic Reliability
Fiber optic construction eliminates electromagnetic interference concerns and provides secure data transmission in electrically noisy environments.
- EMI immunity
- Secure data transmission
- Durable construction
Deployment / Use Cases
This active optical cable is designed for 40GbE network connections in data center, enterprise, and high-performance computing environments. The 10-meter length makes it suitable for connecting equipment within server racks, between adjacent racks, or across moderate distances in network closets and equipment rooms.
Common deployment scenarios include connecting top-of-rack switches to aggregation switches, linking servers to storage arrays in high-performance computing clusters, and establishing backbone connections in enterprise network cores. The cable's active optical technology makes it particularly valuable in installations where signal integrity must be maintained over distances that would challenge passive copper alternatives.
Highlights
- 40 Gbit/s data transfer rate for high-speed network connections
- 10-meter (32.8-foot) active optical cable with QSFP+ male connectors
- Active Optical Technology (AOT) maintains signal integrity over distance
- Fiber optic construction provides EMI immunity and secure transmission
- QSFP+ interface compatible with 40GbE network equipment
- Aqua-colored cable jacket for easy visual identification
- Both ends feature identical QSFP+ Network - Male connectors
- Designed for network device connections in data center environments
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Axiom Memory Solutions |
| Manufacturer Part Number | QSFP-40GB-AOC10M-AX |
| Brand Name | Axiom |
| Product Name | 40GBASE-AOC QSFP+ Active Optical Cable 10m |
| Product Type | Network Cable |
| Technical Information | |
| Cable Type | Fiber Optic |
| Cable Length | 32.8 ft |
| Connector Type on First End | QSFP+ Network - Male |
| Connector on First End Details | 1 x QSFP+ Network - Male |
| Connector Type on Second End | QSFP+ Network - Male |
| Connector on Second End Details | 1 x 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 rate of this Axiom active optical cable?
This Axiom QSFP-40GB-AOC10M-AX cable supports a maximum data transfer rate of 40 Gbit/s (40 gigabits per second), making it suitable for 40GbE network connections. The active optical design ensures this speed is maintained reliably across the full 10-meter cable length without the signal degradation that can affect passive alternatives.
What type of connectors does this cable have on each end?
Both ends of the cable feature QSFP+ Network - Male connectors. Each end has exactly one QSFP+ connector, providing a symmetrical connection interface for linking compatible network devices. The QSFP+ interface follows industry standards for 40GbE connectivity.
How does Active Optical Technology (AOT) benefit this cable compared to passive cables?
Active Optical Technology incorporates signal conditioning and amplification components within the cable assembly. This maintains signal strength and integrity over the 10-meter distance, preventing the attenuation issues that can degrade performance in passive copper cables at similar lengths. AOT enables reliable 40 Gbit/s performance throughout the cable's entire span.
What is the cable length in both metric and imperial measurements?
The cable measures 10 meters in length, which equals 32.8 feet. This moderate distance makes it suitable for connections within server racks, between adjacent racks, or across equipment rooms in data center and enterprise network environments.
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