400G QSFP-DD to 4xQSFP56 (AOC) Active Optical Cable
PRODUCT FEATURES 400Gb/s to 4x100Gb/s data rate 8x 50Gb/s PAM4 modulation Case temperature range of 0℃to +70℃ +3.3V single power supply 8x50G PAM4 retimed 400GAUI-8 electrical interface aligned with IEEE 802.3bs Compliant to CMIS V4.0 RoHS compliant Distance:0.5-50M APPLICATIONS 400GAUI-8 Other 400G optical links FAQ: Q1: What is an Active Optical Cable (AOC) and How Does It Work? A1: An Active Optical Cable (AOC) integrates fiber optic technology with built-in transceivers to deliver high-speed data transmission (10G-400G) without separate optical modules. Unlike traditional fiber patch cables, AOCs offer plug-and-play simplicity for data center interconnects. Q2: Why Choose AOC Over DAC for Data Center Networking? A2: AOC cables outperform Direct Attach Copper (DAC) in four key ways: longer reach (up to 100m vs 7m), EMI immunity, lower power consumption (30% less than active DAC), and lighter weight - critical for high-density 100G/400G deployments. Q3: What Are the Maximum Speeds Supported by Modern AOC Cables? A3: Today's AOC solutions support: 10G/25G (SFP+/SFP28) 40G/56G (QSFP+) 100G (QSFP28) 200G/400G (QSFP-DD/OSFP) Perfect for hyperscale data centers upgrading to 400G Ethernet. Q4: What's the Maximum Reliable Distance for QSFP28 AOC Cables? A4: Standard 100G QSFP28 AOCs reliably transmit up to 100m (OM4 fiber), with premium models reaching 300m - ideal for campus data center interconnects and HPC clusters. Q5: How Do AOC Cables Reduce Data Center OPEX? A5: Three OPEX advantages: 40% lower power than copper alternatives Zero maintenance (no signal degradation) 60% lighter weight reduces cooling costs Q6: Can I Use QSFP+ AOC for Breakout to SFP+ Connections? A6: Absolutely! Our QSFP+ to 4x SFP+ breakout AOCs enable: Cost-effective 40G migration Flexible spine-leaf architectures Simplified cable management Q7: Do AOC cables require special maintenance? A7: No, AOC cables are durable, require no signal conditioning, and are more resistant to environmental factors than copper cables, reducing maintenance needs in data center environments. Q8: Can AOC cables be used for breakout configurations? A8: Yes, our QSFP+ to 4x SFP+ AOC breakout cables enable flexible 40G to 10G migration paths for cost-effective network upgrades. Q9: How do AOC cables compare to traditional optical transceivers? A9: AOC offer plug-and-play simplicity by eliminating separate transceivers, reducing points of failure while maintaining the benefits of optical transmission. Q10: Are AOC cables compatible with major switch brands? A10: Yes, our AOC cables are MSA-compliant and work with major networking equipment brands for seamless 40G/100G connectivity.