100G QSFP28 active optical cable, 3m length, OM3/OM4 compatible.
Data centers require reliable, high-bandwidth connections that minimize latency and physical bulk in dense rack environments. Traditional copper cables often introduce weight and signal degradation over distance, creating bottlenecks for 100G infrastructure upgrades.
The QSFP28-AOC-3m delivers an aggregated rate of 100Gb/s using four full-duplex lanes at 25Gb/s per lane. This active optical solution provides transmission distances up to 70m on OM3 fiber and 100m on OM4, eliminating the need for complex retimers found in long-reach DACs while maintaining low power consumption of just 3.5W.
Designed for IEEE 802.3bm 100GBASE SR4 and 40GBASE SR4 applications, this cable ensures seamless integration into existing 40G/100G networks. Its hot-pluggable QSFP28 footprint and RoHS compliance make it ideal for cloud computing and AI cluster deployments requiring scalable, high-performance connectivity.
Delivers 100Gb/s aggregated bandwidth with 25Gb/s per lane for ultra-fast data transfer.
Supports up to 70m on OM3 and 100m on OM4 fiber, extending network reach beyond copper limits.
Active optical construction offers lighter weight and smaller diameter compared to traditional DAC cables.
Compatible with IEEE 802.3bm, InfiniBand FDR/EDR, and 128G Fibre Channel standards.
Complete technical details for integration and deployment planning.
| Product Name | QSFP28 100G Active Optical Cable |
|---|---|
| Model Number | QSFP28-AOC-3m |
| Length | 3 meters |
| Connector Type | QSFP28 |
| Data Rate per Lane | 25.78125 Gbps |
| Aggregated Rate | 100 Gb/s |
| Wavelength | 850nm |
|---|---|
| Transmitter | VCSEL laser |
| Receiver | PIN |
| Fiber Type (OM3) | Max 70m |
| Fiber Type (OM4) | Max 100m |
| Bit Error Rate | E-12 |
| Supply Voltage | +3.3V |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 3.5 W |
| Current Draw | 1010 mA |
| Lanes | 4 full-duplex |
| Operating Temperature | 0℃ ~ +70℃ |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -20℃ ~ +85℃ |
| Relative Humidity | 0 - 85% (non-condensing) |
| Compliance | RoHS Compliant |
| IEEE Standards | IEEE 802.3bm 100GBASE-SR4, IEEE 802.3ba 40GBASE-SR4 |
|---|---|
| InfiniBand Protocols | FDR, EDR |
| Fibre Channel | 128G Fibre Channel |
| Hot-Pluggable | Yes |
|---|---|
| Multi-rate Support | 10Gbps/25Gbps per channel |
| Drop-in Replacement | Traditional DAC |
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