100G QSFP28 AOC Cables | Active Optical Cables
A 100G Active Optical Cable (AOC) from Fibrecross is a pre-terminated, plug-and-play solution that supports 100Gbps Ethernet applications over short distances. Using QSFP28 connectors on both ends, these cables are widely used for switch-to-switch, switch-to-server, and high-performance computing (HPC) connections.
| Part Number | Product | Data Rate | Wavelength | Length | Temp |
| GL1H-AQ2Y1M3xxM | 100G QSFP28 to QSFP28 AOC | 100Gbps | 850nm | 1~70m | 0~70 ℃ |
| GL1H-AQ2Y4M3xxM | 100G QSFP28 to 4*SFP28 AOC | 100Gbps | 850nm | 1~70m | 0~70 ℃ |
- Cloud service provider networks
- SAN and storage networks
- Data center interconnects
- Switch-to-switch and switch-to-server connectivity
- Hot-pluggable QSFP28 footprint
- Support 112Gbps aggregate bit rate
- 4×25 103.125Gpbs and 4*28 112G electrical interface
- Available in lengths up to 100m
- Power Dissipation <2.5W per cable end
- Operating Case temperature range:0°C to 70°C
- Compliant with SFF-8679,RoHS-6,SFF-8661
FAQ About 100G Active Optical Cables
A 100G QSFP28 AOC cable (Active Optical Cable) is a pre-terminated, plug-and-play interconnect that uses integrated optical transceivers to convert electrical signals into light and back. This enables reliable 100 Gbps data transmission over multimode fiber for short-reach links without the need for separate optical modules or patch cords.
100G QSFP28 Active Optical Cables typically support distances from 1 m up to 30 m over OM3/OM4 multimode fiber. For lengths beyond 30 m, separate transceiver modules with patch fiber are recommended to maintain signal integrity and low latency.
A 100G AOC cable is ideal for high-density data center environments, including switch-to-switch, switch-to-server, and rack-to-rack connections. Its low power consumption and EMI resistance make it perfect for HPC clusters and SAN storage networks where reliability and space savings are critical.
Installing 100G Active Optical Cables is straightforward: simply align the QSFP28 connectors with the switch or server ports and push until you hear a click. No software configuration is needed—once inserted, the link will negotiate at 100 Gbps automatically.
Yes, 100G AOC cables are hot-swappable, allowing you to insert or remove them without powering down your equipment. They’re IEEE 802.3ba compliant and can interoperate with legacy QSFP+ and SFP+ ports when used with the appropriate breakout cables or adapters.
