40G QSFP+ to QSFP+ QDR Active Optical Cable 10M OM3 Multimode 4-Channel

The 40G QSFP+ QDR active optical cable delivers reliable high-speed 4-channel transmission over OM3 fiber, ideal for data center and HPC interconnects.

SKU AOC-40GQSFP-10 Category
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The 40G QSFP+ to QSFP+ QDR Active Optical Cable (AOC) is a high-performance interconnect solution designed for reliable, high-speed data transmission in modern data centers and enterprise networks. Supporting Quad Data Rate (QDR) 40Gbps connectivity, it provides a stable and low-latency link between QSFP+ ports over OM3 multimode fiber.

This 10-meter active optical cable integrates optical transceivers and fiber into a single assembly, ensuring superior signal integrity compared to passive copper solutions. Its 4-channel parallel architecture enables efficient parallel transmission, making it ideal for switch-to-switch and switch-to-server connections in high-density environments. The OM3 multimode fiber construction ensures optimized short-reach performance, while the active design reduces EMI and supports consistent high-bandwidth operation.

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InterfaceQSFP+ to QSFP+
Data Rate40G QDR (4×10G lanes)
Channel Structure4-Channel Parallel Optical
Fiber TypeOM3 Multimode
Length10M (Customizable)
Cable TypeActive Optical Fiber
LatencyUltra Low
EMI ProtectionFull Optical Isolation
Connector TypeQSFP+
ApplicationData Center / HPC / Cloud
CompatibilityMulti-vendor (OEM configurable)
Operating Temp0°C to +70°C
ComplianceRoHS | CE
  • 40G QSFP+ to QSFP+ high-speed interconnect
  • Supports QDR 40Gbps data transmission
  • 4-channel parallel optical architecture
  • Active Optical Cable (AOC) design for signal integrity
  • OM3 multimode fiber optimized for short-range links
  • Low latency and high bandwidth performance
  • EMI-resistant optical transmission
  • Plug-and-play installation, no configuration required
  • Data center spine-leaf architectures
  • High-performance computing (HPC) clusters
  • Cloud computing infrastructure
  • Enterprise core and aggregation networks
  • Switch-to-switch 40G interconnects
  • Storage area networks (SAN)

We provide full OEM and ODM services, including custom cable lengths, connector coding, EEPROM programming, vendor compatibility tuning, labeling, and packaging design. Solutions can be adapted for different switch platforms and data center architectures.

Customize DAC & AOC High-Speed Cable Solution

Cable Type Passive DAC / Active DAC (ACC) / Active Optical Cable (AOC)
Form Factor SFP+ / SFP28 / QSFP+ / QSFP28 / QSFP56 / QSFP-DD / OSFP
Data Rate 10G / 25G / 40G / 50G / 100G / 200G / 400G / 800G
Cable Length 0.5m–15m (DAC) / 1m–100m (AOC)
Transmission Medium Twinax Copper / Multimode Optical Fiber
Connector Compatibility Cisco / NVIDIA / Arista / Juniper / Dell / HPE / Generic Compatible
Jacket Type PVC / LSZH
EEPROM Coding OEM Compatible Programming Available
Operating Temperature Commercial / Industrial Grade

Q1: What does QDR 40G mean?
A: QDR (Quad Data Rate) refers to 40Gbps transmission using four parallel 10G channels within the QSFP+ interface.

Q2: How is an AOC different from a DAC cable?
A: AOC uses optical fiber with active transceivers, offering longer reach, lower latency, and better EMI resistance compared to DAC copper cables.

Q3: What is OM3 fiber used for?
A: OM3 multimode fiber is optimized for high-speed short-reach transmission, commonly used in data centers for 10G and 40G links.

Q4: Can this cable work with any QSFP+ switch?
A: It is compatible with most major vendors, but EEPROM coding may be required for full system compatibility.

Q5: Is this suitable for long-distance transmission?
A: This model is optimized for short-to-medium reach (up to 10 meters), typical for intra-data-center connections.