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Black Box QSFP+ active optical cable 15 m 40 Gbps

Black Box Corporation

Black Box Corporation QSFP-H40G-AOC15M-BB network ethernet cable 15m 40 Gbps

SKU CH-1WTQ-E1J79 MPN QSFP-H40G-AOC15M-BB

Active optical cable delivers 40 Gbps over 15 metres for high-density 40GbE and Infiniband QDR links

  • 40 Gbps throughput for high-speed data links
  • 15 m reach connects rack-mounted equipment
  • QSFP+ MSA compliant for multi-vendor interoperability
  • Cisco compatible with QSFP-H40G-AOC10M= reference
  • SFF-8436 standard ensures reliable 40G Ethernet and InfiniBand QDR

Cisco-Compatible 40 Gbps Active Optical Cable

This 15 metre QSFP+ active optical cable delivers 40 Gbps connectivity for data-centre switches, routers and servers. It is built to the QSFP+ MSA and SFF-8436 specifications and programmed for full Cisco QSFP-H40G-AOC10M= compatibility. The ultra-thin, lightweight construction reduces port stress and improves airflow in dense racks.

Suits 40 GbE, Infiniband QDR and Fibre Channel links

It fits networking teams deploying 40 Gb Ethernet, Infiniband QDR or 4G/8G/10G Fibre Channel over QSFP+ ports. The design is optimised for indoor rack-to-rack or intra-rack runs where standard active optical reach is sufficient. It does not serve links that require longer reach than 15 metres, ruggedised jacketing or direct-attach copper economics.

15 metre reach at 40 Gbps

The cable provides a fixed 15 metre active optical link at 40 Gbps, which is the single parameter that determines whether it matches the physical topology of the installation.

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Specifications

Size & build
Shipping weight2.27 kg
Package size203 × 152 × 76 mm

Questions about this item

How much heat or power does the 40 Gbps active optical cable generate when running continuously?

Active optical cables consume very little power and produce minimal heat compared to copper alternatives, helping airflow in dense 40 Gbps deployments.

What ports must my equipment already have to use this QSFP+ AOC?

Both ends need QSFP+ ports that support 40 Gbps Ethernet, InfiniBand QDR or 4G/8G/10G Fibre Channel.

Will this 15 m cable work with older 10 Gbps switches I still have?

The cable is built for 40 Gbps QSFP+ links and does not automatically negotiate down to 10 Gbps SFP+ ports.

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