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Cisco QSFP28 active optical cable, multicolour, 10 m

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Cisco Systems, Inc. QSFP-100G-AOC10M= 100G fibre optic cable 10 m

SKU CH-FW2B-G48A4 MPN QSFP-100G-AOC10M=

A 10 metre active optical cable with QSFP28 connectors on both ends for 100 Gbit/s links

  • Connector detailsQSFP28 Network
  • Product typeFiber Optic
  • Product colorMulticolor
  • Overall length32.81 ft (10 m)
  • 100 Gbit/s throughput for high-density links
  • 10 metre reach connects rack-adjacent gear
  • QSFP28 ends plug straight into Cisco NCS 5500 ports
  • Active optical design keeps signal clean over distance
  • RoHS compliant build meets environmental standards

Cisco 100GBASE QSFP Active Optical Cable

This 10 metre active optical cable carries 100 Gbit/s over QSFP28 connectors at each end. It is built for Cisco NCS 5500 routers and similar high-density network equipment. The multicolour jacket aids cable identification in busy racks. Buyers deploying 100 GbE links in data-centre or campus cores will use this cable.

Check QSFP28 port availability

Verify that each target device presents a QSFP28 receptacle rated for 100 Gbit/s operation. Confirm the 10 metre reach matches the physical spacing between the two endpoints. Ensure the routing path can accommodate the cable bend radius without stress. The active design requires compatible host ports that supply the necessary control signals.

RoHS compliance and active electronics simplify

RoHS certification confirms the assembly meets restricted-substance requirements for regulated environments. The integrated active circuitry handles signal conditioning so no external transceivers are needed. This reduces insertion loss budgeting and eliminates separate module inventory. The multicolour coding helps technicians trace connections during maintenance.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameCisco
Product typeFiber Optic
Product colorMulticolor
Ports & slots
Connector detailsQSFP28 Network
Size & build
Overall length32.81 ft (10 m)
Shipping weight0.68 kg
Package size295 × 260 × 41 mm

Questions about this item

Does the 10 m Cisco QSFP-100G-AOC10M= arrive as a single assembly or do I need to purchase separate transceivers?

The cable is an active optical assembly with QSFP28 connectors permanently fitted on both ends, so no separate transceiver modules are required.

The only length listed is 10 m — how do I decide whether this reach is right for my rack layout?

At 32.81 ft the cable spans typical intra-rack or adjacent-rack distances; choose it when the switch-to-switch or switch-to-router path is within that range.

What does the 100 Gbit/s rating deliver when the cable is plugged into a Cisco NCS 5500 router?

It provides a 100 Gbit/s active optical link between two QSFP28 ports on the NCS 5500, with the cable’s built-in electronics handling signal conditioning across the 10 m span.

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