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Black QSFP+ active optical cable with latching plugs on both ends, fifteen metres long

STARTECH

STARTECH QSFPH40GAO15 QSFP+ Active Optical Cable 15 m 40 GbE

SKU CH-NHWQ-9HZGN MPN QSFPH40GAO15

A 15 m active optical cable with QSFP+ connectors delivers 40 GbE links while consuming under 1.5 W and is guaranteed compatible with Cisco QSFP-H40G-AOC15M

  • Cable categoryQSFP+
  • First connector1 x QSFP+ Latching Plug
  • Second connector1 x QSFP+ Latching Plug
  • Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cable
  • Overall length49 ft (14.9 m)
  • Product colorBlack
  • Guaranteed Cisco QSFP-H40G-AOC15M compatibility for drop-in deployment
  • Lifetime warranty on every StarTech.com SFP cable
  • Tested to match or exceed OEM and MSA standards
  • Low power draw below 1.5 W for efficient operation
  • Hot-swappable design enables changes without system downtime

What This Cable Is

The StarTech QSFPH40GAO15 is a QSFP+ active optical cable built for 40 GbE links up to 15 metres. It carries a latching QSFP+ plug on each end and is guaranteed compatible with the Cisco QSFP-H40G-AOC15M. The assembly draws less than 1.5 watts and meets MSA industry standards.

Check Before You Order

Verify that both endpoints accept QSFP+ modules and support 40 GbE over active optical cable. Confirm the 15 metre reach matches the rack-to-rack or row-to-row distance in your layout. Ensure the switch or router firmware recognises third-party optics that comply with MSA specifications.

Who This Suits

Network engineers who need a drop-in replacement for the Cisco QSFP-H40G-AOC15M at 40 GbE over 15 metres. Teams that require hot-swappable, low-power fibre links between compatible switches. Buyers needing longer reaches, different connector types, or speeds above 40 GbE should look at other cable families.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameQSFPH40GAO15
Product typeNetwork Ethernet Cable
Product colorBlack
Connectivity
Cable categoryQSFP+
Ports & slots
First connector1 x QSFP+ Latching Plug
Second connector1 x QSFP+ Latching Plug
Size & build
Overall length49 ft (14.9 m)
Shipping weight0.24 kg
Package size270 × 250 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Does the cable come with any extra adapters or do I need to buy QSFP+ transceivers separately?

The cable has QSFP+ latching plugs on both ends and is a complete active optical assembly, so no separate transceivers are required.

I see only a 15 m version listed; is that the only length available for this model?

This model is the 15 m (49 ft) variant; other lengths would carry a different part number.

What does the 40 GbE rating mean for actual throughput when the cable is installed in a switch?

It supports 40 Gigabit Ethernet line-rate traffic with power draw under 1.5 W and is hot-swappable for live deployment.

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