Active Optical Cable Assembly for QSFP+ to SFP+ Applications

A fiber fanout cable assembly supporting the interoperability of 40 Gigabit Ethernet (40GbE) switch ports and 10GbE server ports is now available from the Sopto.com. 

This Active Optical Cable (AOC) Assembly for QSFP+ to SFP+ Applications incorporates industry-leading VCSEL and light-engine technologies to deliver exceptional cost and performance value for data centers and high-performance computing (HPC) clusters. The hybrid AOC assembly transitions a single QSFP+ port with four parallel channels to four individual, single-channel SFP+ ports in top-of-rack (ToR) applications and at distances up to 100 meters. 

40G QSFP+ to 4X 10G SFP+ Breakout Active Optical Cable

The fanout cable assembly addresses a common data center and HPC problem in which QSFP+ switch ports are under-utilized. Because the fanout assembly allows direct-attach transitions at a one-to-four QSFP+ to SFP+ ratio, more 40GbE uplinks can be deployed. This  AOC fanout assembly  helps simplify cable routing for 10GbE aggregation and 40GbE top-of-rack applications while allowing optimization of the limited QSFP+ uplinks found on today’s network switches.

It provides a true plug-and-play, low-cost, low-power and low-latency alternative to the pluggable modules and patch cords commonly used today.”

With no optical splices, the AOC Assembly for QSFP+ to SFP+ Applications provides seamless, end-to-end connectivity over bend-insensitive, multimode fiber. The number of connections is cut in half compared to traditional module solutions. Fewer connection points can improve reliability, reduce optical loss and latency, and lower power consumption.

56G QSFP+ Active Optical Cable

The cable assembly supports cost efficiency in a number of ways. Each of the cable assembly’s parallel channels is synchronized to provide interoperability between the 40GbE and 10GbE interfaces, which limits the amount of optical debugging and tuning required, which can speed up installation. 

The lightweight, thin fiber assembly makes cable routing and dress-out easier while allowing better air flow in the rack, potentially reducing cooling costs. In addition, one product replaces three (two types of transceivers and a fiber cable), lowering cost and reducing purchasing and inventory management complexity.

The cable assembly is available in lengths up to 100 meters with the individual and uniform fanout lengths ranging from 1 meter to 2.5 meters. It is designed to meet SFF-8436, -8431, -8472 and -8432 standards. All our Active Optical products meet FCC Class B and CE Emissions and Immunity requirements, CDRH/IEC 60825-1 and are *RoHS 2011/65/EU compliant. 

For purchasing more high quality active optical cables with low cost or for more products’ information, please contact a Sopto representative by calling 86-755-36946668, or by sending an email to info@sopto.com.