Features of 40G Fiber Active Optical Cable
l40Gb/s active optical cable up to 100m OM2 MMF
l850nm VCSEL and PIN receiver
lSingle 3.3V power supply
lOperating Case Temperature: -5~75℃
lHot pluggable
lLow Power Consumption
lLight weight
lSmall Bend Radius
lDigital Diagnostic Monitor(DDM)
lAll-metal Housing for Superior EMI Performance
40G QSFP+ to QSFP+ AOC Cable Application
lDatacom
lLow-latency and high-speed interconnections for high performance computing(HPC)
l40G Ethernet SR4
lOther high-throughput data transmission network
lStorage area Network(SAN)
Compatible
Cisco, Juniper, H3C, Huawei, Alcatel, Allied Telesis, Zyxel, Brocade, Mikrotik, Extreme, Blade, D-linnk Netgear, Finisar, ZTE, Linksys, SMC, Ruijie, Avaya, 3com, Enterasys, Redeback, Planet etc.
AOC vs DAC Technical Specification Comparison
| Parameter | 40G QSFP+ AOC (OM2) | 40G QSFP+ DAC (Copper) |
| Max Reach | 3 Meters (up to 100m) | 7 Meters |
| Weight | Lightweight / Flexible | Heavy / Rigid |
| EMI Resistance | Excellent (Immune) | Poor (Susceptible) |
| Power Consumption | Low (<1.5W) | Ultra-Low (Near Zero) |
| Latency | Minimal (Optical) | Minimal (Electrical) |
In a 40G environment, choosing between an AOC and a Transceiver+Jumper combination is about balancing simplicity and cost. For short-reach 3m links, the Unitekfiber 40G AOC removes the risk of link-loss caused by contaminated connectors.
Application Tip: Ensure your switch ports are configured for 40G (non-breakout mode) to maintain a stable 4x10G parallel link over the OM2 media.
Are you planning a high-density network upgrade or a greenfield data center deployment? Consult with our technical experts to find the most efficient 40G/100G cabling path for your specific architecture.
