Product Type | Active Optical Cable (AOC) |
Cable Length | 1 meter |
Form Factor | QSFP28 to QSFP28 |
Wire Diameter | 3.5 mm |
Bend Radius | 30 mm |
Color | Beige pull tab |
Data Rate | 100 Gbps |
Fiber Type | Multimode Fiber (MMF) |
Connector Type | QSFP28 |
Active/Passive | Active |
Power Consumption | ≤ 2.5W per end |
CISCO QSFP-100G-AOC1M= 100GBASE 1M Active Optical Cable

Key Benefits

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- Engineered by CISCO, a trusted leader in networking, ensuring optimal compatibility and reliability
- Short 1-meter length and slim diameter reduce clutter in high-density environments
- TAA compliance and 5-year warranty make it suitable for government and enterprise use
Product Overview
The CISCO QSFP-100G-AOC1M= is a high-performance 1-meter active optical cable engineered for 100GBASE networking environments. Designed with QSFP connectors on both ends, it supports efficient high-speed data transmission across short distances. Its slim 3.5mm diameter and 30mm bend radius make it ideal for dense cabling setups. With a beige pull tab for quick installation and removal, the cable is also TAA-compliant and backed by a 5-year Cisco warranty, ensuring enterprise-grade durability. Ideal for high-throughput, low-latency applications in data centers and high-performance computing environments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Cable Diameter | 3.5 mm |
Minimum Bend Radius | 30 mm |
Cable Jacket Material | Plenum-rated OFNP |
Operating Temperature Range | 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F) |
Storage Temperature Range | -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) |
Operating Humidity | 10% – 85% (non-condensing) |
Storage Humidity | 5% – 95% (non-condensing) |
Environmental Compliance | RoHS |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Managed via Software | |
Licensing Requirement | None |
Interfaces
Interface Supported | 100GBASE-SR4, 100G Ethernet |
Transceiver Type | QSFP28 AOC |
Connectors | QSFP28 male to QSFP28 male |
Signal Transmission | Optical (850 nm wavelength) |
Application | Short-reach interconnects between switches/routers or server NICs |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | China/Taiwan |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | CE, FCC, UL, RoHS |
Trade Compliance | TAA |
Warranty | 5-year manufacturer warranty |
Advanced Security Features
Hardware Authentication | EEPROM with Cisco-compatible coding |
Encryption Support | Not applicable for AOC cables |