| Type | Active Optical Cable (AOC) |
| Form Factor | QSFP to QSFP |
| Length | 5 meters (16.404 feet) |
| Enclosure Color | Gray |
| Hot-Swappable | Yes |
| Cable Technology | Fiber Optic |
| Product Family | Cisco 100GBASE |
| Cable Type | 100GBASE AOC |
| Application | Data center interconnect, 100GbE networking |
| Bandwidth | 100 Gbps |
Cisco QSFP-100G-AOC5M 100GBASE Active Optical Cable, 5M
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- Fiber optic cable designed for 100GBASE network standards
- QSFP connectors on both ends ensure compatibility with 100G Cisco QSFP ports
- Hot-swappable design enables efficient I/O integration
- Length of 16.404 feet (5 meters) ideal for short-range interconnects
- TAA-compliant and manufactured in China or Taiwan
- Gray enclosure for discrete rack-level visibility
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- Delivers high-performance 100G networking over fiber optics for low-latency interconnects
- Hot-swappable plug-and-play design reduces downtime and simplifies deployment
- TAA compliance supports eligibility for government and regulated market procurements
Product Overview
The Cisco QSFP-100G-AOC5M is a high-speed 5-meter active optical cable engineered for 100 Gigabit Ethernet connections. Designed for Cisco QSFP ports, this hot-swappable device ensures plug-and-play deployment in data center and enterprise environments. Built with fiber optic technology, it delivers efficient, low-latency, high-bandwidth performance. Finished in gray and measuring approximately 16.404 feet, it offers both utility and visual integration in rack deployments. TAA-compliant and manufactured in China or Taiwan, it supports policy-driven networks with reliable, scalable performance.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
| Cable Jacket Material | Plenum-rated (OFNP) |
| Cable Diameter | 3.0 mm (typical) |
| Minimum Bend Radius | 30 mm |
| Weight | 0.5 kg (approximate) |
| Temperature Range (Operating) | 0°C to 70°C |
| Temperature Range (Storage) | -40°C to 85°C |
| Relative Humidity (Operating) | 5% to 85% (non-condensing) |
| Relative Humidity (Storage) | 0% to 85% |
Cloud Management & Licensing
| Management Interface | Not Applicable (Passive Cable) |
| Licensing Required | No |
Interfaces
| Interface Type | QSFP28 |
| Left Connector Type | QSFP28 |
| Right Connector Type | QSFP28 |
| Left Connector Gender | Not Included |
| Right Connector Gender | Not Included |
| Connector Interface Compatibility | Compliant with QSFP MSA |
| Data Transfer Rate | 100 Gbps |
| Transceiver Type | Active Optical Cable |
Compliance & Origin
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| Country of Origin | China or Taiwan |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes |
| EMC Compliance | FCC Class A, CE |
| Industry Standards | Compliant with IEEE 802.3bm and SFF-8665 |
| Safety Certifications | UL 94 V-0, Laser Class 1 (IEC 60825-1) |
Advanced Security Features
| Encryption Support | No |
| Secure Boot | No |
| Tamper Detection | No |
