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

Key Benefits

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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 |