Product Type | Active Optical Cable |
Form Factor | SFP28 to SFP28 |
Cable Length | 10 m |
Data Rate | 25 Gbps |
Application | Data Center, Cloud Networking |
Latency | Low-latency, high performance |
Technology | Active Optical |
Weight | 0.2 kg |
Power Consumption | Below 1.0W per end |
Lenovo 10m 25G SFP28 Active Optical Cable (4X97A94012)




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- Enables low-latency, high-bandwidth data transfer up to 25G over 10 meters, ideal for dense server environments
- TAA compliance makes it suitable for U.S. government and regulated market purchases
- High-quality Lenovo build and origin in Mexico enhances logistics and compliance assurance
Product Overview
The Lenovo 10m 25G SFP28 Active Optical Cable (Part Number 4X97A94012) supports 25 Gbps data rates between SFP28 interfaces. With a 10-meter length, it’s optimized for data center and cloud networking applications requiring minimal latency and high signal fidelity. Its active optical design outperforms passive cables at long range. TAA compliance and Mexican manufacturing offer strategic procurement benefits, especially for government and enterprise-grade environments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Cable Jacket Type | OFNP (Plenum Rated) |
Diameter | 3.0 mm |
Minimum Bend Radius | 30 mm |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 85°C |
Operating Humidity | 10% to 85% (non-condensing) |
Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Durability | 500 insertion/removal cycles |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Managed via Cloud | |
Licensing Required |
Interfaces
Connector Type (Both Ends) | SFP28 |
Interface Standard | IEEE 802.3by |
Transmission Medium | Multi-mode Fiber |
Transmission Distance | Up to 10 meters |
Data Transfer Rate | 25 Gbps |
Cable Type | Optical Fiber |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
REACH Compliance | Yes |
Certifications | CE, FCC, UL |
Advanced Security Features
Firewalls / IDS / IPS | |
Signal Integrity Features | Active signal conditioning |
Encryption Support |