Product Type | Active Optical Cable (AOC) |
Cable Type | SFP28 to SFP28 |
Maximum Data Rate | 25 Gbps |
Cable Length | 5 meters |
Conductor Type | Optical Fiber |
Active/Passive | Active |
Form Factor | SFP28 Pluggable Module |
Hot Swappable | Yes |
Minimum Bend Radius | 30 mm |
Power Consumption (Typical) | 0.8 Watts per end |
Use Case | Data Center Interconnect, Rack-Scale Networking |
CISCO 25GBASE Active Optical SFP28 Cable, 5M

Key Benefits

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- Offers high-speed 25Gbps connectivity for bandwidth-demanding environments.
- Complies with TAA regulations, supporting government contract deployments.
- Active optical design ensures signal integrity and EMI resistance over 5 meters.
Product Overview
The CISCO 25GBASE Active Optical SFP28 Cable, 5M (Part Number: SFP-25G-AOC5M=) delivers high-performance connectivity for critical networking environments requiring 25Gbps speeds. Designed for use with SFP28-enabled hardware, this active optical cable ensures low-latency, EMI-resistant data transmission over a 5-meter link. With TAA compliance and a manufacturing origin in China or Taiwan, it meets broad deployment requirements, including federal or enterprise systems. Ideal for data center or rack-optimized setups, it optimizes flexibility and network performance.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Compliance & Origin
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Country of Origin | China / Taiwan |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
REACH Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | Class 1 Laser, FDA/CDRH, ISO 9001 |
MTBF | Over 100,000 hours |
Advanced Security Features
Interfaces
Interface Type | SFP28 |
Connector Type | SFP28 Male |
Port Count Supported | 2 (1 per end) |
Data Transfer Rate | 25 Gbps per channel |
Compatible Transceiver Standard | IEEE 802.3by |
Physical & Environmental
Cable Jacket Material | OFNP (Plenum) |
Cable Diameter | Approximately 3 mm |
Temperature Range (Operating) | 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F) |
Temperature Range (Storage) | -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) |
Relative Humidity (Operating) | 10% to 85% (non-condensing) |
Relative Humidity (Storage) | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
EMI/RFI Resistance | Highly resistant (optical transmission) |