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QSFP-100G-AOC5M Overview
QSFP-100G-AOC5M is a QSFP active optical cable engineered to deliver 100G data transmission for short-range applications in high-density network environments. Designed with an integrated optical transceiver in a compact QSFP form factor, it supports Ethernet and Fibre Channel protocols, ensuring efficient and reliable connectivity for data center and enterprise network deployments.
QSFP-100G-AOC5M features a 5-meter transmission distance with precision physical dimensions optimized for rack-mounted installations in telecom and data center scenarios. Its robust design, low power consumption, and broad compatibility with major network vendors make it an ideal choice for organizations requiring high-speed, short-range interconnect solutions.
QSFP-100G-AOC5M price is $445.00, a 82.8% saving from the Cisco list price of $2,590.00. QSFP-100G-AOC5M is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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QSFP-100G-AOC5M Specifications
- Product Type
- Active Optical Cable
- Form Factor
- QSFP
- Data Rate
- 100G
- Connector Type
- QSFP
- Wavelength
- 850nm
- Transmission Distance
- Short-Range
- Fiber Type
- Multi-mode
- Max Distance
- 5m
- Supported Protocols
- Ethernet, Fibre Channel
- Network Interface
- Ethernet
- Power Consumption
- N/A
- Operating Temperature
- 0 to 70°C
- Storage Temperature
- -40 to 85°C
- Input Voltage
- N/A
- Compatibility
- Cisco, Juniper, Huawei, Arista
- Product Name
- QSFP-100G-AOC5M
- Height
- N/A
- Width
- N/A
- Depth
- N/A
- Weight
- N/A
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Product Comparison Table 
| QSFP-100G-AOC5M |  QSFP-100G-SR4-S= |  QSFP-100G-CWDM4-S= |  QSFP-100G-AOC1M |  QSFP-100G-ER4L-S= | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | Cisco, Juniper, Huawei, Arista | Cisco, Juniper, Huawei, Arista | Cisco / Juniper / Huawei / Arista | Cisco / Juniper / Huawei / Arista | Cisco, Juniper, Huawei, Arista |
| Connector Type | QSFP | MPO | LC | MPO | LC |
| Data Rate | 100G | 100G | 100G | 100G | 100G |
| Depth | N/A | N/A | 3.00 inches | N/A | 0.81 inches |
| Fiber Type | Multi-mode | Multi-mode | Single-mode | Multi-mode | Single-mode |
| Form Factor | QSFP | QSFP28 | QSFP | QSFP | QSFP |
| Height | N/A | N/A | 0.35 inches | N/A | 0.69 inches |
| Input Voltage | N/A | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V |
| Max Distance | 5m | 100 meters | 2km | 1 m | 40 km |
| Network Interface | Ethernet | Fiber | Fiber | Ethernet | Fiber |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C |
| Power Consumption | N/A | N/A | 6.0W | N/A | 8.5 W |
| Product Name | QSFP-100G-AOC5M | QSFP-100G-SR4-S= | QSFP-100G-CWDM4-S= | QSFP-100G-AOC1M | QSFP-100G-ER4L-S= |
| Product Type | Active Optical Cable | Transceiver | Transceiver | Transceiver | Transceiver |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C |
| Supported Protocols | Ethernet, Fibre Channel | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet |
| Transmission Distance | Short-Range | Short-Range | Short-Range | Short-Range | Extended-Range |
| Wavelength | 850nm | 850nm | CWDM4 (1270nm-1330nm) | 850nm | 1310 nm ±20 nm |
| Weight | N/A | N/A | 0.07 lbs | N/A | 0.25 lbs |
| Width | N/A | N/A | 3.46 inches | N/A | 3.46 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
P
Patrick Norris
4
Strong performance and easy cable routing.
Q
Quentin Lowe
5
Consistent throughput without signal degradation.
R
Ryan Fletcher
5
Lightweight and reliable for high-density switching.
S
Sean Wallace
5
Stable optical performance during peak traffic.
T
Travis Mitchell
5
Plug and play setup with predictable results.
V
Victor Stone
5
Dependable 100G AOC for medium-length interconnects.
Questions & Answers
What is the QSFP-100G-AOC5M 100GBASE QSFP Active Optical Cable, 5m?
The QSFP-100G-AOC5M is a factory-terminated 5-meter 100GBASE QSFP28 active optical cable delivering four 25Gbps lanes over OM3/OM4 multimode fiber for high-density, low-power data center and HPC interconnects.
Which bandwidth and data rate does the QSFP-100G-AOC5M support?
It supports a total aggregate bandwidth of 100Gbps, split into four independent 25Gbps channels operating over parallel multimode fiber.
What connector types are used on the QSFP-100G-AOC5M?
Both ends terminate in a hot-pluggable QSFP28 electrical interface with MPO-style optical connectors for seamless integration with 100G QSFP28 ports.
What fiber type and core size does this cable require?
The cable is optimized for OM3 and OM4 multimode fibers with 50-micron cores, ensuring low insertion loss and optimal performance at 850nm wavelength.