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QSFP-4X10G-AOC10M=
40GBASE ACTIVE OPTICAL QSFP TO 4SFP BREAKOUT CABLE 10M
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QSFP-4X10G-AOC10M= is a QSFP transceiver that delivers a total data rate of 40G (4x10G) over short-range links, specifically engineered for high-speed Ethernet connectivity in data centers and enterprise networks. Designed as an active optical cable module, it integrates a direct attach configuration with a compact form factor that meets the demands of high-density, low-latency telecom and networking environments.
Featuring a reliable 10‑meter transmission distance, QSFP-4X10G-AOC10M= offers robust performance without compromising on space or efficiency. Its precise physical dimensions and streamlined design enable seamless integration into modern high-performance computing systems, making it an ideal solution for critical applications that require high-speed, reliable, and cost-effective data transmission.
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In enterprise data centers deploying spine-leaf architectures, the 40GBASE Active Optical QSFP to 4SFP Breakout Cable 10M (QSFP-4X10G-AOC10M) converts a single 40G QSFP+ port on a spine switch into four independent 10G SFP+ links to leaf switches. This solution accelerates network deployment, minimizes optical transceiver inventory, and delivers up to 40 Gbps of aggregated bandwidth with reduced cabling complexity and lower total cost of ownership.
In high-performance computing (HPC) environments, compute nodes and storage arrays often feature 10G SFP+ ports while network fabrics run at 40G. The QSFP-4X10G-AOC10M 40GBASE breakout cable provides a direct 10 m active optical link that splits a 40G QSFP+ port into four 10G SFP+ connections. This setup ensures ultra-low latency, high throughput, and efficient resource utilization, improving simulation runtimes and data‐intensive workflow performance.
Regional ISPs operating Points-of-Presence (PoPs) often require aggregation of multiple 10G subscriber links into a 40G core uplink. The QSFP-4X10G-AOC10M 10 m Active Optical QSFP to 4SFP breakout cable enables four 10G SFP+ customer lines to converge over a single 40G QSFP+ port, reducing hardware spend and simplifying link management. The result is increased port density, streamlined maintenance, and optimized capital expenditure.
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| Compatibility | N/A | Cisco / Juniper / Huawei / Arista | Cisco, Juniper, Huawei, Arista | Cisco, Juniper, Huawei, Arista | Cisco / Juniper / Huawei / Arista |
| Connector Type | Direct Attach | N/A | LC | LC Duplex | MPO |
| Data Rate | 40G (4x10G) | 10G (per channel, 40G aggregate) | 10G | 40G | 40G |
| Depth | N/A | N/A | 3.7 inches | 1.65 inches | N/A |
| Fiber Type | N/A | N/A | Multi-mode | Single-mode | Multi-mode |
| Form Factor | QSFP | QSFP / SFP10G | QSFP+ | QSFP | QSFP |
| Height | N/A | N/A | 0.7 inches | 0.55 inches | N/A |
| Input Voltage | N/A | N/A | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V |
| Max Distance | 10 meters | 5m | 300 meters | 40 km | 100 meters |
| Network Interface | Ethernet | Ethernet | Fiber | Fiber | Ethernet |
| 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 | 3.5 W | 3.5W | 4 W |
| Product Name | QSFP-4X10G-AOC10M= | QSFP-4SFP10G-CU5M | CVR-4SFP10G-QSFP= | QSFP-40G-ER4= | QSFP-40G-SR4-S |
| Product Type | Transceiver | Direct Attach Copper Cable | 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 | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet |
| Transmission Distance | Short-Range | Short-Range | Short-Range | Extended-Range | Short-Range |
| Wavelength | N/A | N/A | 850 nm | 1310 nm | 850 nm |
| Weight | N/A | N/A | 0.3 lbs | 0.2 lbs | N/A |
| Width | N/A | N/A | 2.2 inches | 0.55 inches | N/A |
The QSFP-4X10G-AOC10M= is a 10-meter 40GBASE Active Optical breakout cable that splits one QSFP+ port into four 10G SFP+ channels for high-density data center interconnects.
It uses multimode graded-index fiber optimized for 850 nm wavelength transmission, ensuring low attenuation and high-bandwidth performance over 10 meters.
The QSFP-4X10G-AOC10M= supports reliable high-speed transmission up to 10 meters in standard data center environments, meeting IEEE 40GBASE-SR4 and 10GBASE-SR specifications.
This breakout cable is ideal for leaf-spine architectures, top-of-rack deployments, SAN connectivity, server clusters and switch-to-switch aggregation in high-density data centers.