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QSFP-4X10G-AOC1M=
40GBASE ACTIVE OPTICAL QSFP TO 4SFP BREAKOUT CABLE 1M
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QSFP-4X10G-AOC1M= Overview
QSFP-4X10G-AOC1M= is a high-performance QSFP transceiver designed for short-range data transmission in modern data centers, enterprise networks, and telecom environments. This active optical cable (AOC) module supports 4x10G channels for an aggregated 40G data rate, integrating advanced optical technology to deliver reliable connectivity over a 1-meter link length.
QSFP-4X10G-AOC1M= features a compact QSFP form factor with integrated fiber-optic connectors and is optimized for use with multi-mode fiber, typically operating at an 850nm wavelength. It is engineered to support Ethernet protocols and is ideal for high-density interconnect applications where low latency, reduced power consumption, and high bandwidth are critical.
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QSFP-4X10G-AOC1M= Specifications
- Product Type
- Transceiver
- Form Factor
- QSFP
- Data Rate
- 40G (4x10G)
- Connector Type
- Integrated Fiber-Optic
- Wavelength
- 850nm
- Transmission Distance
- Short-Range
- Fiber Type
- Multi-mode
- Max Distance
- 1 m
- Supported Protocols
- Ethernet
- Network Interface
- Fiber
- Power Consumption
- 2.5W
- Operating Temperature
- 0 to 70°C
- Storage Temperature
- -40 to 85°C
- Input Voltage
- 3.3V
- Compatibility
- Cisco / Juniper / Huawei / Arista
- Product Name
- QSFP-4X10G-AOC1M=
- Height
- N/A
- Width
- N/A
- Depth
- N/A
- Weight
- N/A
QSFP-4X10G-AOC1M= Use Case
Data Center Leaf-Spine Architecture Optimization with QSFP-4X10G-AOC1M 40GBASE Active Optical Breakout Cable
In a hyperscale data center, network architects deploy the 1 m QSFP-4X10G-AOC1M 40GBASE Active Optical QSFP-to-4SFP Breakout Cable to convert a single 40 Gbps QSFP port on a spine switch into four independent 10 Gbps SFP+ links for leaf switches. This use case delivers 4× port density, lowers switch hardware costs by eliminating extra line cards, and simplifies cabling for streamlined operations.
High-Performance Computing Cluster Interconnect Using QSFP-4X10G-AOC1M 1 m Active Optical Breakout
A research organization deploying a GPU-accelerated HPC cluster uses the QSFP-4X10G-AOC1M 1 m breakout cable to split each 40 Gbps QSFP port on the interconnect switch into four 10 Gbps fabric links to compute nodes. The result is wire-speed throughput with minimal latency overhead and a cleaner, more manageable rack-level cabling topology that maximizes compute efficiency.
Telecommunications Metro Ethernet Edge Breakout with QSFP-4X10G-AOC1M 40GBASE Active Optical Cable
A service provider’s central office leverages the QSFP-4X10G-AOC1M 1 m cable to transform one 40 Gbps QSFP port into four discrete 10 Gbps circuits for enterprise and campus customers. This deployment enables flexible service provisioning, optimized use of existing 40 GBASE QSFP ports, and reduced CAPEX by avoiding additional 10 Gbps line cards while accelerating time-to-revenue.
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Product Comparison Table
 QSFP-4X10G-AOC1M= |  QSFP-40G-SR4-S= |  QSFP-4X10G-AOC7M= |  QSFP-40G-LR4 |  QSFP-4X10G-LR-S= | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | Cisco / Juniper / Huawei / Arista | Cisco / Juniper / Huawei / Arista | Cisco / Juniper / Huawei / Arista | Cisco / Juniper / Huawei / Arista | Cisco / Juniper / Huawei / Arista |
| Connector Type | Integrated Fiber-Optic | MPO | Direct Attach | LC | LC |
| Data Rate | 40G (4x10G) | 40G | 4x10G | 40G | 10G |
| Depth | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.85 inches |
| Fiber Type | Multi-mode | Multi-mode | Multi-mode | Single-mode | Single-mode |
| Form Factor | QSFP | QSFP | QSFP | QSFP | QSFP |
| Height | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.27 inches |
| Input Voltage | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V |
| Max Distance | 1 m | 70-100 meters | 7 meters | 10 km | 10 km |
| Network Interface | Fiber | Fiber | Ethernet | 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 | 2.5W | 4.0W | N/A | 4.0 W | 3.5 W |
| Product Name | QSFP-4X10G-AOC1M= | QSFP-40G-SR4-S= | QSFP-4X10G-AOC7M= | QSFP-40G-LR4 | QSFP-4X10G-LR-S= |
| Product Type | Transceiver | 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 | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet |
| Transmission Distance | Short-Range | Short-Range | Short-Range | Long-Range | Long-Range |
| Wavelength | 850nm | 850 nm | N/A | 1310 nm | 1310 nm |
| Weight | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.10 lbs |
| Width | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.66 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
K
Kevin Foster
4
Compact AOC cable ideal for dense rack deployments.
B
Brian Scott
5
Stable signal across all four SFP+ connections.
J
Jason Turner
3
Simplified cabling while maintaining consistent performance.
M
Mark Hughes
4
Reliable breakout solution for aggregation switches.
Questions & Answers
What is the QSFP-4X10G-AOC1M cable?
The QSFP-4X10G-AOC1M is a 1-meter active optical breakout cable that converts a 40GBASE QSFP+ port to four independent 10G SFP+ ports.
Which data rates does this cable support?
It supports 40Gbps aggregate throughput on the QSFP+ end and 10Gbps per channel on each SFP+ breakout segment.
What is the maximum reach of the 1M QSFP-4X10G-AOC cable?
The cable provides reliable signal transmission over distances up to one meter in optical-grade environments.
Which connector types are used on the QSFP-4X10G-AOC1M?
It features a QSFP+ male connector on one end and four SFP+ male connectors on the other end.