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QSFP-4X10G-AOC7M=
40GBASE Active Optical QSFP to 4SFP breakout Cable, 7m
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QSFP-4X10G-AOC7M= Overview
QSFP-4X10G-AOC7M= is a high-speed QSFP transceiver utilizing active optical cable technology to support four 10G channels, delivering an aggregate data rate of 40G. It is designed for short-range transmissions in data centers, enterprise networks, and telecom applications, with a precise QSFP form factor and integrated multi-mode fiber components.
This module provides low latency connectivity with Ethernet protocol support and is engineered for high-density network environments. Its compact physical dimensions, energy-efficient operation, and broad compatibility with major networking vendors make QSFP-4X10G-AOC7M= an ideal solution for modern high-performance infrastructures.
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QSFP-4X10G-AOC7M= Specifications
- Product Type
- Transceiver
- Form Factor
- QSFP
- Data Rate
- 4x10G
- Connector Type
- Direct Attach
- Wavelength
- N/A
- Transmission Distance
- Short-Range
- Fiber Type
- Multi-mode
- Max Distance
- 7 meters
- Supported Protocols
- Ethernet
- Network Interface
- Ethernet
- Power Consumption
- N/A
- 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-AOC7M=
- Height
- N/A
- Width
- N/A
- Depth
- N/A
- Weight
- N/A
QSFP-4X10G-AOC7M= Use Case
High-Density Top-of-Rack 40G-to-4×10G Server Breakout with QSFP-4X10G-AOC7M
In hyperscale data centers, network architects deploy the QSFP-4X10G-AOC7M 40GBASE Active Optical QSFP-to-4SFP breakout cable (7 m) to aggregate four 10GbE server ports onto a single 40GbE switch uplink. This reduces cable density by 75%, streamlines rack layout, and maintains full 40 Gbps throughput. Outcome: maximized rack utilization, simplified management, and consistent low-latency connectivity for east-west traffic.
Flexible Virtualization Uplinks in Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments
Cloud service providers leverage the QSFP-4X10G-AOC7M cable to deliver four independent 10G SFP+ uplinks from one 40GBASE QSFP+ port on virtualized hyperconverged switches. Deployed over 7 m, it enables dynamic VM migration, granular tenant isolation, and elastic bandwidth scaling without additional optics. Outcome: faster service onboarding, reduced capital expense, and improved SLA compliance in multi-tenant racks.
High-Performance Computing Cluster Interconnect for AI/ML Workloads
Research institutions connect GPU-accelerated nodes using the QSFP-4X10G-AOC7M Active Optical breakout cable to split a 40GbE fabric into four 10 GbE links, optimizing traffic flows for distributed training and parallel data processing. The 7 m reach fits dense rack layouts, eliminating fan-out modules. Outcome: enhanced inter-node bandwidth, lower latency jitter, and simplified cabling for scalable AI/ML cluster deployments.
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Product Comparison Table
 QSFP-4X10G-AOC7M= |  QSFP-4SFP10G-CU5M |  QSFP-H40G-AOC3M |  QSFP-4X10G-AOC1M= |  CVR-QSFP-SFP10G= | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | Cisco / Juniper / Huawei / Arista | Cisco / Juniper / Huawei / Arista | N/A | Cisco / Juniper / Huawei / Arista | Cisco / Juniper / Huawei / Arista |
| Connector Type | Direct Attach | N/A | N/A | Integrated Fiber-Optic | LC |
| Data Rate | 4x10G | 10G (per channel, 40G aggregate) | 40G | 40G (4x10G) | 10G |
| Depth | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1.5 inches |
| Fiber Type | Multi-mode | N/A | Multi-mode | Multi-mode | Single-mode |
| Form Factor | QSFP | QSFP / SFP10G | QSFP | QSFP | QSFP / SFP |
| Height | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.63 inches |
| Input Voltage | 3.3V | N/A | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V |
| Max Distance | 7 meters | 5m | 3 m | 1 m | 10 km |
| Network Interface | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet | Fiber | 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 | N/A | 2.5W | 2.5W |
| Product Name | QSFP-4X10G-AOC7M= | QSFP-4SFP10G-CU5M | QSFP-H40G-AOC3M | QSFP-4X10G-AOC1M= | CVR-QSFP-SFP10G= |
| 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 | Short-Range | Long-Range |
| Wavelength | N/A | N/A | 850 nm | 850nm | 1310 nm |
| Weight | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.07 lbs |
| Width | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.55 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
K
Kevin Marshall
4
Easy to route and manage in racks.
B
Brian Rogers
5
Stable performance with no interruptions.
J
Jason Lopez
3
Well-suited for medium-length aggregation links.
M
Mark Anderson
4
Durable and reliable for enterprise deployments.
Questions & Answers
What is the QSFP-4X10G-AOC7M=?
The QSFP-4X10G-AOC7M= is a 40GBASE active optical breakout cable converting a single QSFP+ port into four 10G SFP+ ports over a 7 m OM3 fiber link.
Which devices are compatible with the QSFP-4X10G-AOC7M=?
This breakout cable is interoperable with any QSFP+ and SFP+ compliant switches, routers, and network interface cards following the MSA standard.
What is the maximum data rate supported?
Each of the four SFP+ channels supports up to 10 Gbps, while the QSFP+ port aggregates 40 Gbps total bandwidth.
How long is the QSFP-4X10G-AOC7M=?
The QSFP-4X10G-AOC7M= has an overall cable length of 7 meters between the QSFP+ and the four SFP+ breakout ends.