QSFP-100G-AOC3M Cisco Compatible 100G QSFP28 AOC (3m)
Cisco compatible QSFP-100G-AOC3M - Key Features
- Compatibility: Cisco
- Cable Type: Active Optical Cable (AOC)
- Cable Configuration: Point-to-Point
- Connector Type: QSFP28 to QSFP28
- Supported Data Rate: 96.97 Gbps - 112.2 Gbps
- Maximum Distance: 3 meters
- Fiber Type: OM3 (0.5-50m) | OM4 (70-100m)
- DDM/DOM: Supported
- Forward Error Correction (FEC): Host FEC Supported
- Temperature Range: Standard 0°-70°C
- MTBF: 1000000 hours
Cisco QSFP-100G-AOC3M Price
In Stock - Ships Next Business DayCisco compatible QSFP-100G-AOC3M Specifications
Cable Type | Active Optical Cable (AOC) |
Cable Configuration | Point-to-Point |
Connector Type | QSFP28 to QSFP28 |
Supported Data Rate | 96.97 Gbps - 112.2 Gbps |
Supported Ethernet Applications | 100G Ethernet (103.125 Gbps) |
Supported InfiniBand Applications | InfiniBand EDR (100 Gbps) |
Maximum Distance | 3 meters |
Media Type | Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF) |
Fiber Type | OM3 (0.5-50m) | OM4 (70-100m) |
Wavelength | 850 nm |
Transmitter Type | VSCEL Laser |
Receiver Type | PIN photodiode |
DDM/DOM | Supported |
Forward Error Correction (FEC) | Host FEC Supported |
Temperature Range | Standard 0°-70°C |
Power | +3.3V single power supply |
Power Consumption (Max) | 3.5 W |
MTBF | 1000000 hours |
Compliance | CE, RoHS, QSFP28 MSA, SFF-8436, SFF-8665, IEEE 802.3ba, QDR InfiniBand |
Cisco compatible QSFP-100G-AOC3M Datasheet
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Cisco compatible QSFP-100G-AOC3M Description
EdgeOptic's QSFP-100G-AOC3M compatible is a Cisco-coded 3m version of the EdgeOptic 100G-AOC-QSFP multi-vendor 100G QSFP28 active optical cable. It provides a point-to-point QSFP28-to-QSFP28 link for 100G Ethernet and InfiniBand EDR, with the optical fiber pre-terminated at both ends for 3m reach over OM3 multimode fiber. That makes it a clean fit for top-of-rack to leaf, server-to-switch, and short data center interconnects where a sealed, lightweight optical link is preferred over copper or separate transceivers and patch fiber.
The cable runs at 850nm using VCSEL transmitters and PIN photodiode receivers, supporting 100G Ethernet (103.125 Gbps) and InfiniBand EDR (100 Gbps) across data rates from 96.97 to 112.2 Gbps. Integrated DDM/DOM reports optical power, module temperature, bias current, and supply voltage through the QSFP28 MSA (SFF-8636 and SFF-8665) management interface. It draws +3.3V at up to 3.5W and operates from 0 to 70°C. The cable advertises host-side FEC capability through its QSFP28 management interface; configure FEC on the switch port per your platform's requirements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Cisco switches support the QSFP-100G-AOC3M?
The QSFP-100G-AOC3M is compatible with the Cisco platforms that accept the genuine Cisco QSFP-100G-AOC3M, including Cisco Nexus 9000 and 3000 series switches. EdgeOptic codes it with Cisco-recognized EEPROM, so it links up without the service unsupported-transceiver command. Confirm 100G QSFP28 AOC support for your exact switch model and port group in Cisco's transceiver compatibility matrix.
Is the QSFP-100G-AOC3M an active optical cable or a copper DAC?
It is an active optical cable: a sealed 850nm multimode fiber assembly with QSFP28 ends, not a copper direct-attach cable. Cisco's passive copper equivalent at this length is the QSFP-100G-CU3M direct-attach cable. Choose the QSFP-100G-AOC3M AOC when lighter, thinner cabling, a tighter bend radius, better airflow, or immunity to electromagnetic interference matters more than the lower cost of a short copper DAC.