AOC-QSFP28-100G-5M Dell Compatible 100G QSFP28 AOC (5m)
Dell (Force10) compatible AOC-QSFP28-100G-5M - Key Features
- Compatibility: Dell (Force10)
- 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: 5 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
Dell (Force10) AOC-QSFP28-100G-5M Price
Dell (Force10) compatible AOC-QSFP28-100G-5M 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 | 5 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 |
Dell (Force10) compatible AOC-QSFP28-100G-5M Datasheet
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Dell (Force10) compatible AOC-QSFP28-100G-5M Description
EdgeOptic's AOC-QSFP28-100G-5M compatible is a Dell-coded 5m 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, with the optical fiber pre-terminated at both ends for 5m over OM3 multimode fiber. That suits Dell top-of-rack and leaf-spine 100G fabrics where a sealed, lightweight optical run is preferred over copper or separate transceivers and patch fiber.
The cable runs at 850nm using VCSEL transmitters and PIN photodiode receivers, carrying 100G Ethernet at 103.125 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.
EdgeOptic codes the AOC-QSFP28-100G-5M with Dell-recognized EEPROM so it is identified correctly on Dell switching hardware. Made to order with a two-week lead time. Backed by 15+ years of EdgeOptic compatibility engineering across vendor optical platforms and a lifetime warranty.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Dell switches support the AOC-QSFP28-100G-5M?
The AOC-QSFP28-100G-5M is compatible with Dell PowerSwitch 100G QSFP28 platforms that accept the genuine Dell Networking part, including the S-series and Z-series running OS10. EdgeOptic codes it with Dell-recognized EEPROM. Confirm 100G QSFP28 AOC support for your switch model in Dell's compatibility matrix.