Tripp Lite QSFP+ to QSFP+ Active Optical Cable - 40Gb, AOC, M/M, Aqua, 15 m (49.2 ft.)

The Tripp Lite N28F-15M-AQ is an active optical cable that links two QSFP+ ports and moves data at 40 Gbps over a distance of up to 15 meters. It joins four 10 Gbps SFP+ channels in a single assembly, giving network teams a simple way to reach forty-gig performance without transceivers or patch cords.

This cable fits naturally in data centers, enterprise wiring closets, campus backbones, and high-performance computing clusters where short-to-mid-range links are common. Use it to connect top-of-rack switches to core switches, to tie blade servers to aggregation layers, or to attach storage arrays that feed bandwidth-hungry applications such as virtualization or real-time analytics.

Installation stays quick because each end has a push/pull tab that lets technicians seat or release the connector with one hand, even when space behind the panel is tight. The aqua jacket carries an OFNP plenum rating, so the assembly can run in air-handling spaces without extra conduit. Optical signaling limits electromagnetic interference, which helps preserve signal integrity in crowded cable bundles.

Compatibility is straightforward. The cable meets QSFP+ MSA and SFF-8436 standards and works with Cisco QSFP ports as well as other compliant hardware. Once plugged in, the link is ready for 40Gb Ethernet, Fibre Channel, PCIe, or InfiniBand traffic.

• Delivers 40 Gbps data transfer via four integrated 10 Gbps channels
• 15 m (49.2 ft) reach supports rack-to-rack or row-to-row links
• Works with Cisco QSFP ports and other QSFP+ MSA-compliant devices
• Push/pull tabs allow fast, one-handed connections
• Suited for 40Gb Ethernet, Fibre Channel, PCIe, and InfiniBand
• Complies with QSFP+ MSA and SFF-8436 specifications
• OFNP plenum-rated aqua jacket simplifies routing in air-handling spaces