Black Box 49.2ft QSFP+ 40Gbps Active Optical Cable (Aqua)

The Black Box QSFP-H40G-AOC15M-BB is an active optical cable designed to deliver a stable 40 Gbps link between switches, routers, servers, and storage nodes. Its 15 meter, or 49.2 foot, length makes it long enough to cross rows yet easy to manage without leaving coils of excess cable.

The assembly adheres to the QSFP+ Multi Source Agreement and the SFF 8436 specification, which means it slots into any standard QSFP+ port. It is also fully compatible with Cisco equipment that recognizes the QSFP-H40G-AOC10M profile, so mixed vendor installations remain straightforward.

The optical fiber core shields data from electromagnetic interference and radio frequency noise that can plague copper alternatives. An outer jacket with an ultrathin profile and minimal weight improves airflow through crowded racks and reduces strain on switch ports.

Technicians can hot swap the cable and be up and running in minutes. With a power draw below 2.5 watts, there is no need to budget extra energy or cooling just to keep the link alive.

The cable supports 40 Gigabit Ethernet backbones, Infiniband QDR clusters, and Fibre Channel fabrics, making it a solid choice for enterprises that run high-performance computing workloads, virtualized data centers, or large storage networks.

• Delivers up to 40 Gbps through a single, factory-terminated assembly
• 15 m (49.2 ft) length reaches between racks while controlling cable sprawl
• Complies with QSFP+ MSA and SFF 8436 standards and works with Cisco systems
• A jacket that is both thin and lightweight improves airflow and reduces rack load
• Hot-swappable design draws less than 2.5 W for energy-efficient operation
• Suitable for 40 Gigabit Ethernet, Infiniband QDR, and Fibre Channel networks
• Optical fiber construction eliminates EMI and RFI to protect signal integrity