Brocade QSFP28-100G-AOC Compatible 100G QSFP28 4 x 25G NRZ Active Optical Cable

Product Highlights

• HT-manufactured compatible alternative for Brocade QSFP28-100G-AOC
• 100G aggregate connectivity at 100Gbps
• Interface configuration: QSFP28 to QSFP28
• Optical Cable
• Length configurations covered: 0.5m (2ft), 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft), 3m (10ft), 5m (16ft), 7m (23ft), 10m (33ft), 15m (49ft), 20m (66ft), 25m (82ft) and 30m (98ft)
• Power consumption: <2.2W
• Operating temperature: 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F)

Available Lengths and Corresponding Part Numbers

The documented configurations are 0.5m (2ft), 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft), 3m (10ft), 5m (16ft), 7m (23ft), 10m (33ft), 15m (49ft), 20m (66ft), 25m (82ft) and 30m (98ft). Each link below opens the separate product page for that physical length and its corresponding OEM part number. Select the exact assembly required by the route and purchase order; custom project lengths can be discussed separately.

Compatible OEM Part Numbers

• QSFP28-100G-AOC-0.5M
• QSFP28-100G-AOC-1M
• QSFP28-100G-AOC-2M
• QSFP28-100G-AOC-3M
• QSFP28-100G-AOC-5M
• QSFP28-100G-AOC-7M
• QSFP28-100G-AOC-10M
• QSFP28-100G-AOC-15M
• QSFP28-100G-AOC-20M
• QSFP28-100G-AOC-25M
• QSFP28-100G-AOC-30M

Specifications

Rack Layout and Service Access

Plan the managed route before removing the connector protection. The cable should reach both ports without tension while leaving enough space to release the latches and service adjacent interfaces. Support the run through the intended managers, keep the connector boots clear of sharp edges and avoid storing excess length in a tight coil behind warm exhaust air. For this series, keep the interface rate, AOC construction and length-specific OEM reference together throughout that review.

Applications and Deployment

Active optical cables integrate optical engines and fiber into a single factory-terminated link. They provide a lighter, longer-reach alternative to copper direct attach without requiring separate transceiver and patch-cord selection. The complete assembly should be routed with bend protection and connected only between compatible optical standards and port modes. For this series, the listed interface is QSFP28 to QSFP28 and the aggregate rate is 100G. The stated application is 100G Ethernet.

Cable Construction and Routing

The specification table records the jacket material is OFNP; the minimum bend radius is 30mm; the operating temperature is 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F); the power consumption is <2.2W. Use those values when preparing the rack pathway and receiving checklist. Do not pull a connector by its cable, compress the run under tight ties or force excess length into a sharp coil. Connector protection should remain in place until the assembly is ready for insertion.

Quality Assurance and Packaging

The completed cable is inspected at both ends, functionally tested and coiled with bend-safe slack. Protective packaging keeps the latches and boots from taking impact, while optional project labels can identify the two endpoint locations for easier field service. Both connector ends are inspected as part of the complete assembly, and protective packing is selected to avoid tight bends during transport and storage.

Brocade Compatibility and Factory Testing

Compatibility is verified as part of a complete installation check: connector inspection, host identification and an operating link. The physical cable is evaluated together with the expected OEM identity, because a connector that fits is not sufficient evidence that the host will accept and operate the assembly correctly. Series-level inspection is followed by the exact length and OEM configuration selected for dispatch. Functional verification includes link establishment and diagnostic indications where the host exposes them.

Ordering Information

When requesting this assembly, include the exact part number and length together with the destination port types. For a rack installation, a simple port-to-port list helps us keep different lengths separate and allows any requested labels to correspond with the actual installation sequence. For this series, follow the corresponding length link, quote that exact OEM part number and keep different lengths on separate order lines. HT part number QSFP28-100G-AOC identifies the product family; the linked page provides the final length-specific identity.

Shipping and Lead Time

Standard configurations normally ship within one to three working days, with production lead times confirmed for larger quantities. International courier, air freight and sea freight are available; customer courier accounts and nominated forwarders are accepted.

Frequently Asked Questions