Name: QSFP-100G-AOC3M Cisco 100GBASE QSFP28 Active Optical Cable 3M
Brand: Cisco
SKU: QSFP-100G-AOC3M
Price: 229.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Cisco 3M 100GBASE Active Optical Cable connects high-speed network equipment over short distances, offering a reliable and efficient solution for data centers and enterprise networks. It fits where QSFP28 interfaces are common and provides a neat alternative to copper cables, with better performance and less interference.

General Information
Brand	Cisco
Part Number	QSFP-100G-AOC3M

Technical Information
Data Rate	100 Gbps (4 x 25 Gbps)
Cable Length	3 m (9.84 ft)
Compatibility	Cisco QSFP-100G ports; QSFP28-compliant devices; Cisco Nexus and Catalyst switches/routers that support 100G
Stacking Bandwidth	100 Gbps (full-duplex, 4x25 Gbps lanes)
Voltage	3.3 V
product type	Active Optical Cable (AOC)
Product Category	Cables & Adapters > Cables > Active Optical Cable

Connectivity
Connector Type	QSFP28 to QSFP28 (QSFP form-factor, 4-lane)

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	QSFP28 (Quad Small Form-Factor Pluggable 28)
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Product Description
The Cisco 3M 100GBASE Active Optical Cable is designed to deliver reliable 100 Gigabit Ethernet connections with low latency and high bandwidth. It's commonly used in data centers and enterprise networks where fast and efficient data transfer between switches, servers, and storage devices is critical. Built for network professionals and IT teams, it offers an easy-to-install, plug-and-play solution that reduces the complexity of traditional fiber optic cabling while maintaining signal integrity over its 3-meter length. Key Features High-performance 100Gbps transmission for demanding network environments 3-meter cable length ideal for short to mid-range interconnects Active Optical Cable design enhances signal quality and reduces electromagnetic interference Compatible with QSFP28 ports supporting 100GBASE standards Low power consumption compared to copper alternatives This cable is typically deployed in server racks and network switches within data centers, providing a robust connection that supports heavy data traffic. By minimizing signal degradation and electromagnetic interference, it helps maintain network reliability and uptime without the bulk of traditional cabling.

Use Cases
The Cisco 3M 100GBASE Active Optical Cable is ideal for high-density network environments where short-range, high-bandwidth connections are crucial. It benefits data center operators and enterprise IT teams requiring efficient and reliable interconnects between servers, switches, and storage systems with minimal signal degradation. How It's Used: Connecting top-of-rack switches to aggregation switches in data center rack deployments. Linking storage arrays to compute clusters in virtualization environments to ensure low latency. Facilitating high-speed uplinks between server blades in enterprise IT infrastructures. Supporting short-distance interconnects in edge computing sites where space and interference constraints exist. Providing reliable 100G connectivity in cloud service provider networks demanding high throughput and scalability. By enabling robust 100Gbps connections with reduced signal loss, this active optical cable supports scalable infrastructure growth and maintains performance consistency across dense network topologies. It streamlines cabling complexity while meeting the speed requirements of modern high-performance computing environments.

QSFP-100G-AOC3M Cisco 100GBASE QSFP28 Active Optical Cable 3M

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