The GLOBALfiber Q40G-4S-AOC connects one QSFP+ port to four SFP+ ports for 40G to 4 × 10G Ethernet breakout. This active optical cable uses multimode fibre for rack and data centre connections, with selectable lengths from 1 to 10 metres.
Available coding and compatibility
Coding options: Arista, Cisco, Custom, Dell, Extreme, Generic, Huawei, Juniper, NVIDIA-Mellanox(ETH).
Provide the equipment model, port configuration and software version for a compatibility check. For other coding requirements, contact salg@globalfiber.no.
Key specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Product number |
Q40G-4S-AOC |
| Cable type |
Active optical cable; OM3/OM4 multimode fibre |
| Capacity |
40 Gbps aggregate; 4 × 10 Gbps |
| Applications |
40G to 4 × 10G Ethernet |
| Cable length |
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10 m; select the required length |
| Connector configuration |
1 × QSFP+ to 4 × SFP+ |
| Breakout configuration |
One 40G port to four 10G ports |
| Jacket |
OFNP (plenum-rated) |
Installation requirements
The QSFP+ host port must support 4 × 10G breakout and the selected coding. Maintain a minimum cable bend radius of 30 mm.