Fiber optic cable BlueOptics QSFP56 to QSFP56 10 m, male-to-male, orange

BlueOptics QSFP56 to QSFP56 10 m, male-to-male, orange is a 10-metre active optical cable designed for high-speed data centre links. With QSFP56 connectors on both ends, the cable supports 200GBASE-SR4 multimode optical transmission and provides a direct QSFP56-to-QSFP56 connection in an orange jacket for easy visual identification. It is intended for use in InfiniBand and Ethernet environments where short-reach, high-bandwidth server-to-switch or switch-to-switch interconnects are required.

Advantages

The cable combines QSFP56 connectivity with a 10 m length to enable flexible placement of equipment while maintaining short-reach optical performance. Its design follows MSA dimensional and electrical conventions for QSFP56 form-factor cables and integrates transmitter and receiver elements for active optical transmission over multimode fibre. The orange jacket simplifies cable management and identification in dense installations, and the male-to-male QSFP56 interfaces provide plug-and-play compatibility with devices that accept QSFP56 AOCs.

Suitable for

• Data centre switch-to-switch connections
• High-bandwidth server uplinks and top-of-rack connectivity
• InfiniBand links and low-latency cluster interconnects
• Short-reach 200G Ethernet links (200GBASE-SR4) within racks or across nearby racks

Key specifications

• Connector type: QSFP56 male to QSFP56 male
• Cable type: Active Optical Cable (AOC) using multimode fibre
• Length: 10 metres
• Nominal supported data rate: up to 200 Gbit/s (200GBASE-SR4 applications)
• Jacket colour: orange

How to use

Install the cable by inserting each QSFP56 connector into the corresponding QSFP56 port on network switches, servers or adapters until the connector latches. No additional configuration is required at the cable level; device-level settings should be verified to match the intended protocol (for example Ethernet 200GBASE-SR4 or InfiniBand). Route the 10 m cable to avoid sharp bends and protect it from crushing or excessive tension during installation and operation.

Usage recommendations

Use this 10 m BlueOptics AOC in short-reach high-bandwidth applications inside racks or between adjacent racks. Confirm compatibility with your hardware platform for QSFP56 AOC support and ensure proper fibre port settings and firmware levels on connected devices to achieve expected 200G performance.