InfiniBand/fibre optic cable BlueOptics BO353503J5M-BO 5 m SFP+ Male/Male

The BlueOptics BO353503J5M-BO is a 5 m InfiniBand/fibre optic active optical cable with SFP+ male-to-male connectors designed for short-range 10G optical links. It implements the 10GBASE-SR protocol over multimode fiber and integrates a transmitter and receiver on each connector. The cable is intended for use in switches, routers, storage arrays and other network devices that accept SFP+ AOC modules and supports Ethernet, Fibre Channel over Ethernet and SDH/SONET applications up to 10 Gbit/s over a 5 m span. The fibre design eliminates electromagnetic interference and provides stable, low-latency connections for high-speed data transmission.

Advantages

This active optical cable follows MSA-compliant SFP+ form factor and provides plug-and-play connectivity without the need for separate transceivers or patch cords. Built with proven optical transmitters and receivers and high-quality electronic components, it is tested for compatibility with major BlueOptics hardware platforms and offers digital diagnostics monitoring (DDM/DOM) for real-time readouts of supply voltage, laser bias current, output and received power, and temperature. The AOC construction reduces insertion loss and maintenance associated with traditional patching and supports long operational lifetime and high availability.

Suitable for

• Short-range 10G links between switches and routers in data centers
• Interconnects for storage systems and SAN environments using SFP+ ports
• High-bandwidth server-to-switch connections in rack deployments
• Fibre Channel over Ethernet or SDH/SONET applications requiring 10 Gbit/s

Key specifications

• Length: 5 meters
• Connector type: SFP+ male to SFP+ male (active optical cable)
• Protocol support: 10GBASE-SR, Ethernet, Fibre Channel over Ethernet, SDH/SONET
• Fiber type: multimode (AOC with integrated transceivers)
• Maximum data rate: up to 10 Gbit/s
• Digital diagnostics: DDM/DOM (MSA SFF-8472 compliant) for voltage, bias current, output/receive power and temperature
• Designed for plug-and-play SFP+ ports without external transceivers

How to use

Insert each SFP+ connector into the SFP+ port of the devices to be linked, ensuring the connectors seat fully and the locking mechanism engages. Use a compatible SFP+ port that supports AOCs and, if required, enable or verify DDM/DOM support on the network devices to access diagnostic parameters. No separate fibre patching or cleaning of patch cords is necessary for this pre-assembled cable; handle connectors by the housing and avoid touching the fiber ends. When unplugging, release the connector latch and pull straight out to avoid strain on the cable or port.

Usage recommendations

Verify device compatibility with SFP+ active optical cables and confirm that the host hardware supports DDM/DOM if you need real-time diagnostics. Route the cable to avoid sharp bends or tight ties and maintain the minimum bend radius specified by multimode fiber best practices. For critical links, consider testing a sample AOC in your environment to confirm compatibility and performance before deploying at scale.