BlueOptics InfiniBand/fibre optic cable QSFP56 to QSFP56 10 m orange

BlueOptics InfiniBand/fibre optic cable QSFP56 to QSFP56 10 m orange (MFS1S00-H010E-BO) is a 10-metre duplex active optical cable with QSFP56 connectors on both ends. Designed for high-speed InfiniBand and Ethernet interconnects, this orange multimode AOC provides low-loss optical transmission between QSFP56 ports in switches, servers and storage systems. The cable integrates transmitters and receivers on each end and follows QSFP56 electrical and optical interface conventions to support up to 200 Gbit/s data rates over a 10 m distance in compatible environments.

Advantages

The BlueOptics AOC delivers high bandwidth with compact QSFP56 connectors and a factory-terminated duplex multimode fiber assembly, ensuring consistent optical performance and reduced insertion loss compared with long copper interconnects. Being an active optical cable, it reduces electromagnetic interference and heat generation in dense racks while enabling longer channel reach than equivalent passive copper solutions. The cable’s orange jacket facilitates easy identification in fibre runs and data centre patching environments.

Suitable for

• High-performance computing clusters requiring InfiniBand or RDMA-capable links
• 200G Ethernet connections between switches, routers and servers
• Storage systems and SAN interconnects that use QSFP56 physical ports
• Short-reach data centre links where multimode AOC is preferred over copper

Key specifications

• Length: 10 metres
• Connector type: QSFP56 to QSFP56, male-to-male
• Cable type: Active Optical Cable (AOC), duplex multimode fiber
• Data rate support: up to 200 Gbit/s over the specified 10 m distance
• Wavelength/standard: multimode SR4-compatible optical transmission
• Jacket colour: orange for easy identification

How to use

Connect each QSFP56 connector to the corresponding QSFP56 port on network switches, servers or storage appliances. Ensure that the host ports and firmware support QSFP56 AOC modules and the intended protocol (e.g., InfiniBand, 200G Ethernet). Route the cable to avoid tight bends and mechanical stress; maintain the manufacturer’s minimum bend radius for multimode fiber. After insertion, verify link status in the device management interface and confirm negotiated link speed and protocol.

Usage recommendations

For reliable operation, use the BlueOptics QSFP56 AOC in compatible hardware platforms that accept QSFP56 active optical modules and follow data centre best practices: avoid sharp bends, keep connectors clean, and verify firmware/driver compatibility. For inventory and troubleshooting, label both ends with location and port information and document cable routing in rack diagrams.