CBO InfiniBand Active Optical Cable QSFP-AOC-5M-QN-BO — 5 m

CBO InfiniBand Active Optical Cable QSFP-AOC-5M-QN-BO — 5 m is a 5-metre QSFP form-factor active optical cable engineered for InfiniBand interconnects. The cable creates a direct optical link between QSFP ports to support low-latency, high-bandwidth data transmission suitable for data centers and high-performance computing clusters. Designed for short to medium reach, the active optical construction reduces electrical-to-optical conversion at endpoints and simplifies cable management compared with separate transceivers and fibre patch cords.

Advantages

The active optical design delivers consistent high throughput while maintaining low latency for demanding network fabrics. A single integrated cable assembly reduces installation complexity and rack-space requirements, and passive handling characteristics of the optical fibre help lower electromagnetic interference. The QSFP form factor is compatible with standard QSFP ports, enabling straightforward deployment in switches, adapters and server NICs that accept QSFP optical modules.

Suitable for

• Data centre top-of-rack and spine interconnects
• High-performance computing (HPC) clusters and parallel processing nodes
• Storage area networks and backup aggregation points
• Low-latency trading and research infrastructure requiring high throughput

Key specifications

• Form factor: QSFP integrated active optical cable
• Length: 5 metres
• Interface: QSFP-to-QSFP optical connection
• Application: InfiniBand high-speed interconnects
• Reach: short to medium distance links inside racks or between nearby racks
• Performance: designed for low-latency, high-bandwidth data transfer

How to use

Insert each QSFP connector into the corresponding QSFP port on network switches, adapters or servers, ensuring the connector orientation matches the port keying. Route the cable to avoid tight bends; follow minimum bend radius guidelines for optical fibre to preserve signal integrity. The active optical cable is a plug-and-play assembly: once seated, the host devices should detect the link and negotiate the appropriate InfiniBand speeds and lane configuration. For safety, handle connectors by their housings and keep connector endfaces clean to avoid signal degradation.

Usage recommendations

For reliable long-term operation, maintain clean connector endfaces, avoid exceeding the recommended bend radius, and secure the cable to prevent strain on QSFP ports. Verify compatibility with your QSFP ports and InfiniBand firmware; test links after installation to confirm expected bandwidth and latency characteristics.