SFP+ AOC cable CBO SFP-AOC-10G-1M Radware 10Gbps 1m

The SFP+ AOC cable CBO SFP-AOC-10G-1M Radware 10Gbps 1m is an active optical cable designed for 10 Gbps SFP+ ports and short-distance connections. This 1 meter Active Optical Cable (AOC) provides fiber-based transmission inside a single, hot-pluggable SFP+ form-factor assembly. It is intended to connect compatible switches, servers and network appliances in data center and enterprise environments where high throughput, low latency and immunity to electromagnetic interference are required.

Advantages

This AOC delivers 10 Gbps full-duplex throughput over a compact 1 m cable length with low latency and low power consumption compared with equivalent copper DAC solutions. The optical medium removes concerns about electromagnetic interference and crosstalk in dense rack deployments, while the SFP+ connector ensures plug-and-play compatibility with standard SFP+ ports that support AOC modules. The single-ended assembly simplifies cable management and reduces the number of separate transceivers and patch cables.

Suitable for

• Short-reach interconnects between switches in the same rack or adjacent racks
• Server-to-switch links in high-performance compute and virtualization environments
• Connections between network appliances and storage systems requiring 10 Gbps bandwidth
• Data center top-of-rack and leaf-spine deployments with SFP+ ports

Key specifications

• Form factor: SFP+ active optical cable assembly
• Data rate: 10 Gbps (full-duplex)
• Cable length: 1 meter
• Medium: optical fiber within an AOC assembly
• Latency: low, suitable for latency-sensitive links
• Power consumption: reduced compared with many copper direct attach options
• Compatibility: designed for use with standard SFP+ ports that accept AOC modules

How to use

Install the AOC by inserting each SFP+ connector into the corresponding SFP+ port on the two devices you intend to link. The cable is hot-pluggable; ensure each device supports SFP+ AOC modules and that ports are configured for 10 Gbps operation. No separate transceivers or patch cables are required. After insertion, verify link status on both devices and confirm negotiated speed and duplex. If necessary, check device firmware or vendor compatibility lists for supported AOC modules.

Usage recommendations

Use the 1 m AOC for short-distance connections within racks or between adjacent racks to minimize cable clutter and maintain signal integrity. Avoid sharp bends and excessive pulling force on the cable assembly; observe the manufacturer’s minimum bend radius. For cross-vendor environments, verify that the network equipment accepts third-party AOC modules and update device firmware if compatibility issues are suspected.