# Active Optical Cables (AOCs)

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AOCs integrate optical conversion at both ends. Confirm port speed, reach and host compatibility for the complete cable assembly.

## Active Optical Cables (AOCs)

Active optical cables

AOCs integrate optical conversion at both ends. Confirm port speed, reach and host compatibility for the complete cable assembly.

- Applications

Inter-rack links, server uplinks and high-speed cluster connections.

- Supply Scope

Point-to-point AOCs · Breakout AOCs · Different connector form factors

- Information for an Inquiry

Complete model or configuration, quantity, equipment location or destination, and required dates. Quote, condition, accessories and warranty are confirmed separately.

## From application to equipment list

Specification examples help define requirements. Support depends on the exact model, platform documentation and supplier information.

### Common Types & Supporting Components

- Point-to-point AOCs

- Breakout AOCs

- Different connector form factors

- Options for different lengths and data rates

Inter-rack links, server uplinks and high-speed cluster connections.

### Key Specifications

- Endpoints

Host models and port form factors at both ends

- Data Rate

Link speed and protocol requirements

- Length

End-to-end length and cable route

- Cable Configuration

Point-to-point or breakout configuration and lane mapping

- Compatibility

Host coding, firmware and breakout support

- Installation

Power consumption, bend radius, retention and protection

### Four Checks Before Purchasing

- 01Confirm compatibility at both endpoints

- 02For breakout cables, check port breakout and lane mapping

- 03Specify data rate, length and connector form factors

- 04Agree link testing and installation protection

## Coordinate the product, accessories and delivery

Submit a complete model or project bill of materials so we can check compatibility, main units, accessories, quantities, lead times and destination. Compare supply sources, volume purchasing and phased delivery for the actual requirement.

Source, condition, specifications, tests, warranty and after-sales scope are confirmed separately in the quotation and order. This page describes purchasing scope; actual models, quantities and prices depend on the inquiry result.

## Related Equipment & Parts

Check the platform and application together to avoid mismatches between main equipment and accessories.

### High-Speed Network Adapters

High-speed network adapters

Choose server network adapters for protocol, port speed, form factor and host platform, with switches and optical interconnects specified together.

- Ethernet adapters

- InfiniBand host channel adapters for the relevant platform

- PCIe or OCP network adapters

Check: protocol · data rate · form factor

### Data Center Switches

Data-center switches

Source switches for rack uplinks, compute clusters and storage networks, checking protocols, ports, topology, management and software licensing.

- Ethernet switches

- InfiniBand switches for the network design

- Top-of-rack (ToR) switches

Check: topology · ports · software

### Optical Transceivers

Optical transceivers

Choose optical transceivers for host ports, reach, fiber type and host coding compatibility, rather than nominal data rate alone.

- SFP-family optical transceivers

- QSFP-family optical transceivers

- OSFP and other supported form factors

Check: host · form factor · optical link

Images illustrate product categories. Some use related equipment or application scenes. They do not identify a specific model, connector, configuration, stock position or supply commitment. Confirm appearance, specifications, condition and delivery terms against the agreed product documentation and order.