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BLACK BOX QSFP-100G-AOC3M-BB QSFP 100-GBPS ACTIVE OPTICAL CABLE (AOC) - CISCO QSFP-100G-AOC3M COMPATIBLE, AQU
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Cisco Compatible Active Optical Cable (AOC) Connects Network Equipment at Speeds up to 100 Gbps Black Box QSFP28 Active Optical Cables provide premium, error-free performance for data, storage, and high-performance computing (HPC) interconnectivity. 100% compatible to Cisco QSFP-100G-AOC3M= and other lengths, you can rest assured when making connections amongst your Cisco switches, routers, and servers. Constructed for full compliance with the QSFP28 Multi-Source Agreement (MSA), SFF-8636, and SFF-8665 industry standards, you can also make connections amongst your non-Cisco, non-proprietary 100Gb networking equipment. Programmed, tested and serialized to ensure compliance and functionality, Black Box Active Optical Cables are the ideal solution for 100Gb Ethernet, Infiniband (4xEDR, 4xFDR, 4xQDR), 4G/8G/16G/32G Fiber Channel applications and more.
Ultra-Thin and Light...
Cable Type: Fiber
OpticFiber Optic Mode: Multi-modeCable
Length: 9.84 ftConnector on
First End: 1 x QSFP28 Male NetworkConnector on
Second End: 1 x
QSFP28 Male NetworkFeatures:
ActiveFeatures: Halogen
FreeFeatures:
Ultra-thinFeatures: EMI/RF
ProtectionDevice Supported: Network
DeviceData Transfer Rate: 100
Gbit/sColor: AquaEnvironmentally
Friendly: YesEnvironmental
Certification: RoHSEnvironmental
Certification: WEEE
Limited Warranty: Lifetime
Ultra-Thin and Light...
Cable Type: Fiber
OpticFiber Optic Mode: Multi-modeCable
Length: 9.84 ftConnector on
First End: 1 x QSFP28 Male NetworkConnector on
Second End: 1 x
QSFP28 Male NetworkFeatures:
ActiveFeatures: Halogen
FreeFeatures:
Ultra-thinFeatures: EMI/RF
ProtectionDevice Supported: Network
DeviceData Transfer Rate: 100
Gbit/sColor: AquaEnvironmentally
Friendly: YesEnvironmental
Certification: RoHSEnvironmental
Certification: WEEE
Limited Warranty: Lifetime
Warranty & Returns
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Return Policies
- Return for refund until: January 31, 2027
- Return for replacement until: January 31, 2027
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- Support Phone: 1-877-877-2269
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The Black Box QSFP-100G-AOC3M-BB is a 3 m QSFP28 active optical cable rated for data rates up to 100 Gbps, designed for Cisco QSFP-100G-AOC3M-compatible links between switches, routers, and servers in data-center networks.
Recommended For
- Data-center teams linking two 100G QSFP28 ports across a short, 3-meter run—such as between switches, routers, or servers—who want one pre-terminated cable assembly rather than separate transceivers and fiber.
- Cisco network operators connecting supported Cisco QSFP28 equipment who want a cable explicitly positioned as compatible with Cisco QSFP-100G-AOC3M.
- HPC or storage-network teams making a short point-to-point 100G link, or a supported InfiniBand connection, between equipment with compatible QSFP28 ports.
- Rack installers routing a short optical link in a dense equipment area who value a lighter, thinner cable than a comparable copper direct-attach cable.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | 100-Gbps optical networking links using a Cisco-compatible QSFP active optical cable |
| Brand | Black Box |