BlueOptics Finisar NVIDIA FCBN425QE1C30-C1 QSFP28 Active Optical Cable (AOC), 100GBASE-SR4, 30 metriä

The BlueOptics Finisar NVIDIA FCBN425QE1C30-C1 is a high-performance QSFP28 Active Optical Cable (AOC) designed for 100 Gigabit Ethernet applications. It provides a reliable and cost-effective solution for short-range interconnects in data centers, high-performance computing (HPC), and enterprise networks. With a length of 30 meters, it supports the 100GBASE-SR4 standard over multimode fiber, delivering 100 Gbps data rate over four lanes at 850 nm wavelength.

Advantages

This AOC offers significant advantages over traditional copper cables, including longer reach, lighter weight, and better electromagnetic interference (EMI) immunity. It is hot-pluggable and features Digital Diagnostics Monitoring (DDM) for real-time performance monitoring. The cable is compliant with IEEE 802.3bm and SFF-8665 (QSFP28 MSA) standards, ensuring interoperability with a wide range of networking equipment.

Suitable for

• Data center interconnects
• High-performance computing (HPC) clusters
• Enterprise networking
• 100GBASE-SR4 compliant switches and routers

Key specifications

• Data Rate: 100 Gbps
• Ethernet Standard: 100GBASE-SR4
• Connector Type: QSFP28 to QSFP28
• Cable Length: 30 meters
• Fiber Type: Multimode Fiber (MMF)
• Wavelength: 850 nm
• Number of Lanes: 4 (4x25 Gbps)
• Power Consumption: < 5 W (typical)
• Voltage Supply: 3.3 V
• Hot-Pluggable: Yes
• Digital Diagnostics Monitoring (DDM): Yes
• Compliance: IEEE 802.3bm, SFF-8665, RoHS
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C

Recommendations

For optimal performance, ensure that the cable is used with compatible QSFP28 ports supporting 100GBASE-SR4. This cable is ideal for short-distance, high-bandwidth connections within racks or between adjacent racks in data centers.