StarTech QSFP40GAO10M QSFP+ Active Optical Cable MSA Uncoded 10m 40G

Startech QSFP40GAO10M

MSA Uncoded 10m 40G QSFP+ to QSFP+ Active Optical Cable

The StartechQSFP40GAO10M is an **uncoded 40 Gigabit QSFP+Active Optical Cable (AOC)** designed for high-performance network connections between two QSFP+ ports. This cable provides a reliable and high-speed link for data transfer up to a distance of **10 meters (32.8 feet)**. As an Active Optical Cable, it combines the benefits of fiber optic transmission with the simplicity of a direct-attach cable, offering a low-power, low-latency, and lightweight solution for short-to-medium-range connections within data centers, server rooms, and network closets. The uncoded design ensures it is MSA compliant, allowing for seamless compatibility with a wide variety of networking hardware from different manufacturers.

As a genuine Startechcomponent, this QSFP+ AOC is built to provide reliable and high-speed data transmission, backed by Startechquality assurance, ensuring a dependable and high-performance networking solution.

Features :

This Active Optical Cable is engineered to deliver superior performance and ease of use. It provides a full **40 Gbps data rate** for each direction of communication, making it an excellent choice for high-bandwidth applications like server-to-switch connections, switch-to-switch interconnects, and high-performance computing clusters. The QSFP+ form factor is an industry standard, and the cable's **low-power consumption** and **lightweight design** make it easy to manage and install in dense networking environments. Since it's an AOC, it uses integrated transceiver modules on each end, so there's no need for separate transceiver modules and fiber optic cables, simplifying your network infrastructure and reducing potential points of failure.

Advanced Options :

The **MSA Uncoded** nature of this cable makes it a versatile solution, as it can be used with any MSA compliant networking device, providing a flexible alternative to costly, brand-specific cables. Its hot-pluggable design allows for easy installation and replacement without needing to power down network equipment, minimizing network downtime. This QSFP+ AOC is an essential part of building a resilient and high-speed enterprise network, providing a dependable and high-throughput backbone for a wide range of bandwidth-intensive applications in data center and cloud environments.