Detailed Specifications
Eaton U428F-10M-D3 USB 3 2 Gen 2 Active Optical Cable AOC
Overview
The EatonU428F-10M-D3 is a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Active Optical Cable (AOC) designed for long-distance, high-speed USB connectivity in enterprise and data center environments. It is commonly used to connect a USB-A host system (server, workstation, KVM, industrial PC) to a USB-C device such as storage systems, cameras, or peripherals up to 10 meters away.
Built with fiber-optic internal signaling, this cable solves key limitations of copper USB links×especially signal degradation, distance limits, and EMI sensitivity×making it suitable for rack-to-rack or room-to-room USB extension in controlled installations.
It supports up to 10 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 data transfer, but is strictly a data-only cable (no video alt-mode or charging-focused design). The plenum-rated jacket allows installation in air handling spaces (CMP-rated environments), making it suitable for structured cabling in data centers and enterprise facilities.
Compatibility is limited to systems with USB 3.x Gen 2 support on both ends. It is not backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1 devices, and directionality (host/device orientation) must be followed during installation.
Key Features
- 10 m USB 3.2 Gen 2 active optical cable for long reach
- Fiber-based design minimizes EMI and signal loss issues
- Plenum-rated jacket suitable for in-ceiling installations
- Supports up to 10 Gbps high-speed USB data transfer
- Directional USB-A to USB-C connectivity for host-to-device links
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|
| Brand | Eaton |
| Part Number | U428F-10M-D3 |
| Product Type | USB Active Optical Cable (AOC) |
| Data Rate | Up to 10 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2) |
| Cable Length | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Connector A | USB Type-A Male |
| Connector B | USB Type-C Male |
| Cable Type | Active Optical Fiber |
| Power | Bus-powered (from host/device) |
| Jacket Rating | CMP (Plenum rated) |
| Operating Temp | 0°C to 50°C |
| Storage Temp | -20°C to 70°C |
| Compliance | RoHS, REACH, CE, FCC |
| Use Case | Data center / enterprise USB extension |
