40G QSFP+ to 4x10G SFP+ Breakout Active Optical Cable

Technical Specification: 40G QSFP+ → 4×10G SFP+ Active Optical Breakout Cable (AOC)

Product Overview

An efficient, hot-pluggable Active Optical Cable (AOC) featuring a QSFP+ connector on one end and four SFP+ connectors on the other. It enables a single 40G QSFP+ port to split into four independent 10G SFP+ links, offering maximum versatility and simplicity in high-density networking environments. (Asterfusion Data Technologies)

Key Features

• Connector A: QSFP+ (MSA-compliant, SFF-8436), supports up to ~41.2 Gbps aggregate
• Connector B: Four SFP+ (SFF-8431) ports, each handling up to ~10.3 Gbps (Asterfusion Data Technologies)
• Data Rate: 40 Gbps broken out into 4×10 Gbps lanes (Asterfusion Data Technologies)
• Reach: Available in lengths from 1 m up to around 100 m depending on build (Cisco); typical cables around 7 m as a popular option (StarTech.com)
• Minimum Bend Radius: Approx. 7.5 mm for flexible routing (naddod.com)
• Hot-Pluggable & Standards-Compliant: QSFP+ MSA, RoHS, DDM/DOM monitoring supported (naddod.com)
• Low Power Consumption: Around 3.5 W typical for the assembly (gbics.com)
• Compatibility: Works seamlessly with Cisco, Arista, Dell, IBM, Intel, Juniper, and other leading network equipment (thinklynn.com)

Performance & Specifications

Applications

• Port Breakout Applications: Use one 40G QSFP+ port to support four discrete 10G SFP+ endpoints—ideal for migrations or junctions between core and edge equipment
• High-Density Setups: Perfect for top-of-rack or inter-rack connectivity in modern data centers
• Flexible Networking Design: Simplifies network segmentation and transition between 40G and 10G infrastructure

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