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2 metre active optical cable with QSFP+ connector splitting to four SFP+ ends

Axiom

Axiom QSFP-4X10G-AOC2M-AX 2 m 40GBASE-AOC QSFP+ to 4 SFP+ Active Optical Cable

SKU CH-ZC94-TA36W

Splits a 40 Gbps QSFP+ port into four 10 Gbps SFP+ links over a 2 m active optical cable weighing 0.41 lbs

  • 2 m reach connects rack-mounted equipment
  • 40 Gbps aggregate bandwidth across four 10 Gbps lanes
  • QSFP+ to 4 SFP+ breakout simplifies cabling
  • 100 % OEM-compatible coding works in multi-vendor networks
  • 41 lb lightweight cable eases installation

2 m 40GBASE-AOC breakout cable

This Axiom active optical cable splits a single QSFP+ 40 Gbps port into four independent SFP+ 10 Gbps links. It is built for network engineers who need to connect top-of-rack switches to server NICs or storage arrays across a two-metre run. The cable arrives pre-coded for Cisco equipment and functions with other brands in the same network.

Replaces four separate SFP+ cables

Instead of running four individual direct-attach cables from the switch, this breakout assembly consolidates the connections into one QSFP+ transceiver end. The upgrade is worth it when rack space is tight and cable management matters, or when the switch side has only QSFP+ ports available. It also reduces the number of patch-panel ports consumed by the link.

Fits standard QSFP+ and SFP+ cages

The QSFP+ end plugs into any compliant 40 Gbps port while the four SFP+ legs mate with 10 Gbps interfaces on servers, storage controllers or line cards. No external power is required beyond what the host ports supply. The lightweight .41 lb construction eases strain on dense port blocks and leaves more airflow for adjacent modules.

Highlights

  • 2 m reach connects rack-mounted equipment
  • 40 Gbps aggregate bandwidth across four 10 Gbps lanes
  • QSFP+ to 4 SFP+ breakout simplifies cabling
  • 100 % OEM-compatible coding works in multi-vendor networks
  • 41 lb lightweight cable eases installation

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What port spacing does the 40GBASE-AOC QSFP+ end require on the switch?

The QSFP+ connector occupies a single standard QSFP+ port cage on the switch or router.

Which step is most often missed when plugging in the four SFP+ breakout ends?

Removing the dust caps from every SFP+ transceiver tip before inserting them into the SFP+ ports.

When should the 2 m active optical cable be replaced?

Replace it if the cable sheath is kinked, the pull-tabs are damaged, or link errors appear on any of the four 10 GbE channels.

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