StarTech.com 15M QSFP+ 40Gbps Active Optical Cable MSA Compliant QSFP40GAO15M
The StarTech.com QSFP40GAO15M is an MSA compliant 15-meter Active Optical Cable engineered for 40 Gigabit Ethernet applications, ensuring high-speed, low-latency data transmission in demanding enterprise environments.
- 40Gbps Throughput: Delivers ultra-fast data transfer rates, eliminating network bottlenecks for critical business applications.
- 15-Meter Reach: Provides flexible connectivity options for linking network devices across server racks or within data center aisles.
- MSA Compliant: Guarantees broad compatibility with industry-standard QSFP+ switches and routers, simplifying network integration.
- Active Optical Design: Offers a lighter, more flexible, and lower-power alternative to traditional copper cables for extended distances.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com QSFP40GAO15M is a purpose-built 15-meter Active Optical Cable designed for 40 Gigabit Ethernet applications, featuring QSFP+ male connectors on both ends to support 40 Gbit/s data transfer rates.
Engineered for demanding enterprise environments, this cable is MSA compliant, ensuring broad interoperability with existing 40GbE compatible switches and routers, while its hot-swappable design minimizes network disruptions during maintenance.
- Core Functionality: Delivers 40 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, enabling rapid data exchange between high-performance network devices and servers.
- Reliable Connectivity: MSA compliance ensures seamless integration with a wide range of 40GbE switches and routers, reducing compatibility issues and deployment time.
- Flexible Deployment: The 15-meter cable length provides ample reach for connecting equipment across server racks or between adjacent network cabinets.
- Reduced Downtime: Hot-swappable capability allows for cable replacement or upgrades without requiring network shutdowns, maintaining operational continuity.
- Operational Value: Backed by a lifetime warranty, this cable offers long-term reliability and a reduced total cost of ownership for critical network infrastructure.
This QSFP+ Active Optical Cable is an essential component for organizations requiring high-performance, reliable, and compliant 40GbE network interconnects.
Technical Specifications
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2Connectivity & I/O
3Physical & Environmental
4Lifecycle, Warranty & Compliance
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What This Solves
High-Speed Data Center Links
In modern data centers, rapid data transfer between core switches and distribution layers is critical for application performance. This cable provides a reliable 40Gbps link, ensuring efficient data flow and reducing latency across the network backbone.
Data center operators, co-location facilities, enterprise infrastructure teams
Server-to-Switch Interconnects
Connecting high-performance servers to network switches requires robust, high-bandwidth cabling to prevent bottlenecks. This 15-meter AOC facilitates direct, low-latency 40GbE connections, optimizing server I/O for virtualized environments and database operations.
Enterprise IT departments, virtualized server farms, database administrators
Network Core Aggregation
Aggregating traffic from multiple access switches to a central core switch demands high-capacity interconnects to handle peak loads. The 40Gbps throughput of this cable supports efficient traffic aggregation, maintaining network stability and responsiveness.
Campus networks, large office environments, network operations centers
Key Features
40 Gbit/s Data Transfer Rate
Ensures rapid data throughput, minimizing latency for critical applications and large file transfers.
15 m Cable Length
Provides flexible reach for connecting network devices across server racks or within data center aisles.
MSA Compliant
Guarantees interoperability with a wide range of 40GbE switches and routers, simplifying network integration.
Hot-Swappable Design
Allows for cable replacement or upgrades without requiring network downtime, preserving operational continuity.
InfiniBand Protocol Support
Enables high-performance computing (HPC) and ultra-low latency data center interconnects, supporting specialized workloads.
Compatible With
Networking Equipment
40GbE switches, core routers, network aggregation devices from Cisco, Juniper, Arista, HPE
Servers & Storage
High-performance servers, SAN/NAS systems with QSFP+ interfaces, blade servers
Data Center Infrastructure
Rack-mounted equipment, network cabinets, server racks, converged infrastructure
High-Performance Computing (HPC)
InfiniBand-enabled clusters, scientific research systems, financial trading platforms
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this QSFP+ cable compatible with all 40GbE switches?
Yes, the StarTech.com QSFP40GAO15M is MSA (Multi-Source Agreement) compliant, ensuring broad compatibility with any 40GbE switch or router that adheres to MSA standards for QSFP+ transceivers and cables.
What is the primary advantage of an Active Optical Cable (AOC) over a Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cable?
AOCs like this 15-meter StarTech.com cable offer longer reach, are lighter, more flexible, and consume less power than DAC cables. This makes them ideal for longer distances within a data center where copper would be impractical.
Can this 40Gbps cable be used for 10GbE connections?
While this cable supports 40 Gigabit Ethernet applications (4 x 10GbE), it requires QSFP+ ports. To break out to 10GbE SFP+ ports, a QSFP+ to 4xSFP+ breakout cable or transceiver would be needed, which is a separate product.
What are the environmental operating conditions for this cable?
This cable is designed to operate reliably in temperatures ranging from 0 to 70 °C (32 to 158 °F), making it suitable for standard data center and server room environments.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
Lifetime
Warranty is provided directly by the manufacturer and covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Return Policy
Returns subject to manufacturer approval
Hardware returns are governed by the manufacturer's return policy. Some products are non-returnable or subject to restocking fees. Defective items are handled under the manufacturer warranty. Contact Zent Networks before initiating any return.