StarTech.com QSFP40GAO30M 40Gbps MSA Active Optical Cable 30M
The StarTech.com QSFP40GAO30M is an MSA-compliant 30-meter Active Optical Cable engineered to deliver reliable 40 Gigabit Ethernet performance, eliminating network bottlenecks in demanding data center environments.
- 40GbE Performance: Supports 40 Gigabit Ethernet applications (4 x 10GbE), providing the necessary bandwidth for high-demand data center operations and large file transfers.
- MSA Compliance: Designed, programmed, and tested to work with 40 GbE compatible switches and routers, ensuring broad interoperability and simplified network integration.
- 30-Meter Reach: Offers a substantial 30-meter connection length, enabling flexible deployment between network devices across server racks or within larger data centers.
- Hot-Swappable Design: Allows for seamless upgrades and replacements without requiring network shutdowns, minimizing operational disruptions and maintaining uptime.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com QSFP40GAO30M is a 30-meter Active Optical Cable (AOC) engineered for 40 Gigabit Ethernet applications, featuring QSFP+ connectors on both ends to support 4 x 10GbE data transfer rates. This cable is MSA compliant, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of 40 GbE switches and routers in enterprise environments.
Designed for low power consumption and low latency, this AOC cable is hot-swappable, facilitating upgrades and replacements without disrupting network operations. Its robust PVC jacket material and compliance with REACH and RoHS standards ensure durability and environmental responsibility for long-term deployment.
- High-Speed Data Transfer: Delivers 40 Gbit/s data transfer rates, crucial for preventing bottlenecks in high-bandwidth applications like virtualization and large database access.
- Extended Reach: Provides a 30-meter cable length, offering flexibility in connecting network equipment across server racks or between different data center zones.
- Operational Continuity: Features a hot-swappable design, allowing IT teams to perform maintenance or upgrades without impacting network uptime or business operations.
- Reliable Connectivity: MSA compliant and rigorously tested, ensuring dependable interoperability with existing 40 GbE infrastructure and reducing compatibility issues.
- Energy Efficiency: Engineered for low power consumption, contributing to reduced operational costs and a lower thermal footprint within data centers.
Choose the StarTech.com QSFP40GAO30M for a high-performance, reliable, and compliant 40GbE connectivity solution that supports your organization's critical data infrastructure.
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What This Solves
High-Density Data Center Interconnects
Modern data centers require robust, high-speed links between servers, storage arrays, and network switches to handle increasing data volumes. This 40Gbps Active Optical Cable provides a reliable, low-latency connection, ensuring optimal performance for virtualized environments and cloud infrastructure.
Data center operators, co-location facilities, enterprise infrastructure teams, large-scale virtualization deployments
Eliminating Network Bottlenecks
As businesses grow, existing network infrastructure can become a bottleneck, slowing down critical applications and impacting productivity. Deploying this 40GbE cable upgrades core network links, significantly increasing bandwidth and reducing latency for demanding workloads.
Growing mid-market companies, enterprise IT departments, organizations with high-bandwidth application needs, network operations centers
Flexible Rack-to-Rack Connectivity
Connecting equipment across different server racks or within larger data center footprints often requires longer, high-performance cabling solutions. The 30-meter length of this AOC allows for flexible and efficient deployment, optimizing physical layouts without compromising speed.
Infrastructure teams, facilities management, enterprise IT operations, organizations with distributed server rooms
Key Features
40 Gbit/s Data Transfer Rate
Ensures rapid data movement across the network, preventing bottlenecks and supporting high-performance applications like real-time analytics and large file transfers.
30 m Cable Length
Provides ample reach for connecting network devices across server racks or within larger data center environments, offering flexible deployment options.
MSA Compliant QSFP+ Connectors
Guarantees broad interoperability with industry-standard 40 Gigabit Ethernet switches and routers, simplifying integration into existing network infrastructures.
Hot-Swappable Design
Allows for cable replacement or upgrades without requiring network downtime, minimizing service interruptions and maintaining business continuity.
Low Power, Low Latency Active Optical Cable
Reduces operational energy costs and ensures near-instantaneous data transmission, critical for time-sensitive applications and efficient data center performance.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This cable supports the high-speed, low-latency data transfer required for real-time financial transactions and large-scale data analytics in trading firms and banks.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Enables rapid transmission of large medical imaging files, genomic data, and electronic health records within hospital networks and research facilities.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Facilitates the high-bandwidth connectivity needed for industrial IoT data aggregation, real-time automation systems, and large CAD/CAM file transfers in factories.
Government & Public Sector
Provides secure and high-capacity network links for government data centers, supporting critical public services and large-scale data processing operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary advantage of an Active Optical Cable (AOC) over a Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cable for 40GbE?
An AOC like the QSFP40GAO30M uses optical fiber for data transmission, allowing for significantly longer reach (up to 30 meters) compared to DAC cables, which are typically limited to shorter distances. AOCs also offer lower power consumption and are lighter, making them ideal for longer high-speed connections.
Is the StarTech.com QSFP40GAO30M compatible with non-StarTech.com network equipment?
Yes, this cable is 100% MSA (Multi-Source Agreement) compliant, meaning it is designed, programmed, and tested to work seamlessly with any 40 Gigabit Ethernet compatible switches and routers that adhere to MSA standards, regardless of brand.
What kind of network applications benefit most from a 40 Gigabit Ethernet cable?
Applications requiring high bandwidth and low latency, such as server-to-server interconnects, storage area networks (SAN), network attached storage (NAS), virtualization platforms, and data center backbone links, benefit significantly from 40GbE connectivity.
What are the environmental certifications for this Active Optical Cable?
The StarTech.com QSFP40GAO30M is compliant with REACH and RoHS directives, indicating it meets strict environmental standards for the restriction of hazardous substances in electronic equipment. It also holds CE and FCC certifications for safety and electromagnetic compatibility.
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.