{"product_id":"hpe-100gbe-qsfp28-active-optical-cable-5m","title":"HPE 100GbE QSFP28 Active Optical Cable 5m","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHPE 100GbE QSFP28 Active Optical Cable 5m\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHPE 100GbE QSFP28 to QSFP28 5m active optical cable\u003c\/strong\u003e is engineered for enterprise data centers requiring ultra-high-speed fiber optic connectivity. This \u003cstrong\u003eQSFP28 active optical cable\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers 100GbE performance over 5 meters with dual QSFP28 connectors, providing a reliable, cost-effective solution for short-distance interconnects in demanding network environments. Ideal for switch-to-switch connections, server clustering, and high-bandwidth applications where \u003cstrong\u003e100GbE networking\u003c\/strong\u003e demands maximum uptime and minimal latency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100GbE data transmission rate for ultra-high-speed connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQSFP28 connectors on both ends for seamless integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-meter cable length optimized for data center rack deployments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive optical cable technology for reliable signal integrity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow power consumption compared to electrical alternatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-grade construction for mission-critical environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot-pluggable design for flexible network reconfiguration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackward compatible with HPE networking infrastructure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"specifications\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQ9S71A#B01\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive Optical Cable (AOC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnector Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQSFP28 to QSFP28\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100GbE (100 Gigabit Ethernet)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 meters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQSFP28 MSA compliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData center, enterprise networking, high-speed interconnects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0°C to 70°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40°C to 85°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a QSFP28 active optical cable used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eQSFP28 active optical cable\u003c\/strong\u003e is used for high-speed data center interconnections, enabling 100GbE connections between switches, servers, and storage systems. The active optical design provides superior signal quality over longer distances than passive copper cables while consuming less power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does HPE 100GbE networking improve data center performance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100GbE networking\u003c\/strong\u003e dramatically increases bandwidth capacity, reducing latency and improving throughput for data-intensive applications. This HPE cable enables organizations to build scalable, high-performance network architectures that support cloud computing, virtualization, and big data workloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the HPE QSFP28 cable compatible with existing infrastructure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this \u003cstrong\u003eQSFP28 to QSFP28 active optical cable\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for backward compatibility with HPE networking equipment and follows industry-standard MSA specifications, ensuring seamless integration with most enterprise-grade networking platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the advantages of active optical cables over copper alternatives?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActive optical cables offer lower latency, reduced electromagnetic interference, cooler operation, and better signal integrity over distance compared to copper. For \u003cstrong\u003e100GbE connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e in dense data center environments, AOCs provide superior reliability and future-proof performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41734081478731,"sku":"Q9S71A#B01","price":3195.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/hpe-100gbe-qsfp28-active-optical-cable-5m","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}