Arista AOC-S-S-10G-10M | 10G SFP+ AOC Active Optical Cable, MMF, 10m

Q: What switches and routers is the AOC-S-S-10G-10M compatible with?
A: The AOC-S-S-10G-10M is fully qualified and plug-and-play compatible with Arista switches and routers featuring SFP+ ports. It is also broadly compatible with third-party equipment that conforms to the SFF-8431 MSA standard.

Q: Does this cable support Digital Optical Monitoring (DOM)?
A: Yes. The AOC-S-S-10G-10M supports DOM, providing real-time diagnostic readouts of temperature, supply voltage, and optical transmit/receive power levels directly from the module.

Q: Can this active optical cable be used for Fibre Channel storage networking?
A: Yes. In addition to 10GbE, the AOC-S-S-10G-10M supports 4x and 8x Fibre Channel protocols, making it suitable for storage area network (SAN) and network storage environments.

Q: Why choose an AOC over a DAC (Direct Attach Copper) cable at 10 metres?
A: Active optical cables are significantly lighter, support longer reach than DAC cables (which are typically limited to around 7 metres at 10G), offer better EMI immunity, and allow for smaller bend radii — ideal for high-density data centre environments where cable management is critical.

Q: Is the AOC-S-S-10G-10M available to purchase in Australia?
A: Yes. The Arista AOC-S-S-10G-10M is available for purchase through IP Trading at iptrading.com.au. IP Trading is an Australian B2B IT hardware reseller offering expert pre-sales support and fast local fulfilment for enterprise networking equipment.

Q: Are other cable lengths available in this Arista AOC series?
A: Yes. The Arista 10G AOC series is available in multiple lengths including 3m, 5m, 7m, 10m, 15m, 20m, 25m, and 30m, allowing you to select the right length for your rack layout and avoid excess cable clutter.