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QSFP-4X10G-AOCxM-BCC | Cisco Compatible 40GB QSFP to 4 x 10GB SFP+ Active Optical Breakout Cable | 1M to 10M

QSFP-4X10G-AOCxM-BCC | Cisco Compatible 40GB QSFP to 4 x 10GB SFP+ Active Optical Breakout Cable | 1M to 10M

QSFP-4X10G-AOC1M-BCC

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Description

The QSFP-4X10G-AOCxM-BCC is a drop-in compatible replacement for the Cisco QSFP-4X10G-AOC1M. This plug-and-play active optical breakout cable connects one 40G QSFP+ port to four independent 10G SFP+ ports, suitable for Cisco switches and routers requiring 40GbE to 4x10GbE connectivity. - Compliant with IEEE 802.3ba, SFF-8436 (QSFP+), and SFF-8431 (SFP+) standards, guaranteeing interoperability with MSA-compliant host devices - 40Gb/s aggregate bandwidth over multi-mode fiber at 850nm wavelength, splitting into four independent 10.3Gb/s channels - Active optical cable architecture with integrated VCSEL transceivers at both ends, enabling longer reach and lower power consumption than passive copper alternatives - Available in six lengths: 1m, 2m, 3m, 5m, 7m, and 10m to support flexible rack and adjacent-rack deployments - Hot-swappable design for zero-downtime installations in live production environments - Commercial temperature range (0 to 70 degrees C) for datacenter and enterprise applications

Features

• IEEE 802.3ba compliance ensures the cable meets 40GbE electrical and optical specifications, including lane mapping and signal integrity requirements for both the QSFP+ and SFP+ interfaces
• Four fully independent 10G lanes allow simultaneous connections to separate switches, servers, or storage devices without shared bandwidth contention
• Active optical technology uses integrated VCSEL arrays and receiver electronics, eliminating the distance and signal integrity constraints of passive copper while maintaining lower power draw than four discrete transceivers
• Multi-mode fiber transmission at 850nm provides immunity to electromagnetic interference and enables cleaner cable management in high-density environments compared to copper twinax
• Hot-swap capability supported by SFF-8436 and SFF-8431 specifications allows live insertion and removal without powering down host equipment or disrupting adjacent ports
• Commercial temperature rating (0 to 70 degrees C) suits standard datacenter and enterprise network environments where HVAC maintains controlled conditions

Warranty

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Technical Specifications

Brand: Blue Cable Co
BCC SKU: QSFP-4X10G-AOCxM-BCC
Compatible Replacement For: QSFP-4X10G-AOC1M
Compatibility: Cisco compatible
Lab Testing: Tested in Sydney, Australia
Warranty: 5-year advanced hardware replacement (Blue Cable Co)
Cable Type: Active Optical Cable (AOC)
Form Factor: QSFP+ to 4x SFP+ breakout
Aggregate Data Rate: 40 Gb/s (41.2 Gb/s max)
Per-Lane Data Rate: 10.3 Gb/s
Wavelength: 850nm
Fibre Type: Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF)
Connector Type: 1x QSFP+ (SFF-8436), 4x SFP+ (SFF-8431)
Standards Compliance: IEEE 802.3ba, SFF-8436, SFF-8431, QSFP MSA, SFP+ MSA
Available Lengths: 1m, 2m, 3m, 5m, 7m, 10m
Operating Temperature: 0 to 70 degrees C (commercial)
Power Consumption: Typical <1.5W (QSFP+ end), <0.8W (per SFP+ end)

FAQs

Q: Will this work in place of the Cisco QSFP-4X10G-AOC1M?
A: Yes. The QSFP-4X10G-AOCxM-BCC is fully compliant with IEEE 802.3ba, SFF-8436, and SFF-8431 standards and matches the form factor, data rate, and wavelength of the Cisco original. The cable is plug-and-play compatible and will function identically in any Cisco platform with 40G QSFP+ ports supporting active optical breakout cables.

Q: Which Cisco platforms support this breakout cable?
A: This cable works in any Cisco switch or router with 40G QSFP+ ports that support 40GBASE-SR4 or active optical breakout cables. Compatibility depends on the port supporting IEEE 802.3ba 40GbE and MSA-compliant QSFP+ and SFP+ interfaces, not on a specific platform model. Consult your platform documentation to confirm 40G breakout support.

Q: Can I connect the four SFP+ ends to different switches or devices?
A: Yes. Each of the four 10G SFP+ lanes operates independently with dedicated electrical and optical paths. You can connect each SFP+ end to a different switch, server, or storage device. The QSFP+ host port aggregates all four lanes at 40Gb/s, so the total combined traffic across the four SFP+ connections cannot exceed 40Gb/s.

Q: What is the difference between active optical and passive copper breakout cables?
A: Active optical cables use integrated VCSEL transmitters and optical receivers at each end, enabling longer reach (up to 10m for this product) and lower EMI compared to passive copper DAC cables, which are limited to 3-5m due to signal loss and crosstalk. AOCs consume slightly more power than passive cables but significantly less than using separate transceiver modules and fiber patch cables.

Q: Does this cable require any special configuration or firmware on the host switch?
A: No configuration is required. The cable is a physical-layer device that presents as a standard 40GBASE-SR4 interface to the QSFP+ port and four 10GBASE-SR interfaces to the SFP+ ports. The host switch auto-negotiates link parameters per IEEE 802.3ba. Some platforms may require the port to be configured for breakout mode in software, but this is a switch configuration step, not a cable requirement.

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