Cisco SFP-10G-AOC 10G SFP+ Active Optical Cable

Cisco SFP-10G-AOC 10G SFP+ Active Optical Cable

Brand: Cisco | Category: Transceivers & Cables

SKU: CSC-SFP-10G-AOC | Part #: SFP-10G-AOC | MPN: SFP-10G-AOC

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About the Cisco SFP-10G-AOC 10G SFP+ Active Optical Cable

Built for Cisco Nexus, Catalyst, UCS, and MDS platforms equipped with SFP+ slots, the Cisco SFP-10G-AOC is a high-performance Active Optical Cable transceiver designed to deliver reliable 10 Gbps connectivity across modern enterprise data centers. This SFP+ form factor module combines integrated multi-mode fiber cabling with dual SFP+ connectors (both ends) to eliminate field assembly complexity and ensure consistent signal integrity. Operating at 850 nm wavelength using VCSEL technology and conforming to the SFP+ MSA standard (INF-8432), the SFP-10G-AOC supports both 10GBASE and 10G Fibre Channel protocols with 64B/66B encoding, making it suitable for high-speed fabric interconnects and storage area network deployments.

Network engineers and storage architects standardizing on Cisco infrastructure choose the SFP-10G-AOC for its low power consumption (≤ 1.0 W per end), hot-pluggable design, and Digital Diagnostic Monitoring capability per SFF-8472 standards—features that simplify troubleshooting and reduce operational overhead. The transceiver is available in multiple cable lengths (1 m, 2 m, 3 m, 5 m, 7 m, and 10 m assemblies) to match diverse rack layouts and interconnect distances. Its native firmware compatibility with Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, and NX-OS platforms means automatic recognition and integrity validation without custom configuration, while RoHS compliance ensures alignment with corporate sustainability requirements. The integrated, non-field-separable cable design and operating temperature range of 0°C to 70°C deliver proven durability in controlled data center environments.

Omnixon Global supplies the Cisco SFP-10G-AOC and related high-performance transceiver solutions to enterprise IT teams across the UAE and broader Middle East region.

Technical Specifications

BrandCisco
CategoryTransceivers & Cables
SKUCSC-SFP-10G-AOC
Part NumberSFP-10G-AOC
ConditionNew
Interface10GbE
Manufacturer Part NumberSFP-10G-AOC
Form FactorSFP+ Active Optical Cable (AOC)
Data Rate10 Gbps
Protocol Support10GBASE, 10G Fibre Channel
Connector TypeSFP+ (both ends, integrated)
Cable MediumMulti-mode fiber (integrated, non-field-separable)
Wavelength850 nm (VCSEL)
Interface StandardSFP+ MSA (INF-8432)
Maximum ReachVaries by SKU suffix (available in 1 m, 2 m, 3 m, 5 m, 7 m, 10 m assemblies)
Operating Temperature0°C to 70°C
Power Consumption≤ 1.0 W per end
Firmware CompatibilityCisco IOS, IOS-XE, NX-OS — passes native transceiver integrity check
Platform CompatibilityCisco Nexus, Catalyst, UCS, MDS (SFP+ slot equipped)
Digital Diagnostic MonitoringYes (DDM / DOM per SFF-8472)
Encoding64B/66B
Hot-PluggableYes
RoHS ComplianceRoHS compliant

Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco SFP-10G-AOC 10G SFP+ Active Optical Cable

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The Cisco SFP-10G-AOC Cisco SFP/SFP+/QSFP/XFP transceiver is enterprise IT hardware deployed in production data centers, server rooms, and edge sites across the GCC and EMEA region.