BROADCOM cavo AOC 40GbE QSFP+ su 4x 10GbE SFP+ Breakout 3m

Aggregate 40 Gbps of bandwidth over a single QSFP+ port and fan out to four independent 10GbE SFP+ links with this 3-meter active optical breakout cable. Engineered for high-density data centers and HPC clusters, it eliminates the need for separate transceivers and patch cords, reducing cabling complexity and airflow obstruction.

Overview

The Broadcom AFBR-7IER03Z is a 40GbE QSFP+ to 4x 10GbE SFP+ breakout active optical cable (AOC). It integrates four full-duplex 10 Gbps channels in a compact, low-power assembly. The cable is MSA compliant and supports Ethernet and InfiniBand protocols, making it a versatile choice for modern network architectures.

What stands out

• Aggregate data rate of 40 Gbps with 10 Gbps per lane
• Hot-pluggable QSFP+ and SFP+ connectors for easy installation and maintenance
• Low power consumption: less than 1.5 W at the QSFP+ end and 0.7 W per SFP+ end
• 850 nm multimode fiber with LSZH jacket for safety and durability
• Supports Ethernet and InfiniBand QDR/FDR/EDR, ideal for converged networks

Technical details

• Cable type: Active Optical Cable (AOC)
• Connector A: QSFP+ (Quad Small Form-Factor Pluggable Plus)
• Connector B: 4x SFP+ (Small Form-Factor Pluggable Plus)
• Configuration: Breakout (1x 40GbE to 4x 10GbE)
• Aggregate data rate: 40 Gbps
• Per lane data rate: 10 Gbps
• Cable length: 3 meters (9.84 feet)
• Fiber type: Multimode Fiber (MMF)
• Wavelength: 850 nm
• Power consumption: < 1.5 W (QSFP+ end), < 0.7 W (each SFP+ end)
• Voltage: 3.3 V
• Hot pluggable: Yes
• Protocol support: Ethernet, InfiniBand QDR/FDR/EDR
• Compliance: MSA Compliant, RoHS-6 Compliant
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F)
• Storage temperature: -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
• Jacket material: LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen)
• Applications: Data Centers, High-Performance Computing (HPC), Enterprise Networking

Our verdict

For IT professionals seeking a reliable, high-performance 40G-to-10G breakout solution, the Broadcom AFBR-7IER03Z delivers exceptional signal integrity and low latency in a compact, easy-to-manage cable. Its active optical design ensures consistent performance over 3 meters, making it a smart investment for scaling network infrastructure.