Brocade 40G-QSFP-QSFP-AOC-0501 Compatible 40G QSFP+ Active Optical Cable, 5m (16ft)

With a fixed 5m (16ft) cable and QSFP+ to QSFP+, the 40G-QSFP-QSFP-AOC-0501 compatible assembly simplifies 40G deployment. It is manufactured and tested by HT for Brocade equipment.

OEM Part Number: 40G-QSFP-QSFP-AOC-0501HT Part Number: 40G-QSFP-QSFP-AOC-0501

Product Highlights

• Compatible alternative to Brocade 40G-QSFP-QSFP-AOC-0501
• 40G connectivity at 40Gbps
• Interface configuration: QSFP+ to QSFP+
• Fixed length and part number: 5m (16ft), 40G-QSFP-QSFP-AOC-0501
• Minimum bend radius: 30mm

This assembly uses OFNP jacket, minimum bend radius 30mm. These mechanical characteristics affect how the cable should be dressed behind the equipment. Avoid sharp edges, excessive ties and repeated tight bends close to the connector boots.

40G-QSFP-QSFP-AOC-0501 occupies the middle of this family between 40G-QSFP-QSFP-AOC-0301 at 3m (10ft) and 40G-QSFP-QSFP-AOC-0701 at 7m (23ft). It adds 2m over the shorter option for extra routing clearance, while the next longer version adds another 2m. Measure the managed path and choose this version when its reach is sufficient without creating the slack associated with the longer assembly.

The intended application is determined by the host interface and protocol support. Listed interface and protocol references include 10G/40Gigabit Ethernet or Fibre Channel. Confirm that the host firmware and port configuration support the same operating mode.

The optical engines and fiber are permanently integrated into this AOC. There are no detachable optical modules to clean or exchange. Handle the complete assembly by its connector housings and cable, and keep both ends matched to the same interface specification.

The 5m (16ft) length gives 40G-QSFP-QSFP-AOC-0501 more freedom for adjacent-rack and row-end deployments. The integrated optical assembly should be supported along its route without tight bends or connector pull loads; the AOC specification and host support must still match the intended link.

Each 40G-QSFP-QSFP-AOC-0501 compatible cable is powered up on a suitable test interface rather than checked only for continuity. We confirm the expected identification and observe optical link operation, receive activity and diagnostic readouts. Because operating systems can apply different qualification rules by hardware revision, the intended Brocade platform should be included with the order.

This product is ordered as 40G-QSFP-QSFP-AOC-0501 in 5m (16ft). Include the equipment model and software release if you would like a pre-order compatibility review. Other lengths use different part numbers and should not be substituted into the same order line.

Every 40G-QSFP-QSFP-AOC-0501 compatible assembly undergoes link testing, compatibility verification and visual inspection. The 5m (16ft) cable is coiled without exceeding its minimum bend radius, fitted with connector protection and packed in an anti-static bag or protective tray before cartoning. Project labels and packing lists are available for volume orders.

Available stock is usually packed and handed to the carrier within one to three working days. Delivery can be arranged by international express, air cargo or sea freight, with tracking details supplied after dispatch. Freight-collect shipments and delivery to a customer warehouse or forwarder can also be coordinated.