H3C QSFP56-200G-D-AOC-5M Compatible 200G QSFP56 4 x 50G PAM4 Active Optical Cable, 5m (16ft)

For short, high-density connections, this AOC cable combines 200G performance with a fixed 5m (16ft) cable run. It corresponds to H3C QSFP56-200G-D-AOC-5M and uses a factory-terminated active optical link with the optical engines and fiber integrated into the assembly.

OEM Part Number: QSFP56-200G-D-AOC-5MHT Part Number: QSFP56-200G-D-AOC-5M

Product Highlights

• Compatible alternative to H3C QSFP56-200G-D-AOC-5M
• 200G connectivity at 200Gbps
• Interface configuration: QSFP56 to QSFP56
• Fixed length and part number: 5m (16ft), QSFP56-200G-D-AOC-5M
• Cable construction: AOC
• Maximum power consumption: 4.35W Per End
• Minimum bend radius: 30mm
• Operating temperature: 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F)

The listed modulation format is 4x 50G-PAM4. Both host interfaces must be configured for the same aggregate rate and lane arrangement. A connector that fits mechanically does not by itself guarantee that the remote port supports this encoding or breakout mode.

QSFP56-200G-D-AOC-5M is the shortest of 3 verified length options in this family. It is the preferred choice when the port positions are close and cable slack must be kept to a minimum. The next option is QSFP56-200G-D-AOC-10M at 10m (33ft), adding 5m for a less direct routing path; selecting it unnecessarily would leave more cable to dress.

The rated power consumption is 4.35W Per End. Include this load in the host-port power and thermal budget, especially in densely populated switches. Maintain front-panel clearance and do not bundle the cable so tightly that it obstructs airflow around the connectors.

This assembly uses LSZH 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.

The intended application is determined by the host interface and protocol support. Listed interface and protocol references include IEEE 802.3, QSFP56 MSA, SFF-8665, SFF-8636. 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 QSFP56-200G-D-AOC-5M 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.

Compatibility is more than matching the QSFP56 to QSFP56 shape. This assembly is prepared for hosts expecting QSFP56-200G-D-AOC-5M and is checked for identification, stable link behavior and optical link operation, receive activity and diagnostic readouts. We recommend confirming the equipment model and software release for critical deployments or mixed-vendor installations.

This product is ordered as QSFP56-200G-D-AOC-5M 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.

Production inspection covers both physical condition and a live link check. Connector ends receive individual protection, and the completed assembly is packed without tight ties or sharp bends. For multi-length projects, cartons can be separated and labelled by OEM part number to simplify installation on site.

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.