QSFP-100G-AOC3M – 100G QSFP AOC – 3m Length – Active Optical Cable
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QSFP-100G-AOC3M Description
QSFP-100G-AOC3M is the Cisco 3-meter 100G QSFP active optical cable for fixed QSFP-to-QSFP Ethernet connections.
It suits short 100G paths where copper DAC stiffness is a concern, but the design still needs a single Cisco cable assembly rather than two optical transceivers and a separate fiber patch cord. The 3-meter length should be matched to the actual routed path, not only the port-to-port distance.
For quote review, keep the exact QSFP-100G-AOC3M SKU visible and confirm Cisco host support, cable length, port role, and software compatibility. Layer23-Switch can help check price, stock, warranty support, shipping timing, and whether a nearby AOC or copper cable length fits the installation better.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
QSFP-100G-AOC3M |
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Brand |
Cisco |
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Product family |
Cisco 100GBASE QSFP-100G modules |
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Product type |
100GBASE QSFP active optical cable |
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Ordering description |
Cisco 100G QSFP Active Optical Cable, 3-meter |
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Cable assembly type |
Active optical cable assembly |
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Interface form factor |
QSFP to QSFP direct attach |
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Ethernet rate |
100 Gigabit Ethernet |
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Cable length |
3 meters |
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Power consumption |
3.5W per end |
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Pull tab color |
Orange |
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Cable diameter |
3.5 mm |
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Bend radius |
30 mm |
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QSFP connector module dimensions |
13.5 x 18.4 x 72.4 mm maximum outer dimensions |
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QSFP connector module weight |
100 grams or less |
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Commercial operating temperature |
0 to 70 degrees C |
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Storage temperature range |
-40 to 85 degrees C |
Application Scenarios
QSFP-100G-AOC3M belongs in 100G rack designs where two Cisco QSFP-100G ports are close enough for a 3-meter fixed assembly. It avoids separate optics and patch cords while keeping the link in Cisco’s QSFP-to-QSFP AOC family.
The Cisco data sheet lists a 3.5 mm cable diameter and 30 mm bend radius for this AOC length. Those values make the 3-meter AOC worth reviewing when a passive copper 100G cable would be harder to route cleanly through cable managers.
This SKU is useful as a controlled spare when the site already uses short 100G AOC links. Receiving teams should match the label to QSFP-100G-AOC3M, 3 meters, and orange pull tab before staging the cable for installation.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
QSFP-100G-AOC2M |
QSFP-100G-AOC3M |
QSFP-100G-AOC5M | |
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Product family |
Cisco 100GBASE QSFP-100G modules |
Cisco 100GBASE QSFP-100G modules |
Cisco 100GBASE QSFP-100G modules |
Cisco 100GBASE QSFP-100G modules |
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Product type |
100GBASE QSFP active optical cable |
100GBASE QSFP active optical cable |
100GBASE QSFP active optical cable |
100GBASE QSFP active optical cable |
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Cable assembly type |
Active optical cable assembly |
Active optical cable assembly |
Active optical cable assembly |
Active optical cable assembly |
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Interface form factor |
QSFP to QSFP direct attach |
QSFP to QSFP direct attach |
QSFP to QSFP direct attach |
QSFP to QSFP direct attach |
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Ethernet rate |
100 Gigabit Ethernet |
100 Gigabit Ethernet |
100 Gigabit Ethernet |
100 Gigabit Ethernet |
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Cable length |
2 meters |
3 meters |
5 meters |
7 meters |
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Power consumption |
3.5W per end |
3.5W per end |
3.5W per end |
3.5W per end |
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Pull tab color |
Brown |
Orange |
Gray |
Blue |
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Cable diameter |
3.5 mm |
3.5 mm |
3.5 mm |
3.5 mm |
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Bend radius |
30 mm |
30 mm |
30 mm |
30 mm |
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QSFP connector module dimensions |
13.5 x 18.4 x 72.4 mm maximum outer dimensions |
13.5 x 18.4 x 72.4 mm maximum outer dimensions |
13.5 x 18.4 x 72.4 mm maximum outer dimensions |
13.5 x 18.4 x 72.4 mm maximum outer dimensions |
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Commercial operating temperature |
0 to 70 degrees C |
0 to 70 degrees C |
0 to 70 degrees C |
0 to 70 degrees C |
- QSFP-100G-AOC3M is the short optical AOC option between Cisco’s 2-meter and 5-meter 100G QSFP AOC lengths.
- The compared AOC models keep the same documented cable diameter, bend radius, power value, and QSFP module dimensions; the main ordering difference is the fixed cable length and pull tab color.
- A 3-meter AOC can reduce handling issues compared with longer spare cables when the path is a same-rack or nearby-rack route.
- Ask for price, stock, warranty support, and shipping by exact SKU because the 2-meter, 3-meter, 5-meter, and 7-meter AOC part numbers differ by only one length field.
Selection Guide
1. Match the cable to a measured 3-meter route
Choose QSFP-100G-AOC3M after measuring the path through cable managers and trays. It should provide enough service slack without creating loops that a longer 5-meter or 7-meter AOC would leave in the rack.
2. Keep the link as QSFP-to-QSFP 100G
This SKU is for a direct 100G connection between two QSFP ports. If the design needs 100G-to-25G breakout, passive copper, or pluggable optics with a separate fiber jumper, the bill of materials should move to a different Cisco part number.
3. Confirm Cisco platform and software support
Use Cisco compatibility documentation for the target switch, router, line card, port mode, and software release. The cable can be a valid Cisco AOC and still require platform-level confirmation before purchase.
4. Check physical handling before shipment
Review the 3.5 mm diameter, 30 mm bend radius, and orange pull tab with the installation team. That keeps the quote, receiving inspection, and rack work aligned around the exact 3-meter AOC.
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
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Exact Product ID |
QSFP-100G-AOC3M |
Prevents substitution with 2-meter, 5-meter, copper DAC, or breakout cable SKUs |
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Cable length |
3-meter routed path with service slack |
Keeps the fixed cable length aligned with the installed route |
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Link role |
QSFP-to-QSFP 100G direct attach |
Separates this AOC from breakout, copper DAC, and separate-transceiver designs |
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Cisco host support |
Target device, line card or module, port mode, and software release |
Confirms the cable is supported in the intended hardware and software combination |
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Rack routing |
3.5 mm cable diameter and 30 mm bend radius |
Helps installers verify cable manager space before shipment |
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Procurement details |
Price, stock status, warranty handling, and shipping destination |
Keeps the quote and delivery plan tied to the deployment window |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product ID | QSFP-100G-AOC3M | Brand | Cisco |
| Product family | Cisco 100GBASE QSFP-100G modules | Product type | 100GBASE QSFP active optical cable |
| Ordering description | Cisco 100G QSFP Active Optical Cable, 3-meter | Cable assembly type | Active optical cable assembly |
| Interface form factor | QSFP to QSFP direct attach | Ethernet rate | 100 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Cable length | 3 meters | Power consumption | 3.5W per end |
| Pull tab color | Orange | Cable diameter | 3.5 mm |
| Bend radius | 30 mm | QSFP connector module dimensions | 13.5 x 18.4 x 72.4 mm maximum outer dimensions |
| QSFP connector module weight | 100 grams or less | Commercial operating temperature | 0 to 70 degrees C |
| Storage temperature range | -40 to 85 degrees C | Standards references | SFF-8665, SFF-8636, IEEE 802.3-2022, IEEE 802.3ba, IEEE 802.3bm |
| Compliance reference | RoHS 6 | Standard warranty | 5 years |
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