QSFP-100G-AOC3M – 100G QSFP AOC – 3m Length – Active Optical Cable
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QSFP-100G-AOC3M Description
QSFP-100G-AOC3M is a Cisco 100GBASE QSFP-100G family active optical cable for fixed QSFP-to-QSFP 100 Gigabit Ethernet links between compatible Cisco QSFP-100G ports in short rack or adjacent-rack runs. Cisco identifies this SKU as a 3 m active optical cable assembly with 3.5 W power consumption per end and an orange pull tab, and the 100G QSFP cable table lists a 3.5 mm cable diameter and 30 mm bend radius for the AOC length family, making it a BOM-specific option when the design needs a short optical direct-attach cable rather than passive copper or separate transceivers.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
QSFP-100G-AOC3M |
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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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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-AOC3M |
QSFP-100G-AOC2M |
QSFP-100G-AOC5M | |
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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 |
3 meters |
2 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 |
Orange |
Brown |
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.
- Confirm order, support entitlement support, and deployment by exact SKU because the 2-meter, 3-meter, 5-meter, and 7-meter AOC part numbers differ by only one length field. Related SKU checks: QSFP-100G-AOC5M, QSFP-100G-AOC7M. Related comparison SKUs: QSFP-100G-AOC2M.
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 |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product ID | QSFP-100G-AOC3M | 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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