QSFP-4X10G-AOC10M – 40G QSFP+ Breakout – 4x10G SFP+ AOC – 10m Length
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QSFP-4X10G-AOC10M Description
QSFP-4X10G-AOC10M is a Cisco 40GBASE-AOC QSFP-to-four-SFP+ active optical breakout cable for connecting one compatible 40G QSFP port to four 10G SFP+ links in a Cisco cabling BOM. This 10-meter cable belongs to Cisco’s 40GBASE QSFP module and cable portfolio, uses a QSFP-to-4xSFP+ breakout form factor, is identified as an active optical cable assembly, has a 7-meter breakout location from the 40G end, and is listed with a red pull tab for the 10-meter variant.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
QSFP-4X10G-AOC10M |
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Product type |
40GBASE-AOC QSFP to 4 SFP+ active optical breakout cable |
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Cable assembly type |
Active optical cable assembly |
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Interface form factor |
QSFP to four SFP+ breakout |
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Ethernet role |
40 Gigabit Ethernet to four 10 Gigabit Ethernet breakout |
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Cable length |
10 meters |
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Breakout location |
7 meters from 40G end |
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Pull tab color |
Red |
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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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QSFP-end cable diameter |
3.5 mm |
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QSFP-end bend radius |
60 mm |
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QSFP-end face plate distance |
100 mm |
Application Scenarios
Use QSFP-4X10G-AOC10M when the design calls for one compatible Cisco 40G QSFP interface to connect to four Cisco 10G SFP+ interfaces. It fits aggregation, fabric extender, or migration projects where the upstream port is 40G and the downstream devices still use 10G SFP+ links.
The 10-meter active optical format is useful when the route is longer than the shorter 1-meter to 7-meter breakout AOC options. Check the actual cable path through managers and trays so the 7-meter breakout point, bend radius, and SFP-end fanout all have enough space.
This model helps standardize a Cisco breakout line item when a BOM needs a fixed 10-meter QSFP-to-4xSFP+ active optical cable. Buyers should quote the full SKU to avoid receiving a QSFP-to-QSFP AOC or an active copper breakout cable with a similar part number.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
QSFP-4X10G-AOC10M |
QSFP-4X10G-AOC7M |
QSFP-4X10G-AC10M |
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Product type |
QSFP to 4 SFP+ active optical breakout cable |
QSFP to 4 SFP+ active optical breakout cable |
QSFP to 4 SFP+ active copper breakout cable |
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Interface form factor |
QSFP to four SFP+ breakout |
QSFP to four SFP+ breakout |
QSFP to four SFP+ breakout |
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Ethernet role |
40G to four 10G breakout |
40G to four 10G breakout |
40G to four 10G breakout |
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Cable length |
10 meters |
7 meters |
10 meters |
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Breakout location from 40G end |
7 meters |
4 meters |
7 meters |
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Pull tab color |
Red |
Blue |
Red |
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QSFP-end cable diameter |
3.5 mm |
3.5 mm |
9 mm |
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QSFP-end bend radius |
60 mm |
60 mm |
50 mm |
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QSFP-end face plate distance |
100 mm |
100 mm |
100 mm |
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SFP-end cable diameter |
3 mm |
3 mm |
5 mm |
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SFP-end bend radius |
30 mm |
30 mm |
45 mm |
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SFP-end face plate distance |
80 mm |
80 mm |
70 mm |
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Jacket material |
PVC |
PVC |
PVC |
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Jacket color |
Orange |
Orange |
Black |
- Choose the 10-meter AOC breakout SKU when a 7-meter optical breakout cable is short for the routed path but the design still needs optical rather than active copper cable.
- QSFP-4X10G-AOC10M and QSFP-4X10G-AC10M have the same listed cable length and breakout location, but Cisco identifies one as active optical and the other as active copper.
- The optical breakout cable uses smaller listed cable diameters at both the QSFP and SFP ends than the active copper 10-meter breakout option.
- Pull tab color helps receiving and installation teams separate nearby cable lengths, but the purchase request should still use the exact product ID. Related comparison SKUs: QSFP-4X10G-AOC7M.
Selection Guide
1. Use this SKU only for a real 40G-to-4x10G breakout requirement
QSFP-4X10G-AOC10M is not a QSFP-to-QSFP direct-attach cable. Select it when one 40G QSFP host port must fan out to four 10G SFP+ ports, and confirm the Cisco platform supports breakout operation on the target ports.
2. Measure the cable path before approving the 10-meter length
The 10-meter length should be checked against the routed path, not just the straight cabinet distance. The breakout point is 7 meters from the 40G end, so the rack layout must leave enough distance for the four SFP+ legs to reach their target ports cleanly.
3. Validate platform and software compatibility
Cisco compatibility documentation should be checked for the exact switch, controller, line card, and software release. A valid Cisco cable SKU can still be wrong for a specific chassis, port group, or release train.
4. Separate optical and copper breakout choices in the quote
When asking for price and stock, state whether the requirement is QSFP-4X10G-AOC10M active optical or QSFP-4X10G-AC10M active copper. The names are close, but the cable construction and physical routing values are different.
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
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Exact SKU |
QSFP-4X10G-AOC10M |
Prevents substitution with QSFP-to-QSFP AOC or active copper breakout variants |
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Interface requirement |
One 40G QSFP port to four 10G SFP+ ports |
Confirms the order matches a breakout design rather than a direct 40G link |
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Cable length |
10-meter routed path |
Avoids short runs that cannot reach or excess cable in dense racks |
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Breakout point |
7 meters from the 40G end |
Helps installers plan which side of the rack should receive the QSFP connector |
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Platform support |
Host device, port group, line card, and software release |
Cisco compatibility support varies by platform and release |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product ID | QSFP-4X10G-AOC10M | Product type | 40GBASE-AOC QSFP to 4 SFP+ active optical breakout cable |
| Cable assembly type | Active optical cable assembly | Interface form factor | QSFP to four SFP+ breakout |
| Ethernet role | 40 Gigabit Ethernet to four 10 Gigabit Ethernet breakout | Cable length | 10 meters |
| Breakout location | 7 meters from 40G end | Pull tab color | Red |
| QSFP connector module dimensions | 13.5 x 18.4 x 72.4 mm maximum outer dimensions | QSFP connector module weight | 100 grams or less |
| QSFP-end cable diameter | 3.5 mm | QSFP-end bend radius | 60 mm |
| QSFP-end face plate distance | 100 mm | SFP-end cable diameter | 3 mm |
| SFP-end bend radius | 30 mm | SFP-end face plate distance | 80 mm |
| Jacket material | PVC | Jacket color | Orange |
| Operating temperature range | 0 to 70 degrees C (32 to 158 degrees F) | Storage temperature range | -40 to 85 degrees C (-40 to 185 degrees F) |
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