SFP-10G-AOC3M – 10G SFP+ AOC – 3m Length – Active Optical Cable
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SFP-10G-AOC3M Description
SFP-10G-AOC3M is a Cisco 10GBASE-AOC SFP+ active optical cable assembly for 10 Gigabit Ethernet links between supported SFP+ host ports. It provides a 3-meter SFP+ to SFP+ active optical cable with orange bail latch identification, 1W maximum power consumption, and a commercial 0 to 70 degrees C operating range, making it a fixed-length cable BOM item for 10G uplink, switching, and fabric-interconnect connections where Cisco lists platform and software support through the Transceiver Module Group Compatibility Matrix.
Quick Specs
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Specification |
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Product ID |
SFP-10G-AOC3M |
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Product type |
10GBASE-AOC SFP+ active optical cable assembly |
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Cable assembly type |
Active optical cable assembly |
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Interface role |
SFP+ to SFP+ 10G cable |
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Supported Ethernet rate |
10 Gigabit Ethernet |
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Cable length |
3 meters |
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Bail latch color |
Orange |
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Maximum power consumption |
1W |
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Operating temperature class |
Commercial 0 to 70 degrees C |
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Compatibility reference |
Cisco Transceiver Module Group Compatibility Matrix |
Application Scenarios
Use SFP-10G-AOC3M when the measured route between supported Cisco SFP+ ports needs more reach than a 2-meter AOC but does not justify moving to the 5-meter cable. The fixed length is useful for adjacent racks, side-by-side cabinets, or short cross-connect paths.
Cisco documentation lists SFP-10G-AOC3M in supported active optical cable sets for C9200L Multigigabit Ethernet 10G uplinks and for high-performance Catalyst 9500 models. Treat those listings as platform examples, then verify the exact hardware model, port type, and software support in Cisco compatibility documentation.
Cisco UCS 6300 Series documentation includes SFP-10G-AOC3M in the supported SFP+ cable table. When a 10G SFP+ cable is used in a 40G QSFP+ port on the relevant UCS 6300 models, the same guide calls out the CVR-QSFP-SFP10G adapter requirement.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
SFP-10G-AOC3M | |||
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Product type |
10GBASE-AOC SFP+ active optical cable |
10GBASE-AOC SFP+ active optical cable |
10GBASE-AOC SFP+ active optical cable |
10GBASE-CU SFP+ passive twinax copper cable |
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Cable assembly type |
Active optical cable assembly |
Active optical cable assembly |
Active optical cable assembly |
Passive twinax cable assembly |
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Interface role |
SFP+ to SFP+ 10G cable |
SFP+ to SFP+ 10G cable |
SFP+ to SFP+ 10G cable |
SFP+ to SFP+ 10G cable |
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Supported Ethernet rate |
10 Gigabit Ethernet |
10 Gigabit Ethernet |
10 Gigabit Ethernet |
10 Gigabit Ethernet |
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Cable length |
3 meters |
2 meters |
5 meters |
3 meters |
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Bail latch color |
Orange |
Brown |
Gray |
Orange |
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Maximum power consumption |
1W |
1W |
1W |
0.1W |
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Operating temperature class |
Commercial |
Commercial |
Commercial |
Commercial |
- In a SFP-10G-AOC3M vs SFP-10G-AOC2M comparison, the current SKU provides the same Cisco active optical cable family at 3 meters instead of 2 meters.
- The SFP-10G-AOC3M difference from SFP-10G-AOC5M is fixed length and latch color: 3 meters with orange latch for SFP-10G-AOC3M and 5 meters with gray latch for SFP-10G-AOC5M.
- SFP-10G-AOC3M vs SFP-H10GB-CU3M is a media comparison at the same 3-meter length, with active optical cable for SFP-10G-AOC3M and passive twinax copper for SFP-H10GB-CU3M.
- For which model to choose, first confirm whether the design calls for AOC or copper twinax, then match the documented length and Cisco host-support entry.
Selection Guide
1. Pick it when the dressed route is 3 meters
Choose SFP-10G-AOC3M for a Cisco 10G SFP+ link where the planned path needs the documented 3-meter active optical cable length after cable managers and bend control are included.
2. Stay in the AOC family for nearby length changes
Use SFP-10G-AOC2M only when the path is shorter, or SFP-10G-AOC5M only when the same AOC design needs the longer 5-meter reach.
3. Separate same-length copper from AOC orders
SFP-H10GB-CU3M shares the 3-meter length and orange latch, but Cisco defines it as passive twinax copper. Do not use it as a drop-in substitute for an AOC bill of materials.
4. Validate the receiving platform
Check Cisco compatibility documentation for the target platform, port family, adapter requirement, and software release before placing SFP-10G-AOC3M on a quote.
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
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Route measurement |
3-meter fixed cable path after rack dressing and service slack |
Confirms the cable will reach without leaving unnecessary excess |
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Media family |
10GBASE-AOC active optical cable assembly |
Keeps optical AOC requirements separate from SFP-H10GB-CU3M passive twinax copper |
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Host support |
Cisco switch or fabric interconnect, SFP+ port type, and software support |
Verifies the target port supports the exact cable SKU |
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Power and temperature |
1W maximum power and commercial 0 to 70 degrees C operation |
Keeps deployment planning aligned with Cisco environmental and power ratings |
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Receiving marker |
Orange bail latch on the Cisco 3-meter AOC |
Helps staging teams distinguish it from adjacent fixed-length AOC cables |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
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| Product ID | SFP-10G-AOC3M | Product type | 10GBASE-AOC SFP+ active optical cable assembly |
| Ordering description | Cisco 10GBASE-AOC Active Optical Cable SFP+ assembly, 3 meters | Cable assembly type | Active optical cable assembly |
| Interface role | SFP+ to SFP+ 10G cable | Supported Ethernet rate | 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Cable length | 3 meters | Bail latch color | Orange |
| Maximum power consumption | 1W | Operating temperature class | Commercial |
| Commercial operating temperature | 0 to 70 degrees C | Storage temperature range | -40 to 85 degrees C |
| SFP+ connector dimensions | 8.5 x 13.4 x 56.5 mm | SFP+ connector weight | 75 grams or less |
| Catalyst 9200L support example | Cisco release notes list SFP-10G-AOC3M for C9200L Multigigabit Ethernet models with 10G uplinks | Catalyst 9500 support example | C9500-24Y4C, C9500-32C, C9500-32QC, and C9500-48Y4C list SFP-10G-AOC3M as a supported Direct-Attach Active Optical Cable |
| Catalyst 1300 support example | Cisco Catalyst 1300 and 1300X accessory table lists SFP-10G-AOC3M as a 10 Gigabit Ethernet active optical cable assembly | UCS support example | Cisco UCS 6300 Series Fabric Interconnect supported SFP+ cable table lists SFP-10G-AOC3M |
| Compatibility reference | Cisco Transceiver Module Group Compatibility Matrix | Standard warranty | 5 years |
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