SFP-25G-AOC10M – 25G SFP28 AOC – 10m Length – Active Optical Cable
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SFP-25G-AOC10M Description
SFP-25G-AOC10M is a Cisco 25GBASE-AOC SFP28 active optical cable assembly for building 25 Gigabit Ethernet links between supported Cisco SFP28 host ports. It is a 10 m SFP28-to-SFP28 AOC with a red pull tab, 1W maximum power consumption, commercial 0 to 70 degrees C operating range, and host-side BASE-R FEC or RS-FEC requirement; Cisco positions compatibility through the Transceiver Module Group matrix, with documented support examples including Catalyst CW9800M and UCS 6400 Series platforms.
Quick Specs
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Product ID |
SFP-25G-AOC10M |
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Product type |
25GBASE-AOC SFP28 active optical cable assembly |
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Cable assembly type |
Active optical cable assembly |
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Interface role |
SFP28 to SFP28 25G cable |
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Supported Ethernet rate |
25 Gigabit Ethernet |
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Cable length |
10 meters |
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Pull tab color |
Red |
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Maximum power consumption |
1W |
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Host FEC requirement |
BASE-R FEC or RS-FEC on host ports |
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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 this SKU when the cabling plan needs a fixed 10-meter active optical assembly between supported Cisco SFP28 ports and shorter 5-meter or 7-meter AOC lengths would not follow the dressed path cleanly.
Cisco lists SFP-25G-AOC10M in the supported 25GBASE SFP model table for the Catalyst CW9800M Wireless Controller, so that platform example can be used as a documented host-support check before staging the cable.
For UCS 6400 material planning, Cisco lists SFP-25G-AOC10M among SFP28 25G cables with integrated transceivers. Keep the AOC line item separate from 25G DAC rows because the media type and FEC expectations are different.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
SFP-25G-AOC10M | ||
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Product type |
25GBASE-AOC SFP28 active optical cable |
25GBASE-AOC SFP28 active optical cable |
25GBASE-CR1 SFP28 passive copper cable |
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Cable assembly type |
Active optical cable assembly |
Active optical cable assembly |
Direct-attach copper cable assembly |
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Interface role |
SFP28 to SFP28 25G cable |
SFP28 to SFP28 25G cable |
SFP28 to SFP28 25G cable |
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Supported Ethernet rate |
25 Gigabit Ethernet |
25 Gigabit Ethernet |
25 Gigabit Ethernet |
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Cable length |
10 meters |
7 meters |
5 meters |
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Pull tab color |
Red |
Blue |
Gray |
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Maximum power consumption |
1W |
1W |
0.1W |
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Host FEC requirement |
BASE-R FEC or RS-FEC |
BASE-R FEC or RS-FEC |
RS-FEC for 5m copper |
- In a SFP-25G-AOC10M vs SFP-25G-AOC7M comparison, the confirmed difference is the fixed cable length: SFP-25G-AOC10M is the red-tab 10-meter AOC and SFP-25G-AOC7M is the blue-tab 7-meter AOC.
- The SFP-25G-AOC10M difference from SFP-H25G-CU5M is media and length, because the current SKU is active optical cable at 10 meters while SFP-H25G-CU5M is a 5-meter passive copper DAC.
- For which model to choose, match the 25G host-port support first, then select the Cisco cable family and fixed length that matches the rack route.
Selection Guide
1. Choose it for a measured 10-meter AOC route
Select SFP-25G-AOC10M when the BOM needs a preterminated 25G active optical SFP28 cable and the installed path requires the 10-meter length.
2. Keep SFP-25G-AOC7M for shorter routing
Use SFP-25G-AOC7M instead only when Cisco 25G AOC is still required and the dressed route fits the 7-meter assembly.
3. Do not substitute a same-speed DAC without review
SFP-H25G-CU5M is also a 25G SFP28 cable but it is passive copper, has a shorter fixed length, and follows the 5-meter copper FEC rule rather than the AOC rule.
4. Confirm host support and FEC before release
Verify the target Cisco platform, port role, software support, and BASE-R FEC or RS-FEC setting before approving the quote or receiving the cable.
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
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Cable family |
The BOM calls for 25GBASE-AOC SFP28 active optical cable, not 25GBASE-CR1 copper |
Prevents a DAC substitution that changes media and handling |
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Installed path length |
The dressed route has been measured for a fixed 10-meter assembly |
The cable length is part of the finished assembly and cannot be cut to fit |
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Host compatibility |
Cisco TMG or platform documentation confirms the exact host, port, and software context |
Keeps the cable tied to a supported Cisco SFP28 port |
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FEC setting |
BASE-R FEC or RS-FEC is supported on the host ports |
Cisco documents FEC as required for SFP-25G AOC cables |
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Power and environment |
Port power planning accepts 1W maximum power and commercial 0 to 70 degrees C operation |
Avoids staging the cable outside Cisco’s published rating |
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Visual receiving cue |
Red pull tab is checked together with the exact PID |
Pull-tab color helps receiving but should not replace PID verification |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
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| Product ID | SFP-25G-AOC10M | Product type | 25GBASE-AOC SFP28 active optical cable assembly |
| Ordering description | 25GBASE-AOC SFP28 Active Optical Cable, 10-meter | Cable assembly type | Active optical cable assembly |
| Interface role | SFP28 to SFP28 25G cable | Supported Ethernet rate | 25 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Cable length | 10 meters | Pull tab color | Red |
| Maximum power consumption | 1W | Host FEC requirement | BASE-R FEC or RS-FEC on host ports |
| FCoE support | Supported with appropriate host software support | Operating temperature class | Commercial |
| Commercial operating temperature | 0 to 70 degrees C | Storage temperature range | -40 to 85 degrees C |
| Cisco switch support reference | Check the Cisco Transceiver Module Group Compatibility Matrix for the target host | CW9800M support example | Cisco lists SFP-25G-AOC10M as a supported 25GBASE SFP model |
| UCS 6400 support example | Cisco lists SFP-25G-AOC10M in the SFP28 25G cable table | Standard warranty | 5 years |
| Standards references | SFF-8402, SFF-8472, IEEE 802.3, IEEE P802.3by | Official compatibility boundary | Cisco host support must be verified per platform and software release |
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