SFP-25G-AOC2M – 25G SFP28 AOC – 2m Length – Active Optical Cable
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SFP-25G-AOC2M Description
SFP-25G-AOC2M is a Cisco 25GBASE-AOC SFP28 active optical cable assembly for short 25 Gigabit Ethernet links between supported Cisco SFP28 host ports. It provides a fixed 2 m SFP28-to-SFP28 optical cable connection, uses an active optical cable assembly rather than a separate pluggable optic and fiber patch cord, has a brown pull tab for identification, draws up to 1W, and requires BASE-R FEC or RS-FEC support on the host ports.
Quick Specs
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Specification |
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Product ID |
SFP-25G-AOC2M |
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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 |
2 meters |
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Pull tab color |
Brown |
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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
SFP-25G-AOC2M fits Cisco SFP28 port pairs where a 1-meter AOC is too short after cable management and a 3-meter assembly would leave avoidable slack in the same rack or adjacent rack space.
Cisco lists SFP-25G-AOC2M in the supported 25GBASE SFP model table for the Catalyst CW9800M Wireless Controller. That official platform example gives buyers a documented host record before the cable is added to the controller uplink BOM.
Cisco Catalyst 9300 release notes list SFP-25G-AOC2M with the supported Cisco 25GBASE SFP28 module numbers. Use that as a platform-family signal, then confirm the exact device and software support through Cisco compatibility documentation.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
SFP-25G-AOC2M | ||
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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 |
2 meters |
1 meter |
2 meters |
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Pull tab color |
Brown |
Beige |
Brown |
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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 |
No FEC required for 2m copper |
- In a SFP-25G-AOC2M vs SFP-25G-AOC1M comparison, the practical difference is the finished AOC length: SFP-25G-AOC2M is the brown-tab 2-meter cable and SFP-25G-AOC1M is the beige-tab 1-meter cable.
- The SFP-25G-AOC2M difference from SFP-H25G-CU2M is media type at the same 2-meter length, because SFP-25G-AOC2M is an active optical cable while SFP-H25G-CU2M is passive copper.
- For which model to choose, keep the Cisco host record and port FEC behavior tied to the cable family shown in the table, then select the fixed length that matches the measured route.
Selection Guide
1. Select the 2-meter AOC for a measured path
Choose SFP-25G-AOC2M when the BOM calls for Cisco 25GBASE-AOC SFP28 media and the installed route requires a fixed 2-meter assembly.
2. Use the 1-meter AOC only for tighter routing
Move to SFP-25G-AOC1M when the same 25G AOC family is required but the cable path is short enough that the 2-meter brown-tab assembly would create excess slack.
3. Keep 2-meter copper orders separate
SFP-H25G-CU2M matches the 2-meter length and brown visual cue, but it changes the order to passive 25GBASE-CR1 copper and follows the copper FEC rule rather than the AOC rule.
4. Confirm the Cisco host boundary
Verify the target switch, controller, server-adapter path, port type, software context, and FEC support before releasing SFP-25G-AOC2M for quote or receiving.
Ordering Checklist
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Review Area |
Confirmation |
Procurement Risk |
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Cable family |
Design documents call for 25GBASE-AOC SFP28 active optical cable |
Avoids replacing the AOC with a passive 25GBASE-CR1 DAC under the same speed and length |
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Two-meter route |
Cable managers, bend path, and service access have been checked against a fixed 2-meter assembly |
A preterminated AOC cannot be cut or extended after delivery |
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Cisco host support |
Cisco compatibility documentation covers the target platform, port, and software context |
Keeps the cable inside Cisco’s support boundary for the intended SFP28 host |
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FEC behavior |
Host ports support BASE-R FEC or RS-FEC where required for SFP-25G AOC links |
Aligns turn-up planning with Cisco’s documented AOC FEC requirement |
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Power and environment |
Port planning accepts 1W maximum consumption and commercial 0 to 70 degrees C operation |
Prevents use outside the published electrical or temperature envelope |
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Receiving cue |
Brown pull tab is checked only after the exact PID is scanned |
Color helps visual inspection but cannot replace part-number verification |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
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| Product ID | SFP-25G-AOC2M | Product type | 25GBASE-AOC SFP28 active optical cable assembly |
| Ordering description | 25GBASE-AOC SFP28 Active Optical Cable, 2-meter | Cable assembly type | Active optical cable assembly |
| Interface role | SFP28 to SFP28 25G cable | Supported Ethernet rate | 25 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Cable length | 2 meters | Pull tab color | Brown |
| Maximum power consumption | 1W | Host FEC requirement | BASE-R FEC or RS-FEC on host ports |
| FEC standard reference | IEEE 802.3by Clause 110 for RS-FEC in Cisco FEC guidance | 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 | CW9800M support example | Cisco lists SFP-25G-AOC2M as a supported 25GBASE SFP model |
| Catalyst 9300 support example | Cisco IOS XE Fuji 16.9.1 release notes list SFP-25G-AOC2M under supported 25GBASE SFP28 modules | 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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Which assembly type does SFP-25G-AOC2M use?
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