SFP-25G-AOC4M – 25G SFP28 AOC – 4m Length – Active Optical Cable
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SFP-25G-AOC4M Description
SFP-25G-AOC4M is a Cisco 25GBASE-AOC SFP28 active optical cable assembly for fixed 4-meter 25 Gigabit Ethernet links between supported Cisco SFP28 host ports. It provides a Cisco-supported short-reach optical cable option for switch, server-adapter, or fabric-interconnect connections where the host platform and software release list this PID in Cisco compatibility documentation. Cisco official data identifies the SKU as a 4-meter SFP28-to-SFP28 active optical cable with a green pull tab, 1W maximum power consumption, commercial 0 to 70 degrees C operating range, and host-port FEC requirements based on BASE-R FEC or RS-FEC support.
Quick Specs
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Specification |
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Product ID |
SFP-25G-AOC4M |
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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 |
4 meters |
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Pull tab color |
Green |
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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-AOC4M fits Cisco SFP28 links where a 3-meter cable is short after vertical routing, tray entry, or service-loop allowance, while a 5-meter cable would leave excess slack near the port field.
Cisco IOS XE Amsterdam 17.2.x release notes list SFP-25G-AOC4M as a supported active optical cable for C9200 and C9200L SKUs. Use the release note as a documented platform example, then verify the exact host and software combination in Cisco compatibility documentation.
Cisco UCS VIC 1400/14000 Series documentation gives a support boundary for SFP-25G-AOC4M with VIC 1455, 1457, and 1467 paths using UCS-FI-6454 or UCS-FI-64108. Cisco UCS 6600 Series Fabric Interconnect ordering material also lists the 4-meter 25G AOC, making the SKU relevant for UCS cabling review.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
SFP-25G-AOC4M | ||
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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 |
4 meters |
5 meters |
4 meters |
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Pull tab color |
Green |
Gray |
Green |
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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 |
- In a SFP-25G-AOC4M vs SFP-25G-AOC5M comparison, the table difference is the fixed cable length: SFP-25G-AOC4M is 4 meters with a green pull tab and SFP-25G-AOC5M is 5 meters with a gray pull tab.
- The SFP-25G-AOC4M difference from SFP-H25G-CU4M is media family at the same 4-meter distance, because the current SKU is active optical cable and SFP-H25G-CU4M is passive copper.
- For buyers deciding which model to choose, keep the Cisco host record tied to the AOC or copper family first, then match the finished length and FEC requirement shown in the comparison table.
Selection Guide
1. Use the 4-meter AOC when the route needs more than a short patch
Select SFP-25G-AOC4M for a Cisco 25GBASE-AOC SFP28 requirement where cable managers, cabinet transitions, or service access make a 3-meter line too tight.
2. Move to the 5-meter AOC only for added routing allowance
Choose SFP-25G-AOC5M when the same Cisco active optical cable family is required but the measured path needs the extra meter shown in the official cable table.
3. Treat same-color copper as a different order family
SFP-H25G-CU4M also uses a 4-meter length and green visual cue, but it changes the line item to 25GBASE-CR1 passive copper and should be reviewed separately from the AOC SKU.
4. Check host support before receiving
Confirm the target Cisco platform, port role, software release, and BASE-R FEC or RS-FEC support before accepting SFP-25G-AOC4M on the purchasing or staging record.
Ordering Checklist
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Review Area |
Confirmation |
Procurement Risk |
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Cable family |
Network design calls for Cisco 25GBASE-AOC SFP28 active optical cable |
Avoids substituting passive 25GBASE-CR1 copper where the AOC family was specified |
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Four-meter route |
Rack elevation, cable tray path, and service-loop allowance have been checked against a fixed 4-meter assembly |
Prevents an installed path from being too short or leaving uncontrolled slack |
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Cisco host record |
The intended switch, controller, adapter, or fabric-interconnect path is covered by Cisco platform documentation or the TMG matrix |
Keeps the order inside Cisco’s published host-support boundary |
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FEC readiness |
Host ports can use BASE-R FEC or RS-FEC for the 25G AOC link |
Reduces turn-up risk from a port setting that does not match Cisco AOC guidance |
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Power and temperature |
Port and environment planning accept 1W maximum consumption and 0 to 70 degrees C commercial operation |
Avoids using the cable outside the documented electrical or temperature range |
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Visual receiving check |
Green pull tab is used only as a secondary inspection cue after the exact PID is scanned |
Prevents color from being mistaken for full SKU verification |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
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| Product ID | SFP-25G-AOC4M | Product type | 25GBASE-AOC SFP28 active optical cable assembly |
| Ordering description | 25GBASE-AOC SFP28 Active Optical Cable, 4-meter | Cable assembly type | Active optical cable assembly |
| Interface role | SFP28 to SFP28 25G cable | Supported Ethernet rate | 25 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Cable length | 4 meters | Pull tab color | Green |
| 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 | Catalyst 9200 support example | Cisco IOS XE Amsterdam 17.2.x release notes list SFP-25G-AOC4M as a supported active optical cable for C9200 and C9200L SKUs |
| UCS VIC support example | Cisco lists SFP-25G-AOC4M support for VIC 1455, 1457, and 1467 with UCS-FI-6454 or UCS-FI-64108 and stated software or firmware minimums | UCS 6600 support example | Cisco UCS 6600 Series Fabric Interconnect documentation lists SFP-25G-AOC4M as a 25GBASE active optical SFP28 cable |
| 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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