SFP-25G-AOC5M – 25G SFP28 AOC – 5m Length – Active Optical Cable
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SFP-25G-AOC5M Description
SFP-25G-AOC5M is a Cisco 25GBASE-AOC SFP28 active optical cable assembly for fixed 5 m 25 Gigabit Ethernet links between supported Cisco SFP28 ports. It is used for short-reach switch, controller, and server-facing interconnects where a pre-terminated active optical cable is preferred over separate optics and fiber patch cords. Cisco identifies this SKU as a 5-meter 25GBASE-AOC cable with gray pull tabs, 1W maximum power consumption, commercial 0 to 70 degrees C operation, BASE-R FEC or RS-FEC host-port requirements, and compatibility that must be checked against the Cisco Transceiver Module Group matrix for the target platform and software release.
Quick Specs
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Specification |
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Product ID |
SFP-25G-AOC5M |
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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 |
5 meters |
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Pull tab color |
Gray |
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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-AOC5M fits Cisco SFP28 paths where a 4-meter cable leaves little working room after vertical cable management, and the design still needs the active optical cable family rather than a passive copper DAC.
Cisco Catalyst 9200 Gibraltar 16.11.x release notes list SFP-25G-AOC5M under supported cables for C9200L multigigabit Ethernet models with 25 Gigabit uplinks, with compatibility still tied to Cisco’s transceiver matrix.
Cisco documentation lists SFP-25G-AOC5M in the Catalyst CW9800M supported SFP28 table and in UCS 6600 Series 25 GbE component tables, giving buyers official examples to check before accepting the cable on a BOM.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
SFP-25G-AOC5M | ||
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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 |
5 meters |
4 meters |
5 meters |
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Pull tab color |
Gray |
Green |
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 |
- In a SFP-25G-AOC5M vs SFP-25G-AOC4M comparison, the table difference is fixed length: SFP-25G-AOC5M is the gray-tab 5-meter AOC and SFP-25G-AOC4M is the green-tab 4-meter AOC.
- The SFP-25G-AOC5M difference from SFP-H25G-CU5M is cable family at the same 5-meter distance, because the current SKU is active optical cable while SFP-H25G-CU5M is passive copper.
- For buyers deciding which model to choose, keep the host support record aligned to the AOC or copper family first, then match the fixed length and FEC requirement shown in the comparison table.
Selection Guide
1. Select the 5-meter AOC when the measured route needs extra handling
Choose SFP-25G-AOC5M for Cisco 25GBASE-AOC SFP28 links where rack elevation, cable managers, or service-loop practice make the 4-meter assembly too short.
2. Stay with SFP-25G-AOC4M for tighter paths
Use SFP-25G-AOC4M when the same Cisco active optical cable family is required and the dressed path fits the shorter 4-meter length without strain.
3. Separate the 5-meter copper line from the AOC order
SFP-H25G-CU5M matches the 5-meter distance and gray pull-tab cue, but it changes the media family to passive copper and should not replace this AOC without host and cabling review.
4. Confirm FEC and platform support before receiving
Verify the target Cisco switch, controller, adapter, or fabric-interconnect record along with BASE-R FEC or RS-FEC support before approving SFP-25G-AOC5M for staging.
Ordering Checklist
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Checkpoint |
Acceptable Evidence |
Risk Controlled |
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PID discipline |
SFP-25G-AOC5M appears on the purchasing record and the receiving label before the carton is accepted |
Stops 4-meter, 7-meter, or copper 5-meter parts from being filed as this line item |
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Media selection |
The design note specifies 25GBASE-AOC SFP28 active optical cable instead of 25GBASE-CR1 copper |
Prevents a same-speed DAC substitution that changes the cable family and electrical profile |
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Route measurement |
The dressed rack path has been checked for a preterminated 5-meter assembly with no planned field shortening |
Avoids a cable that is too short after routing or too long for clean cable management |
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Host evidence |
Cisco platform documentation or the TMG record covers the intended SFP28 endpoint and software context |
Keeps receiving and staging aligned with a documented Cisco support path |
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FEC setting |
The target ports support BASE-R FEC or RS-FEC for this 25G AOC group |
Reduces bring-up delays from an unsupported or mismatched FEC configuration |
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Power and temperature |
The port budget and site environment accept 1W maximum draw and 0 to 70 degrees C commercial operation |
Avoids using the cable outside Cisco’s stated electrical or thermal range |
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Visual cue |
The gray pull tab is used only after the scanned PID confirms SFP-25G-AOC5M |
Keeps color from becoming the primary receiving control |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
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| Product ID | SFP-25G-AOC5M | Product type | 25GBASE-AOC SFP28 active optical cable assembly |
| Ordering description | 25GBASE-AOC SFP28 Active Optical Cable, 5-meter | Cable assembly type | Active optical cable assembly |
| Interface role | SFP28 to SFP28 25G cable | Supported Ethernet rate | 25 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Cable length | 5 meters | Pull tab color | Gray |
| 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 Gibraltar 16.11.x release notes list SFP-25G-AOC5M for C9200L multigigabit Ethernet models with 25 Gigabit uplinks |
| CW9800M support example | Cisco lists SFP-25G-AOC5M in the supported SFP28 table for the Catalyst CW9800M Wireless Controller | UCS 6600 support example | Cisco UCS 6600 Series documentation lists SFP-25G-AOC5M 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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