SFP-25G-AOC7M – 25G SFP28 AOC – 7m Length – Active Optical Cable
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SFP-25G-AOC7M Description
SFP-25G-AOC7M is a Cisco 25GBASE-AOC SFP28 active optical cable assembly for fixed 7 m 25 Gigabit Ethernet links between supported Cisco SFP28 host ports. It is used for short in-rack or nearby rack-to-rack BOM matching where a 7 m active optical cable is preferred over separate optical transceivers and fiber patch cords, and Cisco-confirmed facts for this PID include the 25GBASE-AOC cable type, SFP28-to-SFP28 interface role, blue pull tab, 1W maximum power consumption, commercial 0 to 70 degrees C operating temperature, and host-side BASE-R FEC or RS-FEC requirement.
Quick Specs
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Specification |
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Product ID |
SFP-25G-AOC7M |
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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 |
7 meters |
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Pull tab color |
Blue |
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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-AOC7M fits supported Cisco SFP28 connections where the dressed path is longer than a 5-meter assembly can cover and the design still calls for the 25GBASE-AOC active optical cable family.
Cisco Catalyst 9200 Gibraltar 16.11.x release notes list SFP-25G-AOC7M under supported cables for C9200L multigigabit Ethernet models with 25 Gigabit uplinks, with platform compatibility still checked through Cisco documentation.
Cisco lists SFP-25G-AOC7M for Catalyst CW9800M 25GBASE SFP support and for the UCS 9108 25G Intelligent Fabric Module supported transceiver set, giving buyers official platform examples before staging the cable.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
SFP-25G-AOC7M | |||
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Product type |
25GBASE-AOC SFP28 active optical cable |
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 |
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 |
SFP28 to SFP28 25G cable |
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Supported Ethernet rate |
25 Gigabit Ethernet |
25 Gigabit Ethernet |
25 Gigabit Ethernet |
25 Gigabit Ethernet |
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Cable length |
7 meters |
5 meters |
10 meters |
5 meters |
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Pull tab color |
Blue |
Gray |
Red |
Gray |
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Maximum power consumption |
1W |
1W |
1W |
0.1W |
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Host FEC requirement |
BASE-R FEC or RS-FEC |
BASE-R FEC or RS-FEC |
BASE-R FEC or RS-FEC |
RS-FEC |
- In a SFP-25G-AOC7M vs SFP-25G-AOC5M comparison, the practical difference is the fixed cable length: SFP-25G-AOC7M is the blue-tab 7-meter AOC and SFP-25G-AOC5M is the gray-tab 5-meter AOC.
- The SFP-25G-AOC7M difference from SFP-25G-AOC10M is also length and color identification, with both SKUs staying in the same Cisco 25GBASE-AOC active optical cable family.
- In a SFP-25G-AOC7M vs SFP-H25G-CU5M comparison, the table changes from active optical media to passive copper and from a 7-meter route to a 5-meter route.
- For buyers deciding which model to choose, the order should first match the official host-support record, then the AOC or copper media family, and finally the measured fixed length shown in the comparison.
Selection Guide
1. Match the order to a real 7-meter route
Choose SFP-25G-AOC7M when the cable path needs more reach than the 5-meter AOC while remaining inside Cisco’s 1-meter to 10-meter active optical cable group.
2. Keep the 5-meter AOC on shorter cabinet runs
Select SFP-25G-AOC5M when the same 25GBASE-AOC media family is required and the dressed path can be installed cleanly at 5 meters.
3. Move to the 10-meter AOC only for longer fixed paths
Order SFP-25G-AOC10M when the cable plan has enough separation to justify the red-tab 10-meter assembly instead of the 7-meter blue-tab option.
4. Do not substitute the same-speed copper cable by distance alone
Treat SFP-H25G-CU5M as a separate copper BOM line because the media family, length, power value, and FEC entry differ from SFP-25G-AOC7M.
Ordering Checklist
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Checkpoint |
Acceptable Evidence |
Risk Controlled |
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Exact PID |
Purchase order and receiving label show SFP-25G-AOC7M before the cable is accepted |
Prevents a 5-meter or 10-meter AOC from being received against the 7-meter line |
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Cable family |
Design record calls for Cisco 25GBASE-AOC SFP28 active optical cable assembly |
Avoids replacing the AOC with a passive copper DAC during sourcing |
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Fixed route length |
Rack drawing or measured path supports a preterminated 7-meter assembly |
Reduces slack or short-run issues after the cable is dressed through managers |
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Host support |
Cisco platform table or TMG compatibility record covers the intended SFP28 endpoint |
Keeps the deployment inside an official Cisco support path |
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FEC readiness |
Target ports can use BASE-R FEC or RS-FEC for the Cisco 25G AOC group |
Avoids turn-up delays from an unsupported FEC setting |
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Electrical and thermal check |
Port budget and site environment allow 1W maximum power and 0 to 70 degrees C operation |
Keeps the cable within Cisco’s stated power and commercial temperature range |
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Label and color check |
Blue pull tab is treated as a secondary cue after PID scan |
Prevents color from overriding the official SKU label |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
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| Product ID | SFP-25G-AOC7M | Product type | 25GBASE-AOC SFP28 active optical cable assembly |
| Ordering description | 25GBASE-AOC SFP28 Active Optical Cable, 7-meter | Cable assembly type | Active optical cable assembly |
| Interface role | SFP28 to SFP28 25G cable | Supported Ethernet rate | 25 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Cable length | 7 meters | Pull tab color | Blue |
| 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-AOC7M for C9200L multigigabit Ethernet models with 25 Gigabit uplinks |
| CW9800M support example | Cisco lists SFP-25G-AOC7M in the supported 25GBASE SFP table for the Catalyst CW9800M Wireless Controller | UCS 9108 support example | Cisco UCS 9108 25G IFM documentation lists SFP-25G-AOC7M as a supported 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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