QSFP-H40G-AOC3M Cisco 40G QSFP+ Active Optical Cable 3 m

The Cisco QSFP-H40G-AOC3M is a high-speed 40 G QSFP+ Active Optical Cable (AOC) designed for short-reach, low-latency interconnects between switches, routers and data centre fabrics. This Cisco-branded QSFP-H40G-AOC3M delivers reliable 40 Gbps performance over a 3 metre optical link, ideal for leaf-spine topologies and server connectivity. As tested, refurbished networking hardware, it supports cost-efficient deployment in enterprise and carrier environments.

Key Features & Benefits

• 40 Gbps QSFP+ active optical cable – High-speed connectivity with reduced electrical noise
• 3 metre length – Suited to rack-to-rack and leaf-spine interconnects
• Cisco-verified design – Ensures seamless compatibility with Cisco QSFP+ ports
• Low-latency optical link – Improves performance in congested network fabrics
• Plug-and-play QSFP+ – Simplifies installation with standard form-factor
• Refurbished and tested – Verified reliability at a lower cost than new hardware

Ideal For

📡 Data centre top-of-rack and spine interconnects
🏢 High-performance enterprise LAN fabrics
📊 Virtualised and cloud-oriented networking environments
🔧 Network upgrades, spares and capacity expansion
📦 Refurbished telecom hardware deployments

Specifications at a Glance

Form factor: QSFP+ Active Optical Cable
Data rate: 40 Gbps (4×10 Gbps)
Length: 3 metres
Connector type: QSFP+ to QSFP+
Compatible platforms: Cisco switches/routers with QSFP+ ports
Cable type: Active optical (AOC)
Wavelength: Spec not provided.
Power consumption: Spec not provided.
Operating temp: Spec not provided.
Certificates (RoHS/CE): Spec not provided.

Known limitations: Designed for short-reach optical connections; not suitable for long-distance links.
Common aliases / cross-refs: Cisco QSFP-H40G-AOC 3 m, 40G QSFP+ AOC 3 m

Trust, Testing & Service

The Cisco QSFP-H40G-AOC3M active optical cable is supplied by PICS Telecom as refurbished hardware, professionally inspected and tested to ensure reliable 40 G connectivity. Standard warranty options and agreed lead times are available on enquiry. Choosing refurbished networking gear aligns with PICS Telecom’s circular-economy and zero-to-landfill commitment.

Conclusion

The Cisco QSFP-H40G-AOC3M is a dependable 40 G QSFP+ active optical cable for short-reach high-speed interconnects. Contact PICS Telecom to check availability or discuss your requirements via https://www.picstelecom.com or https://marketplace.picstelecom.com