Cisco QSFP-H100G-AOC3M 100G Active Optical Cable — Plug-and-Play 100GbE Connectivity
Save hundreds per link with the Cisco QSFP-H100G-AOC3M (also referenced as QSFP-100G-AOC3M) — a 3-meter QSFP28-to-QSFP28 active optical cable that delivers 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity without separate transceivers. Backed by Reef Telecom's industry-leading 10-year warranty and free shipping on orders over $300, this refurbished AOC cable is fully tested and ready for deployment.
Specifications
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Part Number: QSFP-H100G-AOC3M (alt: QSFP-100G-AOC3M)
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Data Rate: 100Gbps (100GBASE)
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Connector Type: QSFP28 to QSFP28
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Cable Type: Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF) Active Optical
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Length: 3 meters
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Standards: IEEE 802.3bm, QSFP28 MSA compliant
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Operating Temp: 0°C to 70°C
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Condition: Refurbished — fully tested with 10-year warranty
Key Benefits
- No separate transceivers needed — saves $400+ per link vs. SR4 optics + patch cables
- Lightweight fiber construction — easier to route than copper DAC cables
- Zero EMI interference — ideal for high-density data center racks
- Lower power consumption than copper alternatives
- Bend-insensitive fiber handles tight cable routing paths
Compatibility & Use Cases
Designed for Cisco Nexus, Catalyst 9500, and MDS series switches and routers. Ideal for data center top-of-rack interconnects, GPU server clusters (NVIDIA DGX), high-performance computing (HPC) environments, and AI/ML infrastructure. The 3-meter reach covers most intra-rack and adjacent-rack configurations.
Also available in 1m, 5m, 7m, and 10m lengths. Contact us for volume pricing on full rack deployments.
