Dell CBL-25GSFP28-AOC-20M Compatible 25G SFP28 Active Optical Cable, 20m (66ft)
For a direct equipment connection requiring Dell CBL-25GSFP28-AOC-20M, this page supplies the 20m (66ft) version with SFP28 to SFP28. The cable supports 25G operation and eliminates a separate module-and-patch-cord assembly. Installation, maintenance and spare-cable identification are addressed alongside the full technical details.
OEM Part Number: CBL-25GSFP28-AOC-20MHT Part Number: CBL-25GSFP28-AOC-20M
Product Highlights
- Compatible alternative to Dell CBL-25GSFP28-AOC-20M
- 25G connectivity at 25Gbps
- Interface configuration: SFP28 to SFP28
- Fixed length and part number: 20m (66ft), CBL-25GSFP28-AOC-20M
- Minimum bend radius: 30mm
Specifications
| HT Part Number | CBL-25GSFP28-AOC-20M |
|---|---|
| Dell Compatible | CBL-25GSFP28-AOC-20M |
| Manufacturer | HT |
| Connector Type | SFP28 to SFP28 |
| Max Data Rate | 25Gbps |
| Minimum Bend Radius | 30mm |
| Cable Length | 20m (65.62ft) |
| Jacket Material | OFNP |
| Temperature | 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F) |
Cable Construction and Routing
This assembly uses OFNP jacket, minimum bend radius 30mm. These mechanical characteristics affect how the cable should be dressed behind the equipment. Avoid sharp edges, excessive ties and repeated tight bends close to the connector boots.
Position Within the Length Range
CBL-25GSFP28-AOC-20M occupies the middle of this family between CBL-25GSFP28-AOC-15M at 15m (49ft) and CBL-25GSFP28-AOC-25M at 25m (82ft). It adds 5m over the shorter option for extra routing clearance, while the next longer version adds another 5m. Measure the managed path and choose this version when its reach is sufficient without creating the slack associated with the longer assembly.
Field Installation and Maintenance
Inspect the route and both connectors before installation, then support the cable without pulling on either connector housing. During maintenance, release the latch properly rather than using the cable as a handle. Keep protection on unused ends, and if the assembly is removed for later use, coil it loosely and record its part number so the same length can be returned to service. For this assembly, the minimum bend radius is 30mm; the jacket material is OFNP.
Integrated Optical Assembly
The optical engines and fiber are permanently integrated into this AOC. There are no detachable optical modules to clean or exchange. Handle the complete assembly by its connector housings and cable, and keep both ends matched to the same interface specification.
Length Selection and Installation Planning
The extended 20m (66ft) configuration gives CBL-25GSFP28-AOC-20M a specific place in the family reach range. It should not be treated as a universal substitute for every shorter order code. Match it to a documented route, protect the integrated optical cable and both optical engines during handling and retain the part-number label for later maintenance. Within this family, CBL-25GSFP28-AOC-15M is shorter at 15m (49ft), while CBL-25GSFP28-AOC-25M is the next longer choice at 25m (82ft); comparing those two boundaries helps avoid both tension and unnecessary slack.
Quality Assurance and Packaging
The cable and both connectors are inspected before a functional link test. Connector protection and bend-safe packing reduce handling damage during transport and storage. Customer or site labels can be added for field inventories, with different lengths separated to simplify issue and return of spare assemblies. Neutral packaging and customer-specific packing documentation are available on request.
Dell Compatibility and Factory Testing
A field-ready cable needs both correct identification and a stable operating link. Our pre-packing check therefore includes the connectors, host recognition and link behavior. For equipment with uncertain revision history, providing the host model and software release helps identify compatibility requirements before the assembly reaches the installation site. Where supported by the host, receive activity and diagnostic indications are reviewed together with the established link.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this an original Dell cable?
No. It is an HT-manufactured compatible alternative for equipment that specifies Dell CBL-25GSFP28-AOC-20M.
How should an unused assembly be stored?
Protect both connector ends, keep the cable in a loose bend-safe coil and retain its part-number label so the length and compatibility identity remain traceable.
Can different brands be connected with the same assembly?
Only where both hosts explicitly support the complete interface and compatibility arrangement. Document each end and select the appropriate brand-specific product when required.
Does this order code cover multiple lengths?
No. CBL-25GSFP28-AOC-20M refers here to 20m (66ft). Every other verified length has a separate part number and page in the length list.
Ordering Information
Request the cable by its exact part number and length, and state the equipment model if compatibility confirmation is needed. Site orders can list quantities by rack or installation team. Any requested label should retain the part number so a removed or spare cable can still be identified accurately. Quantity and any labeling instructions should be attached specifically to CBL-25GSFP28-AOC-20M.
Shipping and Lead Time
Standard configurations normally ship within one to three working days, while production quantities are confirmed with the order. International express, air cargo and sea freight can be selected according to destination and carton volume; customer courier accounts and nominated forwarders are also accepted.
