Dell (Force10) CBL-QSFP-8LC-AOC15M Compatible 40G QSFP+ to 4 Duplex LC Active Optical Breakout Cable, 15m (49ft)
The (Force10) CBL-QSFP-8LC-AOC15M compatible AOC cable provides 40G connectivity for Dell equipment over a fixed 15m (49ft) assembly. Both ends use the stated QSFP+ to 4 duplex LC arrangement. It is inspected and functionally checked before packing, with handling guidance designed to protect the connectors during installation and later service.
OEM Part Number: (Force10) CBL-QSFP-8LC-AOC15MHT Part Number: (Force10) CBL-QSFP-8LC-AOC15M
Product Highlights
- Compatible alternative to Dell (Force10) CBL-QSFP-8LC-AOC15M
- 40G connectivity at 40Gbps
- Interface configuration: QSFP+ to 4 duplex LC
- Fixed length and part number: 15m (49ft), (Force10) CBL-QSFP-8LC-AOC15M
- Minimum bend radius: 30mm
Specifications
| HT Part Number | (Force10) CBL-QSFP-8LC-AOC15M |
|---|---|
| Dell (Force10) Compatible | CBL-QSFP-8LC-AOC15M |
| Manufacturer | HT |
| Connector Type | QSFP+ to 4 duplex LC |
| Max Data Rate | 40Gbps |
| Minimum Bend Radius | 30mm |
| Fiber Type | OM3 Multimode Fiber (MMF) |
| Cable Length | 15m (49.21ft) |
| Jacket Material | OFNP |
| Temperature | 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F) |
| Protocols | 10G/40Gigabit Ethernet or Fibre Channel |
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
(Force10) CBL-QSFP-8LC-AOC15M occupies the middle of this family between (Force10) CBL-QSFP-8LC-AOC10M at 10m (33ft) and (Force10) CBL-QSFP-8LC-AOC20M at 20m (66ft). 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.
Network and Protocol Considerations
The intended application is determined by the host interface and protocol support. Listed interface and protocol references include 10G/40Gigabit Ethernet or Fibre Channel. Confirm that the host firmware and port configuration support the same operating mode.
Breakout Port Mapping
The QSFP+ to 4 duplex LC configuration divides the high-speed interface into multiple lower-speed connections. Verify the upstream lane assignment, downstream port speeds and breakout setting on the host before connecting the assembly. Each branch must attach to the correct remote interface.
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 15m (49ft) reach of (Force10) CBL-QSFP-8LC-AOC15M is useful only when the managed pathway requires it; straight-line distance between ports is not a sufficient measurement. Check the route around rack rails, cable managers and maintenance clearances, then protect the integrated optical cable and both optical engines from tight bends and unsupported spans. Within this family, (Force10) CBL-QSFP-8LC-AOC10M is shorter at 10m (33ft), while (Force10) CBL-QSFP-8LC-AOC20M is the next longer choice at 20m (66ft); 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. Standard protective packing is used by default, with project documentation arranged when requested.
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. Both connectors are examined before the operating test, which includes receive activity and diagnostic indications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this an original Dell cable?
No. It is an HT-manufactured compatible alternative for equipment that specifies Dell (Force10) CBL-QSFP-8LC-AOC15M.
Will any matching connector operate at the same speed?
Not necessarily. Both hosts must support the stated rate, identification, lane mapping and any required breakout configuration; mechanical compatibility alone is insufficient.
What details assist a compatibility review?
Provide the equipment manufacturer, model, port type, hardware revision and software release, together with the OEM reference, required length and quantity.
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.
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. This page’s fixed configuration is 15m (49ft); another length must be quoted under its corresponding part number.
Shipping and Lead Time
Standard configurations normally ship within one to three working days, while production quantities are confirmed with the order. Worldwide courier services are available, with air or sea freight for consolidated shipments; freight-collect delivery and coordination with a customer’s logistics provider can be arranged.
