QSFP56 to SFP56-200G-AOC-10M33FT 200G QSFP56 4 x 50G PAM4 to 4 x 50G SFP56 50G PAM4 Active Optical Breakout Cable, 10m (33ft)
This 10m (33ft) AOC assembly is made for installations that call for Generic QSFP56 to SFP56-200G-AOC-10M33FT at 200G. The QSFP56 to SFP56 connectors and cable arrive as one complete product, ready for a direct link between suitable ports. Field-handling guidance, exact specifications and pre-packing functional checks apply to the part number shown here.
OEM Part Number: QSFP56 to SFP56-200G-AOC-10M33FTHT Part Number: QSFP56 to SFP56-200G-AOC-10M33FT
Product Highlights
- HT-manufactured AOC assembly in 10m (33ft)
- 200G connectivity at 200G
- Interface configuration: QSFP56 to SFP56
- Fixed length and part number: 10m (33ft), QSFP56 to SFP56-200G-AOC-10M33FT
- Minimum bend radius: 30mm
Specifications
| HT Part Number | QSFP56 to SFP56-200G-AOC-10M33FT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HT |
| Connector Type | QSFP56 to SFP56 |
| Max Data Rate | 200G |
| Minimum Bend Radius | 30mm |
| Cable Length | 10m (33ft) |
| Receiver Type | PIN |
| Transmitter Type | VSCEL |
| Temperature | 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F) |
| Jacket Material | OFNP |
| Typical Power Consumption | 5.5W (QSFP56), 3W (SFP56) |
| Power Supply | 3.3V |
| Wavelength | 850nm |
| Fiber Type | OM3 Multimode Fiber (MMF) |
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.
Length Selection and Installation Planning
At 10m (33ft), QSFP56 to SFP56-200G-AOC-10M33FT should be planned as an extended equipment-room connection rather than a short in-rack jumper. Mark the complete vertical and horizontal route before installation, including every manager the cable will actually pass through. Support the integrated optical cable and both optical engines along that path and keep both ends free from pull loads. Within this family, QSFP56 to SFP56-200G-AOC-7M23FT is shorter at 7m (23ft), while QSFP56 to SFP56-200G-AOC-15M49FT is the next longer choice at 15m (49ft); comparing those two boundaries helps avoid both tension and unnecessary slack.
Position Within the Length Range
QSFP56 to SFP56-200G-AOC-10M33FT occupies the middle of this family between QSFP56 to SFP56-200G-AOC-7M23FT at 7m (23ft) and QSFP56 to SFP56-200G-AOC-15M49FT at 15m (49ft). It adds 3m 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.
Breakout Port Mapping
The QSFP56 to SFP56 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.
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. Volume orders can include customer references on the labels and carton list.
Generic 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. The check includes receive activity and diagnostic indications, followed by a final inspection of both ends.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this an original equipment manufacturer cable?
No. It is manufactured by HT under our own manufacturer identity.
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 10m (33ft); 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. 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.
