QSFP56 to SFP56-200G-AOC-7M23FT 200G QSFP56 4 x 50G PAM4 to 4 x 50G SFP56 50G PAM4 Active Optical Breakout Cable, 7m (23ft)
The QSFP56 to SFP56-200G-AOC-7M23FT compatible AOC cable provides 200G connectivity for Generic equipment over a fixed 7m (23ft) assembly. Both ends use the stated QSFP56 to SFP56 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: QSFP56 to SFP56-200G-AOC-7M23FTHT Part Number: QSFP56 to SFP56-200G-AOC-7M23FT
Product Highlights
- HT-manufactured AOC assembly in 7m (23ft)
- 200G connectivity at 200G
- Interface configuration: QSFP56 to SFP56
- Fixed length and part number: 7m (23ft), QSFP56 to SFP56-200G-AOC-7M23FT
- Minimum bend radius: 30mm
Specifications
| HT Part Number | QSFP56 to SFP56-200G-AOC-7M23FT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HT |
| Connector Type | QSFP56 to SFP56 |
| Max Data Rate | 200G |
| Minimum Bend Radius | 30mm |
| Cable Length | 7m (23ft) |
| 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.
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.
Length Selection and Installation Planning
The 7m (23ft) reach of QSFP56 to SFP56-200G-AOC-7M23FT 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, QSFP56 to SFP56-200G-AOC-5M16FT is shorter at 5m (16ft), while QSFP56 to SFP56-200G-AOC-10M33FT is the next longer choice at 10m (33ft); comparing those two boundaries helps avoid both tension and unnecessary slack.
Position Within the Length Range
QSFP56 to SFP56-200G-AOC-7M23FT occupies the middle of this family between QSFP56 to SFP56-200G-AOC-5M16FT at 5m (16ft) and QSFP56 to SFP56-200G-AOC-10M33FT at 10m (33ft). It adds 2m over the shorter option for extra routing clearance, while the next longer version adds another 3m. Measure the managed path and choose this version when its reach is sufficient without creating the slack associated with the longer assembly.
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.
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.
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. QSFP56 to SFP56-200G-AOC-7M23FT refers here to 7m (23ft). Every other verified length has a separate part number and page in the length list.
Are separate transceivers or patch leads required?
No. This is one complete direct-attach assembly. The ends are not detachable modules and should not be separated from the cable.
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. Keep QSFP56 to SFP56-200G-AOC-7M23FT associated with 7m (23ft) throughout the order and receiving record.
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.
