SFP28-25G-AOC-20M66FT SFP28 Industrial Active Optical Cable, 20m (66ft)
This 20m (66ft) AOC assembly is made for installations that call for Generic SFP28-25G-AOC-20M66FT at 25G. The SFP28 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: SFP28-25G-AOC-20M66FTHT Part Number: SFP28-25G-AOC-20M66FT
Product Highlights
- HT-manufactured AOC assembly in 20m (66ft)
- 25G connectivity at 25.78125Gbps
- Interface configuration: SFP28
- Fixed length and part number: 20m (66ft), SFP28-25G-AOC-20M66FT
- Cable construction: OM3
- Maximum power consumption: < 1W
- Minimum bend radius: 30mm
- Operating temperature: -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
Specifications
| HT Part Number | SFP28-25G-AOC-20M66FT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HT |
| Form Factor | SFP28 |
| Max Data Rate | 25.78125Gbps |
| Wavelength | 850nm |
| Cable Type | OM3 |
| Minimum Bend Radius | 30mm |
| Cable Length | 20m(66ft) |
| Power Consumption | < 1W |
| Jacket Material | OFNP |
| Industrial Temperature Range | -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F) |
| Protocols | SFP28 MSA，IEEE 802.3by 25GBASE-SR |
Power and Thermal Planning
The rated power consumption is < 1W. Include this load in the host-port power and thermal budget, especially in densely populated switches. Maintain front-panel clearance and do not bundle the cable so tightly that it obstructs airflow around the connectors.
Length Selection and Installation Planning
A 20m (66ft) run can remain tidy when its pathway and service allowance are planned together. Keep the integrated optical cable and both optical engines away from tight cable-tie pressure, verify bend control at changes of direction and ensure that neither port supports the assembly’s weight. Record the exact order code after acceptance. Within this family, SFP28-25G-AOC-15M49FT is shorter at 15m (49ft), while SFP28-25G-AOC-25M82FT is the next longer choice at 25m (82ft); comparing those two boundaries helps avoid both tension and unnecessary slack.
Position Within the Length Range
SFP28-25G-AOC-20M66FT occupies the middle of this family between SFP28-25G-AOC-15M49FT at 15m (49ft) and SFP28-25G-AOC-25M82FT 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 stated power consumption is < 1W; the jacket material is OFNP.
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.
Network and Protocol Considerations
The intended application is determined by the host interface and protocol support. Listed interface and protocol references include SFP28 MSA，IEEE 802.3by 25GBASE-SR. Confirm that the host firmware and port configuration support the same operating mode.
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. Standard protective packing is used by default, with project documentation arranged when requested.
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. Where supported by the host, receive activity and diagnostic indications are reviewed together with the established link.
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. Keep SFP28-25G-AOC-20M66FT associated with 20m (66ft) throughout the order and receiving record.
Shipping and Lead Time
Available stock is generally dispatched within one to three working days after order confirmation, with production lead times advised for larger quantities. 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.
