Cisco SFP28-25G-AOC20M Compatible 25G SFP28 Active Optical Cable, 20m (66ft)
The SFP28-25G-AOC20M compatible AOC cable provides 25G connectivity for Cisco equipment over a fixed 20m (66ft) assembly. Both ends use the stated SFP28 to SFP28 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: SFP28-25G-AOC20MHT Part Number: SFP28-25G-AOC20M
Product Highlights
- Compatible alternative to Cisco SFP28-25G-AOC20M
- 25G connectivity at 25Gbps
- Interface configuration: SFP28 to SFP28
- Fixed length and part number: 20m (66ft), SFP28-25G-AOC20M
- Minimum bend radius: 30mm
Specifications
| HT Part Number | SFP28-25G-AOC20M |
|---|---|
| Cisco Compatible | SFP28-25G-AOC20M |
| 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.
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
This 20m (66ft) assembly is intended for routes that shorter members of the same family cannot serve comfortably. Before ordering, document the actual pathway and the space available for service access. During installation, secure the integrated optical cable and both optical engines without compressing it into an undersized bundle or leaving its weight suspended from the ports. Within this family, SFP28-25G-AOC15M is shorter at 15m (49ft), while SFP28-25G-AOC25M 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-AOC20M occupies the middle of this family between SFP28-25G-AOC15M at 15m (49ft) and SFP28-25G-AOC25M 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.
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.
Cisco 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 Cisco cable?
No. It is an HT-manufactured compatible alternative for equipment that specifies Cisco SFP28-25G-AOC20M.
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.
Can excess cable be folded into a compact bundle?
No. Use a supported, bend-safe service loop and observe the listed minimum bend radius. Do not crease the cable or tighten ties around the connector boots.
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.
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-AOC20M associated with 20m (66ft) 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. Delivery can be arranged by courier, air freight or sea freight, and goods may instead be handed to an appointed forwarder or shipped on the customer’s courier account.
