{"product_id":"dell-qsfp28-to-qsfp28-100gbe-active-optical-cable-aoc-30m-aoc-qsfp28-100g-30m-0nw8dm-nw8dm","title":"Dell QSFP28 to QSFP28 100GbE Active Optical Cable (AOC) 30M AOC-QSFP28-100G-30M 0NW8DM","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment--\u003e\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=us-ascii\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003ea {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003c!--StartFragment--\u003e\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=us-ascii\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003ea {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eDell QSFP28 to QSFP28 100GbE Active Optical Cable (AOC) 30M AOC-QSFP28-100G-30M 0NW8DM\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDell AOC-QSFP28-100G-30M (Dell Part Number: 0NW8DM)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance \u003cstrong\u003e100GbE QSFP28 Active Optical Cable (AOC)\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity in modern data centers, enterprise networks, cloud infrastructure, and high-performance computing environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eUnlike passive copper DAC cables, this \u003cstrong\u003eActive Optical Cable (AOC)\u003c\/strong\u003e utilizes integrated optical transceivers and fiber optics to support longer-distance connections while maintaining excellent signal integrity and reducing cable bulk. With a \u003cstrong\u003e30-meter (98.4 ft)\u003c\/strong\u003e reach, it is ideal for inter-rack and row-to-row deployments where traditional copper cables are not practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe cable features \u003cstrong\u003eQSFP28 connectors on both ends\u003c\/strong\u003e and supports data rates up to \u003cstrong\u003e100GbE\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an excellent solution for connecting switches, servers, storage systems, and high-speed network adapters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eGenuine Dell Active Optical Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eDell Part Number: \u003cstrong\u003e0NW8DM\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eModel: \u003cstrong\u003eAOC-QSFP28-100G-30M\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eQSFP28 to QSFP28 Connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eSupports 100 Gigabit Ethernet (100GbE)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eActive Optical Cable (AOC) Technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e30 Meter (98.4 ft) Length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eLow-Latency High-Speed Connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eLightweight Fiber-Based Design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eHot-Pluggable QSFP28 Interfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eIntegrated Optical Transceivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eReduced Power Consumption Compared to Separate Optics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eDesigned for Data Center and Enterprise Networking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eManufacturer: Dell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eDell Part Number: 0NW8DM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eModel Number: AOC-QSFP28-100G-30M\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eCable Type: Active Optical Cable (AOC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eConnector A: 1 x QSFP28\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eConnector B: 1 x QSFP28\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eEthernet Speed: 100GbE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eForm Factor: QSFP28\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: 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style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eDell PowerSwitch Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eDell EMC Networking Switches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eDell Open Networking Platforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eDell Enterprise Data Center Switches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eDell Server Platforms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eDell PowerEdge Servers with QSFP28 Network Adapters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eDell High Performance Computing Clusters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eDell Hyperconverged Infrastructure Platforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eCompatible Switch Vendors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eCisco Nexus Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eArista 7000 Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eJuniper QFX Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eNVIDIA Mellanox Spectrum Switches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eHPE FlexFabric Switches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eExtreme Networks Data Center Switches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eOpen Networking Platforms Supporting QSFP28\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eCompatible Network Adapters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eNVIDIA Mellanox ConnectX-4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eNVIDIA Mellanox ConnectX-5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eNVIDIA Mellanox ConnectX-6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eNVIDIA Mellanox ConnectX-7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eIntel 100GbE Adapters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eBroadcom 100GbE Adapters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eMarvell High-Speed Ethernet Adapters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eSwitch-to-Switch Connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eSwitch-to-Server Connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eSpine-and-Leaf Architectures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eHigh Performance Computing (HPC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eCloud Data Centers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eEnterprise Data Centers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eStorage Networking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eHyperconverged Infrastructure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e100GbE Backbone Links\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eInter-Rack Connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eExtended 30-meter reach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThinner and lighter than copper alternatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eHigh signal integrity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eReduced cable management complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eLow latency 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