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0.5m (2ft) Arista Compatible 200G HDR QSFP56 to 2 x 100G QSFP56 Ethernet Active Optical Breakout Cable
0.5m (2ft) Arista Compatible 200G HDR QSFP56 to 2 x 100G QSFP56 Ethernet Active Optical Breakout Cable
0.5m (2ft) Arista Compatible 200G HDR QSFP56 to 2 x 100G QSFP56 Ethernet Active Optical Breakout Cable
P/N: Q2Q56-200G-A
US$368.00
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Product Highlights

Max. Power Consumption 4.5W
Tested in Targeted Switches for Superior Performance, Quality, and Reliability
Minimum Bend Radius 30mm for Flexible Routing
Supports 200G to 2x 100G Ethernet Interoperability
Simplifies the Patching and Offers a Cost-effective Way for Short Links
4x 50G PAM4 Retimed 200GAUI-4 Electrical Interface
Hot Pluggable QSFP56 MSA Compliant
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0.5m (2ft) Arista Compatible 200G HDR QSFP56 to 2 x 100G QSFP56 Ethernet Active Optical Breakout Cable
The 200G QSFP56 to 2x100G QSFP56 Breakout Ethernet Active Optical Cable operates over Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF). This breakout cable is compliant with IEEE 802.3, QSFP56 MSA, SFF-8024, SFF-8679, SFF-8665, SFF-8636. It provides a connection of a QSFP56 200G port on one end and to two 100G QSFP56 ports on the other end and is suitable for quick and simple connections within racks and across adjacent racks.
Specifications
Part Number
Q2Q56-200G-A
Vendor Name
AICPLIGHT
Connector Type
QSFP56 to 2x QSFP56
Max Data Rate
200Gbps
Media
Copper
Cable Type
OM3
Cable Length
0.5m (2ft)
Wire AWG
30AWG
Wavelength
850nm
Minimum Bend Radius
30mm
Power Consumption
≤4.5W
Transmitter Type
VSCEL
Receiver Type
PIN
MTBF
≈50 Million Hours
Jacket Material
PVC (OFNR)
Commercial Temperature Range
0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F)
CDR (Clock and Data Recovery)
TX & RX Built-in CDR
Modulation Format
PAM4
Protocols
IEEE 802.3, QSFP56 MSA, SFF-8024, SFF-8679, SFF-8665, and SFF-8636
Warranty
5 Years
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Will this work in mixed vendor networks?

by I***m on 2025-07-10 10:32:16

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Yes, our products are designed for interoperability.

by CPLIGHT on 2025-07-10 10:55:28

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What’s the signal integrity like?

by U***m on 2025-07-10 10:24:11

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Excellent signal integrity is maintained across rated distances.

by Helpful on 2025-07-10 10:59:26

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Do you offer custom labeling or OEM branding?

by m***m on 2025-07-10 09:41:08

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Yes, our products are designed for interoperability.

by Helpful on 2025-07-10 10:55:00

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What should I do if there is no signal?

by 8***m on 2025-07-10 09:29:09

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Check polarity, cleanliness, and compatibility first.

by CPLIGHT on 2025-07-10 10:58:57

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Can I use these in telecom networks?

by A***m on 2025-07-10 09:22:00

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Some models are suitable for telecom; please check product specs.

by Helpful on 2025-07-10 10:58:17

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w***m
2025-06-14 02:30:52
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5.0

Fully compatible with our NVIDIA ConnectX-6 NICs and Mellanox switches. No firmware warnings or handshake delays.

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8***m
2025-05-15 19:52:26
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5.0

Used in our GPU training pod (8x H100s) to connect each server node. Latency remained sub-microsecond, even with large tensor workloads.

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o***m
2025-04-23 10:21:24
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5.0

We were able to reduce interconnect costs by nearly 50% versus OEM equivalents—critical for our lab rollout.

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3***m
2025-04-22 03:25:47
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5.0

Plug-and-play experience was excellent. The cables came clean and ready for immediate deployment.

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s***m
2025-04-18 06:12:19
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5.0

High-quality interconnects at a fraction of the price of branded cables. Ideal for scaling AI clusters on a budget.

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