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2m (7ft) Cisco Compatible 400G QSFP-DD to 2 x 200G QSFP56 Ethernet Active Optical Breakout Cable
2m (7ft) Cisco Compatible 400G QSFP-DD to 2 x 200G QSFP56 Ethernet Active Optical Breakout Cable
2m (7ft) Cisco Compatible 400G QSFP-DD to 2 x 200G QSFP56 Ethernet Active Optical Breakout Cable
P/N: Q2Q56-400G-A
US$420.50
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Product Highlights

Built-in Inphi Chip, COB Packaging
Low Power Consumption <4W (200G Per End), 8W (400G Per End)
Tested in Targeted Switches for Superior Performance, Quality, and Reliability
Increased Reliability-VCSEL, No MPO Connectors, Low BER
PAM4 Modulation, Supports 400G to 2x 200G Ethernet Interoperability
Thin and Light Weight Fiber with High Air Flow for Flexible Routing
OFNP-Rated, Hot Pluggable QSFP-DD and QSFP56 MSA Compliant
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2m (7ft) Cisco Compatible 400G QSFP-DD to 2 x 200G QSFP56 Ethernet Active Optical Breakout Cable
The 400G QSFP-DD to 2x 200G QSFP56 breakout Ethernet active optical cables operate over multi-mode fibers (MMF). This breakout cable is compliant with IEEE 802.3, QSFP-DD MSA, SFF-8024, SFF-8679, SFF-8665, OIF-CEI-04.0, and CMIS 4.0. Thin and lightweight AOC cables simplify cable management, enabling an efficient system airflow, which is critical in high-density racks. It is used extensively in cloud and supercomputers due to its low cost, high-value proposition, and increased reliability.
Specifications
Part Number
Q2Q56-400G-A
Vendor Name
AICPLIGHT
Form Factor
QSFP-DD to 2x QSFP56
Max Data Rate
425Gbps(8x53.125Gb/s)
Media
Copper
Cable Type
OM3
Cable Length
2m (7ft)
Wire AWG
30AWG
Minimum Bend Radius
30mm
Transmitter Type
VSCEL
Receiver Type
PIN
Wavelength
850nm
Power Consumption
≤8W
Jacket Material
PVC (OFNR)
CDR (Clock and Data Recovery)
TX & RX Built-in CDR
Modulation Format
8x 50G-PAM4 to Dual 4x 50G-PAM4
Temperature
0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F)
DDM/DOM
Supported
FEC Function
RS-FEC
Protocols
IEEE 802.3cd, IEEE 802.3bs, QSFP-DD MSA, SFF-8024, SFF-8679, SFF-8665, CMIS 4.0, OIF-CEI-04.0
Warranty
5 Years
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Are these products RoHS compliant?

by b***m on 2025-07-10 10:00:36

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Yes, all our products comply with RoHS environmental standards.

by Helpful on 2025-07-10 10:07:43

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Can these be used in harsh environments?

by 2***m on 2025-07-10 09:55:20

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We offer industrial-grade models for rugged applications.

by Helpful on 2025-07-10 10:08:34

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Do I need transceiver cages?

by u***m on 2025-07-10 09:49:05

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Most switches have integrated cages, no additional cages needed.

by CPLIGHT on 2025-07-10 10:08:57

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What’s the signal integrity like?

by 2***m on 2025-07-10 09:26:07

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Excellent signal integrity is maintained across rated distances.

by Helpful on 2025-07-10 10:09:18

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Do I need to configure anything before installation?

by a***m on 2025-07-10 09:11:48

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No major configuration is required; most modules are plug-and-play.

by Helpful on 2025-07-10 10:08:14

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e***m
2025-05-29 14:47:49
Confirmed Purchase
5.0

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

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2025-05-24 16:35:19
Confirmed Purchase
5.0

We had a shipping delay and the support team took ownership and resolved it quickly with a courier reroute.

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D***m
2025-05-21 20:04:47
Confirmed Purchase
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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A***m
2025-05-08 04:18:56
Confirmed Purchase
5.0

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

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q***m
2025-04-08 20:39:12
Confirmed Purchase
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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