High-Speed Fiber Connectivity with Power Efficiency & Proven Reliability
Pivotal Optics’ Active Optical Cables (AOCs) are fully integrated, plug-and-play fiber assemblies designed for short- to medium-range high-speed data links—without the need for separate transceivers. Built with bonded multi-mode or single-mode fiber, these cables deliver secure, low-latency connections between switches, servers, and storage systems in modern data centers.
Available in lengths up to 50 meters
Supports data rates from 10G to 400G
Purpose-Built for Modern Data Center Needs
AOCs are the go-to solution for high-density, energy-efficient deployments in:
- Top-of-Rack (ToR) to Leaf & Spine Interconnects
- NVMe Flash Storage Subsystem Links
- Hyperscale & Enterprise Ethernet Networks
- Cloud & Government Data Center Infrastructure
Trusted by major hyperscalers, AOCs from Pivotal Optics deliver high-speed optical performance with the low power draw and simplified cabling needed for today’s bandwidth-intensive environments.
Standard Active Optical Cables
Secure, fixed-length links ideal for switch-to-switch or switch-to-server connections.
- Data Rates: 10G, 25G, 40G, 56G, 100G, 200G, 400G
- Lengths: Up to 50m
- Applications: Ethernet, InfiniBand, Omni-Path, SDR, DDR, QDR, Fibre Channel
- Form Factors: SFP+, SFP28, QSFP+, QSFP28, QSFP56, QSFP-DD, OSFP
- OEM Compatibility: Supports over 80 platforms
AOC Breakout Cables
One-to-many fiber assemblies to connect a single high-speed port to multiple endpoints.
- Configurations:
- 1 x QSFP → 4 x SFP+
- 1 x QSFP28 → 4 x SFP28
- 1 x QSFP56 → 4 x QSFP56
- Speeds: Up to 400G
- Lengths: Up to 50m
- Ideal For: Switch-to-multi-device and fan-out configurations
Why Choose AOCs from Pivotal Optics?
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Lower Power Consumption | Uses less than 2.2W (vs. 3.5W for typical SR4 optics) |
| Lower Operational Costs | Plug-and-play, no need to inspect or clean connectors |
| EMI Immunity | Immune to electromagnetic interference and static |
| High Reliability | Factory-assembled and tested for power, compatibility, and signal integrity |
| Simplified Deployment | Lightweight, thin cables with tight bend radius (under 1 inch) |
| Flexible Configurations | Supports multiple protocols and breakout formats |
Tested for Excellence
Each AOC is validated in our dedicated compatibility lab to ensure seamless operation with Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Nokia, Dell, Intel, Mellanox, Broadcom, and more.
- Compliance: MSA, IEEE, RoHS, WEEE, FDA
- Tracking: Serialized for traceability
- Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty
- TAA Compliant: Assembled, tested, and labeled in the U.S.
Custom Solutions & Fast Delivery
- Custom Lengths, Colors, and Private Labeling Available
- Same-Day Shipping for multi-vendor coded solutions
- Faster Fulfillment than major OEMs—large quantities ship in under 3 weeks
That’s up to 8x faster than Intel, Finisar, Amphenol, Molex, or Siemon.
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