QSFP56 to SFP56-200G-AOC-50M164FT 200G QSFP56 4 x 50G PAM4 to 4 x 50G SFP56 50G PAM4 Active Optical Breakout Cable, 50m (164ft)

Product Highlights

• HT-manufactured AOC assembly in 50m (164ft)
• 200G connectivity at 200G
• Interface configuration: QSFP56 to SFP56
• Fixed length and part number: 50m (164ft), QSFP56 to SFP56-200G-AOC-50M164FT
• Minimum bend radius: 30mm

Specifications

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.

Breakout Port Mapping

The QSFP56 to SFP56 configuration divides the high-speed interface into multiple lower-speed connections. Verify the upstream lane assignment, downstream port speeds and breakout setting on the host before connecting the assembly. Each branch must attach to the correct remote interface.

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

At 50m (164ft), QSFP56 to SFP56-200G-AOC-50M164FT should be planned as an extended equipment-room connection rather than a short in-rack jumper. Mark the complete vertical and horizontal route before installation, including every manager the cable will actually pass through. Support the integrated optical cable and both optical engines along that path and keep both ends free from pull loads. Within this family, QSFP56 to SFP56-200G-AOC-30M98FT is shorter at 30m (98ft), while QSFP56 to SFP56-200G-AOC-70M230FT is the next longer choice at 70m (230ft); comparing those two boundaries helps avoid both tension and unnecessary slack.

Position Within the Length Range

QSFP56 to SFP56-200G-AOC-50M164FT occupies the middle of this family between QSFP56 to SFP56-200G-AOC-30M98FT at 30m (98ft) and QSFP56 to SFP56-200G-AOC-70M230FT at 70m (230ft). It adds 20m over the shorter option for extra routing clearance, while the next longer version adds another 20m. Measure the managed path and choose this version when its reach is sufficient without creating the slack associated with the longer assembly.

Interoperability and Configuration Checks

Check three layers before deployment: the host must accept the cable identification, the port must support the stated aggregate rate, and the lane configuration must match the attached interfaces. On breakout hardware, also confirm channelization and the mapping of every branch. These checks are particularly important when similar-looking ports operate at different speeds or under different firmware settings. For this assembly, the minimum bend radius is 30mm; the jacket material is OFNP.

Ordering Information

Specify the OEM part number and fixed length, then provide the intended host configuration if the link uses channelized or breakout ports. Separate part numbers should be used for separate lengths. This gives the compatibility review enough information to check both the physical assembly and the intended operating mode. This page’s fixed configuration is 50m (164ft); another length must be quoted under its corresponding part number.

Generic Compatibility and Factory Testing

The verification process combines digital identification with a live link test and diagnostic observation. Host model, hardware revision and software release are useful inputs because qualification behavior can change between platform generations; those details allow platform-specific requirements to be reviewed before the cable is packed. Where supported by the host, receive activity and diagnostic indications are reviewed together with the established link.

Shipping and Lead Time

Available stock is generally dispatched within one to three working days after order confirmation, with production lead times advised for larger quantities. International express, air cargo and sea freight can be selected according to destination and carton volume; customer courier accounts and nominated forwarders are also accepted.

Quality Assurance and Packaging

Functional inspection covers identification, link establishment and the condition of both connector assemblies. The cable is then protected against dust and connector damage and packed without sharp bends. Labels can include the customer reference and host-platform note when requested for a controlled deployment. Neutral packaging and customer-specific packing documentation are available on request.

Frequently Asked Questions