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| Form Factor | Part No. | Fiber Type | Data Rate | Wavelength | Distance | Connector | Temperature | Note |
56G QSFP+ to QSFP+ | CL56GQ-QAOC-xx | MMF | 56G | 850nm | 0.5-30M | OM3 | Com./Ind. | |
SFP56 to SFP56 | CLC50GSFPA-xx | MMF | 50G | 850nm | 0.5-30M | OM3 | Com. |
C-LIGHT 50G AOC active optical cables are designed for short-reach 50Gbps optical interconnects in data centers, server networks, high-performance computing environments, and next-generation Ethernet infrastructure. The active optical cable integrates the optical interfaces and fiber assembly into a single connection, providing a practical solution for high-density equipment interconnection.
The 50G AOC family is built around SFP56 and QSFP56 interface platforms and supports 50GbE applications as well as InfiniBand NDR environments. The product uses 850nm multimode optical transmission and is designed for short-distance connections from 0.5m to 30m.
With IEEE 802.3cd-based communication and established SFF and MSA interface specifications, the 50G AOC provides a compact interconnect option for network equipment requiring higher bandwidth than traditional 25G connections.
The active optical cable provides 50Gbps bandwidth for high-speed Ethernet and compatible data center networking applications.
SFP56 provides a compact interface for 50G network equipment and enables higher-speed connectivity within a familiar pluggable form factor.
The 50G AOC product family also supports QSFP56-based configurations for compatible high-performance networking systems.
C-LIGHT specifies InfiniBand NDR support for the 50G AOC portfolio, extending its application beyond conventional Ethernet networks.
The AOC uses 850nm optical transmission for short-distance multimode fiber interconnection.
The product range covers cable lengths from 0.5m to 30m, targeting rack-level and nearby equipment connections.
The optical components are integrated into the cable assembly, simplifying installation compared with separate transceiver and fiber patch-cord combinations.
The product follows SFF-8431, SFF-8432, SFF-8472, and QSFP56 MSA specifications for applicable interface and packaging requirements.
50G AOCs provide high-speed short-distance connectivity for switches, servers, and other data center equipment operating at 50Gbps.
The cable assembly can connect compatible 50G server interfaces with network switches in high-density computing environments.
50G optical interconnects can be used within HPC systems where higher network throughput is required between computing and networking resources.
With NDR support, compatible 50G AOC configurations can be used in high-performance InfiniBand-based computing environments.
The short cable range is suited to connections between servers, switches, and accelerators located within the same or adjacent racks.
50G connectivity provides an intermediate bandwidth option for organizations moving beyond 25G infrastructure.
Cloud data centers can use 50G AOCs for compact high-bandwidth connections between network and computing equipment.
The integrated cable structure helps simplify large-scale deployment where many short optical connections must be installed within limited rack space.
50G AOC provides a practical bandwidth level for network architectures that require more capacity than 25G without immediately moving to 100G.
The combination of 50G Ethernet and InfiniBand NDR support broadens the range of computing and networking environments in which the cable can be deployed.
The SFP56 form factor allows 50G connectivity to be integrated into high-density network equipment without requiring a larger cable interface.
The 0.5m to 30m cable range is suited to the short physical connections commonly found inside data center racks.
Combining optical interfaces and fiber into one factory-assembled cable simplifies installation and reduces the number of separate interconnect components.
IEEE 802.3cd, SFF interface specifications, and QSFP56 MSA provide a standards-based foundation for compatible network deployments.
C-LIGHT states that its optical interconnect products are compatible with network equipment from more than 100 brands.
C-LIGHT can provide customized AOC solutions according to interface type, cable length, equipment compatibility, and deployment requirements.
A 50G AOC is an active optical cable designed for 50Gbps short-distance network connections, with optical components integrated into the cable assembly.
C-LIGHT's 50G AOC portfolio includes SFP56 and QSFP56-based configurations for compatible networking equipment.
Yes. C-LIGHT specifies InfiniBand NDR support for the 50G AOC product family.
The C-LIGHT 50G AOC specifies IEEE 802.3cd for the communication protocol.
The C-LIGHT AOC portfolio uses 850nm optical transmission for short-distance multimode fiber connectivity.
The 50G AOC product range supports short cable lengths from 0.5m to 30m.
50G AOC uses optical transmission within an active optical cable assembly, while 50G DAC uses direct electrical copper transmission. AOC is therefore particularly useful when optical connectivity is preferred for short-reach links.
Yes. C-LIGHT provides customized active optical cable solutions according to interface combination, cable length, equipment compatibility, and network application requirements.
C-LIGHT 50G AOC active optical cables provide a high-speed short-reach interconnect solution for data centers, enterprise networks, high-performance computing, and InfiniBand environments. Supporting SFP56 and QSFP56 platforms, 850nm optical transmission, 0.5m to 30m cable lengths, and InfiniBand NDR applications, the 50G AOC family provides a useful transition point between 25G and 100G network architectures. Its integrated active optical design combines high bandwidth with simplified cabling for dense network deployments.
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