Cisco QSFP-H100G-AOC3M 100G QSFP28 Active Optical Cable 3m (QSFP-100G-AOC3M) - Refurbished

Cisco QSFP-H100G-AOC3M 100G Active Optical Cable — Plug-and-Play 100GbE Connectivity

Save hundreds per link with the Cisco QSFP-H100G-AOC3M (also referenced as QSFP-100G-AOC3M) — a 3-meter QSFP28-to-QSFP28 active optical cable that delivers 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity without separate transceivers. Backed by Reef Telecom's industry-leading 10-year warranty and free shipping on orders over $300, this refurbished AOC cable is fully tested and ready for deployment.

Specifications

• Part Number: QSFP-H100G-AOC3M (alt: QSFP-100G-AOC3M)
• Data Rate: 100Gbps (100GBASE)
• Connector Type: QSFP28 to QSFP28
• Cable Type: Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF) Active Optical
• Length: 3 meters
• Standards: IEEE 802.3bm, QSFP28 MSA compliant
• Operating Temp: 0°C to 70°C
• Condition: Refurbished — fully tested with 10-year warranty

Key Benefits

• No separate transceivers needed — saves $400+ per link vs. SR4 optics + patch cables
• Lightweight fiber construction — easier to route than copper DAC cables
• Zero EMI interference — ideal for high-density data center racks
• Lower power consumption than copper alternatives
• Bend-insensitive fiber handles tight cable routing paths

Compatibility & Use Cases

Designed for Cisco Nexus, Catalyst 9500, and MDS series switches and routers. Ideal for data center top-of-rack interconnects, GPU server clusters (NVIDIA DGX), high-performance computing (HPC) environments, and AI/ML infrastructure. The 3-meter reach covers most intra-rack and adjacent-rack configurations.

Also available in 1m, 5m, 7m, and 10m lengths. Contact us for volume pricing on full rack deployments.