Types of transceiver modules and network cables
| Transceiver module type | Connector head | |
|---|---|---|
| QSFP28 module (transceiver) | QSFP28 optical transceiver module | MPO 12-strand or LC 2-strand |
| QSFP28 DAC (copper cable for interconnecting devices) 1 - 5m reaches | N/A | |
| QSFP+ module (transceiver) | QSFP+ optical transceiver module | MPO 12-strand or LC 2-strand |
| QSFP+ DAC (copper cable for interconnecting devices) 1 - 5m reaches
QSFP+ AOC (Active Optical Cable) for interconnecting devices) 7m to 30m reaches |
N/A | |
| SFP56 module | SFP56 DAC (copper cable for interconnecting devices)
SFP56 optics (50G) and 50G AOCs |
N/A - twinax cable permanently attached
Will be available in the future; awaiting market viability |
| SFP28 module | SFP28 same size as SFP+ (optical) | LC 2-strand |
| SFP28 DAC (copper cable for interconnecting devices) 0.65m to 5m reaches | N/A - twinax cable permanently attached | |
| SFP28 active optical cable(for interconnecting devices) 7m to 30m reaches | N/A
Optical cable permanently attached |
|
| SFP+ module (transceiver) | SFP+ optical transceiver module | LC 2-strand or 1-strand (for BiDi) |
| SFP+ DAC (copper cable for interconnecting devices) | N/A | |
| 10GBASE-T copper transceiver module | RJ-45
(Requires Cat6a for maximum supported distances. Shielded 6a cable recommended to eliminate EMI issues.) |
|
| Small form-factor pluggable (SFP) module (transceiver) | 100-Megabit SFP optical transceiver module | LC 2-strand |
| Gigabit SFP optical transceiver module | ||
| 1G SFP copper transceiver module | RJ-45
(1G requires Cat5e for maximum supported distances.) |
The available transceiver modules and network cables vary by device models and are subject to change over time. For the most up-to-date list of transceiver modules and network cables, contact your Aruba sales representative or technical support engineer.
For information about the transceiver modules and network cables available for each device model, see the Datasheets or QuickSpecs for the applicable switch product. Refer to the tables within this guide for the specific switch model.