1. Product Overview
HTF, as a leader in the fiber optic communication industry, has launched one of its flagship products, the 200G QSFP56 to 2*100G QSFP56 Active Optical Cable (AOC). This product is primarily designed for short-distance, high-speed interconnect applications in data centers and high-performance computing (HPC) environments. It effectively addresses the limitations of traditional copper cables in terms of bandwidth and transmission distance. With its outstanding performance, this AOC becomes indispensable when establishing data transmission between a 200Gb/s QSFP56 interface and two 100Gb/s QSFP56 interfaces, making it ideal for high-bandwidth interconnection scenarios.
2. Working Principle
This active optical cable integrates both transmitter and receiver modules, enabling the conversion of electrical signals into optical signals, effectively overcoming the transmission distance limitations of traditional cables. One end of the cable adopts a 200G QSFP56 interface, supporting up to 200Gb/s data transmission, while the other end consists of two 100G QSFP56 interfaces, each supporting 100Gb/s data transmission.
With PAM4 modulation technology (4-level Pulse Amplitude Modulation), each channel supports a transmission rate of 50Gb/s, achieving a total throughput of 200Gb/s. This innovative technology significantly enhances data transmission efficiency, making the cable an outstanding performer in data centers, where efficient data transfer is crucial.
3. Key Features and Advantages
– High Bandwidth and Data Rate:
HTF’s AOC cable features a 4-channel design, with each channel supporting 50Gb/s, resulting in a total bandwidth of 200Gb/s. In today’s rapidly growing network bandwidth demand, this product can easily handle massive data transmission challenges, ensuring efficient operation in critical applications like data centers.
– Multi-mode Fiber Technology:
Utilizing multi-mode fiber, this AOC is particularly suitable for short-distance, high-speed transmission needs within data centers, effectively reducing signal attenuation and ensuring transmission stability and speed.
– Low Power Consumption:
In modern data centers, energy efficiency is paramount. HTF’s AOC cable operates at a maximum power consumption of just 4.5W per end, providing high-speed transmission while maintaining low power usage, which is ideal for building energy-efficient data centers.
– Hot-Swappable:
The product supports **hot-swapping**, allowing the cable to be plugged or unplugged while the system is running, without shutting down the system. This greatly enhances maintenance efficiency in data centers and reduces the risk of business interruption caused by downtime.
– RoHS Compliant:
The product complies with **RoHS** directives, limiting the use of certain hazardous substances, ensuring that it meets global environmental standards, making it an ideal choice for building green networks.
4. Application Scenarios
The 200G QSFP56 to 2*100G QSFP56 AOC** has a wide range of applications in multiple scenarios:
– Data Center Interconnection:
It is ideal for high-bandwidth, high-speed data transmission between switches, servers, and storage devices within data centers, meeting the stringent interconnect requirements.
– High-Performance Computing (HPC) Systems:
In HPC environments, where massive amounts of data need to be transferred between nodes quickly, this AOC offers an ideal interconnect solution for supercomputing clusters.
– Telecom and Cloud Computing Environments:
For cloud computing centers and telecom operators, high-speed, stable interconnection between multiple devices is essential. HTF’s product ensures fast, reliable connections.
– In-Rack Interconnects:
AOC cables are perfect for short-distance in-rack interconnects, reducing electromagnetic interference and signal attenuation, thereby enhancing system reliability and transmission efficiency.
5. Technical Advantages
Compared to traditional copper cables, Active Optical Cables (AOC) offer several technical advantages:
– High Interference Resistance:
Since fiber optic transmission is not affected by electromagnetic interference, the cable can maintain high-quality and stable data transmission even in complex electromagnetic environments.
– Lightweight and Flexible:
Optical cables are lighter and more flexible compared to copper cables, making it easier to manage cables within the data center, reducing cable congestion, and improving overall operational efficiency.
– Longer Transmission Distance:
Although AOCs are typically used for short-distance transmission, they support longer distances compared to copper cables, typically ranging from several meters to tens of meters, providing more flexibility in equipment interconnects.
As a global leader in fiber optic products and WDM system solutions, HTFhas carved out a unique position in the fiber communication industry with its outstanding expertise and innovative spirit. HTF’s solutions are developed by a team of elite professionals with over 20 years of experience in fiber optic product R&D, ensuring the company’s leading position in the market.
HTF holds over 120 proprietary intellectual property rights and more than 160 invention patents, covering critical areas of fiber optic transmission. This showcases the company’s deep technical expertise and its continuous ability to innovate. Additionally, HTF has received over 200 industry awards and accolades, demonstrating its excellent performance and continuous contribution to advancing the fiber communication field.
HTF’s products and solutions have a global presence, covering multiple countries and regions. Whether in data centers, 5G networks, cloud computing, metropolitan area networks, or access networks, HTF provides comprehensive transmission solution design, product supply, and service support.
Choosing HTF means choosing the future of the global fiber communication industry and partnering with a pioneer who leads the frontier of innovation. HTF will continue to push the boundaries of fiber optic communication, injecting continuous momentum into the development of the global industry.
