Optical Transceivers

QSFP+ QSFP25

Optics Compatibility Matrix (cisco.com)

Fiber Optic Cabling Solutions
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Extreme 25GB-4-C02-QSFP28 QSFP28 to SFP28 Breakout DAC Cable – FS.com

Q-4S28PC005Q-2QPC03Q28-4S28AC09Q28-2Q28AO05Q-4S28AO03
Cable TypePassive Direct Attach CopperPassive Direct Attach CopperActive Direct Attach CopperActive Optical CableActive Optical Cable
Data Rate100G to 4x25G100G to 2x50G100G to 4x25G100G to 2x50G100G to 4x25G
Connector TypeQSFP28 to SFP28QSFP28 to QSFP28QSFP28 to SFP28QSFP28 to QSFP28QSFP28 to SFP28
Power Consumption<0.5W<0.5W<1.8W<1.65W<3.5W
Cable Length0.5-5m (2ft-16ft)0.5-5m (2ft-16ft)1-9m (3ft-29ft)1-100m (3ft-328ft)1-50m (3ft-164ft)
Wire AWG26-30AWG26-30AWG26-30AWG
Minimum Bend Radius25-30mm26-34mm33-44.5mm30mm7.5mm
MediaCopperCopperCopperOptic FiberOptic Fiber
Jacket MaterialPVC (OFNR)PVC (OFNR)PVC (OFNR)OFNPOFNP