Gigalight 200G QSFP56 Active Optical Cable (AOC)

• 200G switch-to-switch connectivity
  Provides a ready-to-deploy optical connection between compatible QSFP56 switch ports for high-bandwidth data-center fabrics.
• Server-to-switch interconnection
  Supports 200G links between compatible server NICs and network switches while avoiding separate transceiver and patch-cable procurement.
• High-performance computing clusters
  InfiniBand HDR compatibility makes the cable suitable for compatible HPC and accelerated-computing interconnect environments.
• AI and GPU infrastructure
  Provides a 200G-class optical link for compatible AI/GPU networking systems where QSFP56 and the required Ethernet or InfiniBand protocol are supported.
• Data-center spine and leaf networks
  The 70m OM3 and 100m OM4/OM5 reach options provide flexibility for rack-to-rack and intra-row connectivity.
• Server cluster networking
  Factory-terminated optical connectivity simplifies deployment between high-performance servers and compatible network equipment.
• Cloud infrastructure
  Supports high-throughput internal data-center connections where 200G QSFP56 interfaces are deployed.
• 100G network migration environments
  GIGALIGHT states backward compatibility with IEEE 802.3bm 100GBASE-SR4 Ethernet, making the product relevant where compatible equipment requires both 200G and 100G connectivity.

• 200G high-speed connectivity: Supports high-bandwidth data-center and computing network links.
• QSFP56 form factor: Provides a compact, hot-pluggable interface for compatible network equipment.
• 4 × 50G PAM4 channels: Delivers the four-lane architecture used for the 200G link.
• Up to 53.125Gbps per channel: Provides the specified per-channel signaling rate.
• 850nm VCSEL transmitters: Provides multimode optical transmission for short-reach data-center links.
• PIN receivers: Completes the specified optical transmit/receive architecture.
• OM3/OM4/OM5 support: Enables up to 70m on OM3 or 100m on OM4/OM5.
• 200GBASE-SR4 support: Designed for compatible 200G Ethernet short-reach deployments.
• InfiniBand HDR compatibility: Supports compatible high-performance computing and cluster applications.
• Digital diagnostic functionality: Provides monitoring capability for supported operating environments.
• 3.3V power supply: Matches the specified operating supply requirement.
• RoHS compliant: Supports procurement requirements for lead-free, environmentally compliant hardware.
• Pre-terminated AOC construction: Simplifies installation by integrating the optical interfaces and fiber assembly into one cable.

• Brand: Gigalight
• Product Type: Active Optical Cable (AOC)
• Product Model: 200G QSFP56 AOC
• Part Number: GQS-MDO201-xxxC
• Data Rate: 212.25Gbps
• Nominal Application: 200G
• Form Factor: QSFP56
• Connector Configuration: QSFP56 to QSFP56
• Electrical Interface: 4 × 50G PAM4
• Optical Interface: 4 × 50G PAM4
• Maximum Per-Channel Rate: 53.125Gbps
• Ethernet Protocol: IEEE 802.3cd 200GBASE-SR4
• InfiniBand: HDR compatible
• Backward Compatibility: IEEE 802.3bm 100GBASE-SR4 Ethernet
• Fiber Type: Multimode Fiber (MMF)
• Fiber Options: OM3 / OM4 / OM5
• Wavelength: 850nm
• Transmitter: 4-channel 850nm VCSEL
• Receiver: 4-channel PIN
• Maximum Reach: 70m on OM3; 100m on OM4/OM5
• Power Consumption: <5W per 200G QSFP56 end
• Supply Voltage: 3.3V
• Digital Diagnostics: Built-in digital diagnostic functionality
• Operating Temperature: Commercial grade; 0°C to 70°C
• Hot Pluggable: Yes
• Standards / Compliance: QSFP56 MSA, CMIS, IEEE 802.3cd
• Environmental Compliance: RoHS, lead-free
• Application: Data center, Ethernet, InfiniBand
• Compatibility: Compatible QSFP56 200G ports; verify exact host platform
• Cable Length: 1–100m product family; reach depends on fiber grade

Why Choose This Product?

• 200G bandwidth: Provides the capacity needed for demanding data-center and HPC workloads.
• Longer optical reach: Supports up to 70m on OM3 and 100m on OM4/OM5, giving cabling teams more deployment flexibility.
• One integrated cable assembly: Reduces the need to separately source optical modules and patch cables.
• Ethernet and InfiniBand support: Gives infrastructure teams flexibility across networking and HPC environments.
• High-density QSFP56 design: Helps maximize port density in compatible switches, servers and network appliances.
• PAM4 architecture: Supports the high-speed 4-channel signaling required for 200G connectivity.
• Diagnostic functionality: Helps network teams monitor supported link and operating parameters.
• Future-ready 200G infrastructure: Provides a practical interconnect option for organizations expanding beyond 100G network architectures.