Dell part number 0NW8DM is a 30-meter active optical cable (AOC) connecting QSFP28 ports at both ends, supporting 100GbE throughput. The cable enables high-speed interconnect between compatible switches, routers, and network adapters in data center and enterprise environments where copper cable distance limitations are prohibitive. Typical applications include core-to-aggregation layer switching, direct server-to-storage connections, and multi-rack deployments requiring extended reach beyond standard DAC (direct attach copper) capabilities. The AOC format reduces power consumption and heat compared to electrical solutions over equivalent distances.
Compatible with Dell PowerSwitch and PowerEdge systems, Mellanox, and other standards-compliant 100GbE QSFP28 network equipment. Tested and guaranteed by G5 Network Group—available via quote.
