Keep 100 GbE links tight, clean, and easy to service with this 3 m active optical cable from AddOn Networks. Built for Arista and Palo Alto compatible deployments, it gives infrastructure teams a practical way to connect adjacent equipment without the bulk and bend constraints of longer optical runs. Active optical cable design is a strong fit for dense racks where airflow, cable management, and front-of-rack access all compete for space. Compared with passive copper at this speed, an AOC can offer easier handling over short distances while preserving the high-bandwidth path required for aggregation, spine, and high-throughput security or switching environments. The TAA-compliant designation matters for public sector and regulated procurement, where sourcing requirements can be as important as link performance. For teams standardizing on 100 GbE and looking for a compatible, procurement-ready interconnect, this cable delivers the right balance of reach, density, and deployment confidence.