Cisco SFP-10G-AOC3M 3 m Active Optical Cable

Move 10 GbE traffic between adjacent switches, servers, and storage with a 3 m active optical cable designed for SFP+ ports. This cable replaces heavier copper assemblies with a lighter, more flexible optical link that is easier to route in dense racks and overhead pathways. For teams managing tight cable budgets and high port counts, that means cleaner cable management, better airflow, and fewer obstacles during maintenance. The SFP-10G-AOC3M is a practical fit for short-reach data center interconnects where signal integrity and physical simplicity matter more than long-distance transport. Active optical cabling is especially useful when you want the reach of fiber without the complexity of separate transceivers and patch cords. It is well suited to top-of-rack switching, server uplinks, and storage fabrics that need dependable 10 GbE performance in a compact run. Choose this cable when you want a direct, purpose-built link that keeps installation time low and rack layouts orderly. It is the kind of component that earns its place in production infrastructure by reducing friction at the port level.