AOC 40G QSFP+ to 4x LC duplex breakout

Vitex Part #: V40-Q4LyyyC-AA

40G QSFP+ to 4x LC duplex connector Breakout Active Optical Cable offers a versatile connection between 40G systems and 10G switches. One end is connected by QSFP+ port and the other by 4x LC duplex connectors.

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Support various channel bit rates: from 1 Gb/s to 14.5 Gb/s (includes 40GBASESR4) 4-channel full-duplex Single 3.3V power supply
Low power consumption (â‰¤0.7W) Up to 100m Fiber-breakout with 4Ã—LC duplex connectors SFF-8685 and SFF-8636 compliant
Hot-pluggable
Commercial operating case temperature range: 0°C to 70°C
RoHS compliant

Category	AOCs (Active Optical Cables)
Form Factor	QSFP+
Data Rate	40G
Wavelength	850nm
Distance	<100m
Connector	LC Duplex
Cable Length	Up to 100m
Protocol	Ethernet
Temperature	Commercial (0–70°C)
Extender Type	Cable

Enterprise Networking Storage Area Networks (SAN)

Q: Can this connect a 40G QSFP+ port to a fiber patch panel? A: Yes, the four duplex LC connectors allow you to patch into standard fiber cabling or connect directly to 10G transceivers.

Q: What is the "fan-out" length? A: The standard breakout length is usually 1 meter, but custom lengths can be requested for specific rack layouts.

Q: Is this cable OM3 or OM4? A: It uses high-bandwidth OM3 or OM4 multimode fiber for reliable 10G transmission per lane.

Q: Does it support 40GBASE-SR4 protocol? A: Yes, it splits the SR4 signal into four individual 10GBASE-SR compatible streams.

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