AXIOM QSFP-DD AOC Cable for Cisco 7 m | Fiber Optic, 400G — QDD-400-AOC7M-AX

Maintain fast, orderly links between Cisco systems with a 7 m QSFP-DD active optical cable designed for short-reach data center connectivity. This Axiom cable helps reduce cable bulk, improve routing in crowded racks, and preserve signal quality across tightly planned interconnects. Active optical cabling is a practical choice when copper becomes too heavy, too stiff, or too limiting for the distance and density of the deployment. At 7 m, this cable fits common top-of-rack and adjacent-rack runs where clean cable management and consistent performance are essential. For infrastructure teams, the value is straightforward: fewer routing constraints, less strain on port areas, and a cleaner path to high-speed connectivity. It is well suited to environments that need dependable short-reach links without overbuilding the physical layer. When the network design calls for compact, high-bandwidth interconnects, this cable delivers the right balance of reach and simplicity. Ideal For Connect adjacent network racks in a data center Link top-of-rack switches to nearby aggregation equipment Support high-density Cisco switch interconnects Replace bulky copper cabling in short-reach deployments Why This Product 1 7 m reach for adjacent-rack deployments 2 Active optical design reduces cable bulk 3 QSFP-DD connectivity for high-speed links 4 Better airflow and routing than thick copper assemblies