Cisco Compatible SFP-25G-AOC2M SFP28 2 m Active Optical Cable | SFP28 — SFP-25G-AOC2M-ENC

Keep short-reach 25 GbE links clean and predictable with this Cisco compatible SFP28 active optical cable. Built for 2 m rack-to-rack or top-of-rack connections, it gives infrastructure teams a direct path between switches, servers, and storage without the cable bulk that slows airflow or complicates routing. Active optical cabling is a strong fit when port density matters and every inch of rack space is already spoken for. Compared with passive copper, this format helps reduce cable congestion, supports cleaner front-of-rack management, and preserves the physical flexibility needed in modern high-density deployments. This assembly is a practical choice for teams standardizing on 25 GbE uplinks, leaf-spine fabrics, or short interconnects inside the same cabinet row. It is also well suited to environments where consistent link behavior and tidy cable management matter as much as raw throughput. For procurement teams, the value is straightforward: a purpose-built 25 GbE interconnect that fits enterprise switching layouts, supports disciplined cable routing, and avoids overbuying longer or heavier media than the application requires. Ideal For Top-of-rack switch to server uplinks in a 25 GbE fabric Short interconnects between adjacent switches in the same rack row Storage and compute links where cable management is tightly constrained High-density data center deployments that need clean front-of-rack routing Why This Product 1 Short 2 m reach for tight rack layouts 2 Active optical design for cleaner cable management 3 SFP28 connectivity for 25 GbE environments 4 Cisco compatible for enterprise switching deployments