Cisco SFP-25G-AOC5M= 5 m 25GBASE AOC SFP28 Cable | Fiber Optic, 25 GbE — SFP-25G-AOC5M=

Keep 25 GbE links compact and predictable with a 5 m active optical cable designed for SFP28 ports. Unlike separate transceiver-and-patch-cord combinations, this direct-attach assembly reduces component count at the port and helps maintain cleaner rack layouts in high-density environments. The cable is well suited for short-reach connections between top-of-rack switches, servers, and adjacent network appliances where 25GBASE performance is required without the bulk of traditional fiber patching. Active optical construction supports a lighter, more manageable cable path while preserving the reach needed for practical rack-to-rack or row-adjacent deployments. For infrastructure teams standardizing on Cisco optics and cabling, this 5 m SFP28 AOC offers a straightforward way to extend 25 GbE connectivity while keeping installation time and cable clutter under control. It is a strong fit when you need the speed of 25 GbE, the reach of 5 m, and the operational simplicity of an integrated optical assembly. Ideal For Connect top-of-rack switches to servers in 25 GbE environments Link adjacent network appliances across short rack distances Standardize dense data center cabling with integrated SFP28 assemblies Support row-adjacent 25 GbE interconnects where 5 m reach is sufficient Why This Product 1 Active optical design reduces port-side clutter versus separate optics and patch cords 2 5 m reach suits adjacent rack and short data center runs 3 SFP28 format supports 25 GbE connectivity 4 Integrated cable assembly simplifies deployment in dense environments