via cable and offers the flexibility of traditional optical modules by interacting with systems through a standard MSA (Multiple Source Agreement) QSFP (Quad Small Form Factor Pluggable) connector.

With four bidirectional optical data links at each end, each operating at a data rate from 1.0 Gbps to 14.0 Gbps, Molex FDR active optical cables support multiple protocols, including InfiniBand* FDR, 10 Gb Ethernet, SAS 2.0 and 3.0 (6 Gbps and 12 Gbps), and Fibre Channel (8 Gbps and 10 Gbps). The low bit error rate (BER) of 10e-18 provides greater data reliability and a robust link compared to standard transceivers with a BER of 10e-15 per link. The cables are also available in a low-loss pigtail version, allowing customers to install the single-mode fiber optic cable separately and connect the pigtail cable, eliminating the need for frequent and costly upgrades each time bandwidth is increased.

Molex AOC 56 Gbps cables are available in lengths up to 4 km for optimal design flexibility. Single-mode fiber technology provides longer reach compared to multimode and copper fiber optic solutions in data centers and university environments. Firmware can be downloaded in the field via an I2C bus and reinstalled using cables in the host system.

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