Cart
HPE Active Optical Cables (AOC) - Refurbished, Used, New
HPE active optical cables (AOCs) are fiber cables with the transceivers permanently built into both ends, so one part number gives you a complete 10G SFP+ or 40G QSFP+ link between two switch, server or storage ports with nothing else to order. They reach much farther than copper DAC cables at the same speed, weigh less, bend tighter and draw less power than separate transceivers and patch cords. This collection covers HPE and Aruba 10G SFP+ and 40G QSFP+ AOCs by length, a 40G to 4x 10G breakout AOC, Composable Fabric MPO to LC fiber assemblies, and a PremierFlex OM3+ LC patch cable. NetworkTigers sells these cables refurbished, used and new, and every cable is tested on live ports before it ships.
HPE AOC and fiber cables by speed and length
| Part number | Speed, connectors and length | Shop |
|---|---|---|
| JL291A | 10G SFP+ to SFP+ active optical cable, 10m | JL291A |
| JL292A | 10G SFP+ to SFP+ active optical cable, 20m | JL292A |
| JL287A | 40G QSFP+ to QSFP+ active optical cable, 7m | JL287A |
| JL288A | 40G QSFP+ to QSFP+ active optical cable, 10m | JL288A |
| JL289A | 40G QSFP+ to QSFP+ active optical cable, 20m | JL289A |
| R1N84A | 40G QSFP+ to 4x 10G SFP+ active optical breakout cable, 20m, one 40G switch port to four 10G servers | R1N84A |
| R1N76A | Composable Fabric 12 fiber MPO to 4x LC single-mode fiber cable, 2m, for breaking out a parallel-optic transceiver to four LC ports | R1N76A |
| R1N86A | Composable Fabric 12 fiber MPO to 4x LC multimode fiber cable, 3m | R1N86A |
| BK842A | PremierFlex OM3+ LC to LC multimode patch cable, 30m, for use between separate transceivers | BK842A |
| Related HPE optics | Transceivers and copper cables for the same ports | All HPE optics | DAC cables | 10G | 40G | 100G |
Which cable do I need?
Match the port first: SFP+ cages take the JL291A and JL292A at 10G, QSFP+ cages take the JL287A, JL288A and JL289A at 40G. Then measure the routed path through cable managers and under the floor, not the straight-line distance, and pick the next length up. A DAC is the cheapest link but passive copper runs out at a few meters, roughly 7m at 10G and shorter at 40G, so for anything across an aisle or between racks an AOC is the answer up to the 20m lengths on this page. For a 40G port that has to feed four 10G servers, the R1N84A breakout does the split in one cable. The MPO to LC assemblies and the BK842A patch cable are not AOCs: they are bare fiber for use between separate transceivers, so choose single-mode (R1N76A) or multimode (R1N86A, BK842A) to match the optics at each end.
Frequently asked questions
Will an HPE AOC work in an Aruba switch, or in a non-HPE switch?
HPE and Aruba switches read the same vendor coding, so these cables are the right choice across HPE FlexNetwork, Aruba and ProLiant ports. Switches from other vendors may accept the cable or may refuse the port, depending on how strictly they check the transceiver code, so tell us both end devices before you order.
Can I cut an AOC to length or re-terminate it?
No. The transceivers are bonded to the fiber at the factory, so the cable is a sealed unit; if you need a shorter run, buy the shorter part number. If the length you need is not listed, a pair of transceivers plus a fiber patch cable such as the BK842A gives you any length you want.
Does the 40G to 4x 10G breakout need any configuration?
The 40G switch port usually has to be set to breakout or 4x10G mode in the switch software before the four SFP+ ends come up. Check that your switch model supports breakout on that port before you buy.
NetworkTigers has sold enterprise network equipment since 1996. Every cable carries the NetworkTigers 365-day warranty. Need a length or quantity that is not listed? Ask us for a quote.
NEW HPE R1N76A Composable Fabric 12 Fiber MPO to 4x LC Single-mode 2m Cable
$ 178.99
Call if you need more
HPE JL289A 20m 40GB QSFP+ Active Optical Cable
NEW HPE JL287A 7m 40GB QSFP+ to QSFP+ Active Optical Cable
NEW HPE JL289A 20m 40GB QSFP+ Active Optical Cable
NEW HPE R1N84A 20m 40G QSFP+ to 4x 10G SFP+ Active Optical Breakout Cable
$ 255.99
Call if you need more
HPE R1N86A Composable Fabric Series 12 Fiber MPO to 4xLC Multi-mode 3m Cable
HPE BK842A PremierFlex 30m OM3+ LC/LC Optical Cable
HPE R1N76A Composable Fabric Series 12 Fiber MPO to 4x LC Single-mode 2m Cable
$ 166.99
Call if you need more
HPE R1N84A 20m 40G QSFP+ to 4x 10G SFP+ Active Optical Cable
$ 245.99
Call if you need more
NEW HPE JL288A 10m 40GB QSFP+ Active Optical Cable
HPE JL292A 20m 10GB SFP+ Active Optical Cable
HPE JL291A 10m 10GB SFP+ Active Optical Cable
HPE JL288A 10m 40GB QSFP+ Active Optical Cable
