Hewlett Packard Enterprise Q9S70A Active Optical Cable

The Hewlett Packard Enterprise Q9S70A Active Optical Cable is a 25GbE SFP28-to-SFP28 interconnect with a fixed 15-meter length, designed to link compatible network devices using a fiber-based channel. Described by HP as a Smart AOC, the Q9S70A integrates optical components into the cable assembly and uses SFP28 endpoints on both ends to support 25 Gigabit Ethernet communication. HP lists the cable under part numbers Q9S70A and Q9S70-63001, placing it in the Q9S70A family of 25G optical interconnects. The 15-meter reach and SFP28-to-SFP28 endpoints describe a direct, high-speed path suitable for connecting equipment that supports 25G Ethernet. This product’s identity and specifications align with Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s 25G interconnect portfolio, enabling precise matching with compatible devices in networks requiring 25G links.