High‑Speed Data Center Connectivity
Transceivers, Copper and Fiber Cable Assemblies
AI is re-shaping infrastructure expectations. Enterprises are modernizing at unprecedented speed. Sustainability requirements are deepening. As data centers scale to support AI workloads, cloud growth and rising bandwidth demands, organizations are under pressure to find the right balance of performance, reliability, scalability and speed of deployment, whilst building infrastructure ready for future growth. Siemon’s High-Speed connectivity solutions – transceivers, copper and fiber cable assemblies – are designed to enable customers to simplify deployment, ensure interoperability and support high-performance applications from 10G to 800G.
Designed for Modern Data Center Architectures
From top-of-rack switching to high-density AI clusters, Siemon High-Speed Connectivity Solutions are built to support the architectures driving today’s digital infrastructure:
- Switch-to-server links
- Switch-to-switch uplinks
- East-west traffic flows
- High-density racks
Discover how our High-Speed Connectivity Solutions can empower your data center by exploring the solutions below.
PAM4 SR/DR Optical Transceivers
Siemon’s new PAM4 transceivers support 200G, 400G and 800G applications and deliver reliable, standards-based performance across Ethernet and InfiniBand networks, while seamlessly integrating with our fiber cabling and connectivity solutions. Designed for reliable, high-quality performance, the transceivers are tested to ensure error-free operation and independently verified for interoperability, providing confidence in multi-vendor network environments. Our transceiver portfolio is perfect for longer reach applications and are optimal to pair with Siemon’s multimode or singlemode fiber, MPO connectivity and structured cabling solutions.
Active Optical Cables [AOCs]
Multimode fiber AOC cable assemblies are factory terminated, negating any interoperability or installation issues. Siemon AOCs are ideal for longer reach, point to point connections in data centers, cabinets and equipment outside of the rack. The energy efficient design requires less power while the smaller bundles promote better airflow and lower cost.
Direct Attach Cables [DACs] – Passive
A cost-effective, low power option for inter-rack connections, DACs provide superior performance and reliability in high speed top-of-rack applications. Available in black, red, white, or blue jacket colors (plus orange and silver in MESH sleeve), in half meter lengths from 0.5M to 3M and full meter lengths up to 5M depending on speed. Great for high-density systems where power consumption and heat generation are concerning factors.
Active Copper Cables [ACCs] – Analog Re-driver
ACC uses an analog re-driver chip amplifying the signal to achieve 5 meters at higher speeds.
Active Electrical Cables [AECs] – Digital Re-timer
AEC uses a digital re-timer chip decoding the signal to achieve 5 meters at higher speeds.
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High-Speed Connector Types
Octal-Small Form Factor Pluggable
Finned Top – 8 Lanes
Quad-Small Form Factor Pluggable
Double Density – 8 Lanes
Small Form Factor Pluggable
Double Density – 2 Lanes
Octal-Small Form Factor Pluggable
Riding Heat Sink – 4 Lanes
Quad-Small Form Factor Pluggable
4 Lanes
Small Form Factor Pluggable
1 Lane
High-Speed Connectivity Solutions Offering
| TOTAL SPEED | Media | Connector | Type | Spec Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 800G | Transceiver | OSFP-FT/CT/RHS PAM4 SR8 and DR8 [100G/LN] | Transceiver (DSP) |  |
| QSFP-DD PAM4 SR8 and DR8 [100G/LN] | Transceiver (DSP) | |
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| Copper Cable | OSFP-FT/CT/RHS PAM4 CR8 Straight Through and Breakouts | DAC, ACC, AEC | |
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| QSFP-DD PAM4 CR8 Straight Through and Breakouts | DAC, AEC | |
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| 400G | Transceiver | OSFP-RHS PAM4 SR4 and DR4 [100G/LN] | Transceiver (DSP) | |
| QSFP112 PAM4 SR4 and DR4 [100G/LN] | Transceiver (DSP) | |
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| OSFP-FT PAM4 SR8 and DR8 [50G/LN] | Transceiver (DSP) | |
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| QSFP-DD PAM4 SR8 [50G/LN], SR4 and DR4 [100G/LN] | Transceiver (DSP) | |
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| Fiber Cable | QSFP-DD PAM4 SR8 Straight Through and Breakouts | AOC | |
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| OSFP-FT PAM4 SR8 Straight Through and Breakouts | AOC | |
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| Copper Cable | QSFP-DD PAM4 CR8 Straight Through and Breakouts | DAC, ACC | |
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| QSFP112 PAM4 CR4 Straight Through and Breakouts | DAC, ACC, AEC | |
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| OSFP-FT/CT/RHS PAM4 CR8 Straight Through and Breakouts | DAC, ACC | |
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| 200G | Transceiver | OSFP-RHS PAM4 SR4 [50G/LN] | Transceiver (DSP) | |
| QSFP56 PAM4 SR4 [50G/LN] | Transceiver (DSP) | |
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| Fiber Cable | QSFP56 PAM4 SR4 Straight Through and Breakouts | AOC | |
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| Copper Cable | QSFP56 PAM4 CR4 Straight Through and Breakouts | DAC, ACC | |
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| SFP-DD PAM4 CR2 Straight Through and Breakouts | DAC, AEC | |
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| QSFP56 PAM4 CR4 Straight Through – NA | DAC | |
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| 100G | Fiber Cable | QSFP28 NRZ SR4 Straight Through | AOC | |
| QSFP28 NRZ SR4 Breakouts | AOC | |
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| Copper Cable | SFP112 PAM4 CR1 Straight Through & Breakouts | DAC, AEC | |
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| SFP-DD PAM4 CR2 Straight Through & Breakouts | DAC | |
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| QSFP28 NRZ CR4 Straight Through | DAC | |
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| QSFP28 NRZ CR4 Breakouts | DAC | |
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| 50G | Fiber Cable | SFP56 PAM4 SR1 Straight Though | AOC | |
| Copper Cable | SPF56 PAM4 CR1 Straight Through | DAC | |
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| 25G | Fiber Cable | SFP28 NRZ SR1 Straight Through | AOC | |
| Copper Cable | SFP28 NRZ CR1 Straight Through – Cisco Compatible | DAC | |
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| 40G | Fiber Cable | QSFP+ NRZ SR4 Straight Through | AOC | |
| QSFP+ NRZ SR4 Breakouts | AOC | |
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| Copper Cable | QSFP+ NRZ CR4 Straight Through | DAC | |
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| QSFP+ NRZ CR4 Breakouts | DAC | |
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| 10G | Fiber Cable | SFP+ NRZ SR1 Straight Through | AOC | |
| Copper Cable | SFP+ NRZ CR1 Straight Through | DAC | |
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| SFP+ NRZ CR1 Straight Through – Cisco Compatible | DAC | |
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