Arista Networks A-Q200-Q200 Compatible 200G QSFP56 4 x 50G PAM4 Active Optical Cable
A 200G direct-attached link depends on the correct host identity, interface mode and physical length. This page covers the Arista Networks A-Q200-Q200 compatible AOC series in QSFP56 to QSFP56, including 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft), 3m (10ft), 5m (16ft), 10m (33ft), 15m (49ft), 20m (66ft), 30m (98ft), 50m (164ft) and 100m (328ft). Each documented length-specific OEM reference is linked separately where an individual product page is available.
Series Part Number: A-Q200-Q200HT Part Number: A-Q200-Q200
Product Highlights
- HT-manufactured compatible alternative for Arista Networks A-Q200-Q200
- 200G aggregate connectivity at 200Gbps
- Interface configuration: QSFP56 to QSFP56
- AOC
- Length configurations covered: 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft), 3m (10ft), 5m (16ft), 10m (33ft), 15m (49ft), 20m (66ft), 30m (98ft), 50m (164ft) and 100m (328ft)
- Power consumption: 4.35W Per End
- Operating temperature: 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F)
Available Lengths and Corresponding Part Numbers
The documented configurations are 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft), 3m (10ft), 5m (16ft), 10m (33ft), 15m (49ft), 20m (66ft), 30m (98ft), 50m (164ft) and 100m (328ft). Each link below opens the separate product page for that physical length and its corresponding OEM part number. Select the exact assembly required by the route and purchase order; custom project lengths can be discussed separately.
Compatible OEM Part Numbers
- A-Q200-Q200-1M
- A-Q200-Q200-2M
- A-Q200-Q200-3M
- A-Q200-Q200-5M
- A-Q200-Q200-10M
- A-Q200-Q200-15M
- A-Q200-Q200-20M
- A-Q200-Q200-30M
- A-Q200-Q200-50M
- A-Q200-Q200-100M
Specifications
| HT Part Number | A-Q200-Q200 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HT |
| Form Factor | QSFP56 to QSFP56 |
| Max. Data Rate | 200Gbps |
| Cable Length Options Covered | 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft), 3m (10ft), 5m (16ft), 10m (33ft), 15m (49ft), 20m (66ft), 30m (98ft), 50m (164ft) and 100m (328ft) |
| Cable Type | AOC |
| Wavelength | 850nm |
| Minimum Bend Radius | 30mm |
| Transmitter Type | VSCEL |
| Receiver Type | PIN |
| Max. Power Consumption | 4.35W Per End |
| Modulation Format | 4x 50G-PAM4 |
| CDR (Clock and Data Recovery) | TX & RX Built-in CDR |
| Jacket Material | LSZH |
| DDM/DOM | Supported |
| Commercial Temperature Range | 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F) |
| Protocols | IEEE 802.3, QSFP56 MSA, SFF-8665, SFF-8636 |
| MTBF | ≈3.2 Million Hours |
Project Documentation and Cable Identification
Large deployments are easier to audit when the order code, physical length and endpoint record agree. Keep the OEM reference in the compatibility document and use the HT part number on the packing list. Where several lengths arrive together, labels and carton groups can be arranged by rack or port plan so installers do not have to identify cables by appearance alone. For this series, keep the interface rate, AOC construction and length-specific OEM reference together throughout that review.
Arista Networks Compatibility and Factory Testing
Factory verification links the compatibility identity to the exact physical assembly described on this page. Identification, connector condition and live link behavior are checked before packing. Customers can submit equipment and firmware details with the project documentation for a more specific pre-order compatibility review. Series-level inspection is followed by the exact length and OEM configuration selected for dispatch. Functional verification includes link establishment and diagnostic indications where the host exposes them.
Applications and Deployment
Active optical cables integrate optical engines and fiber into a single factory-terminated link. They provide a lighter, longer-reach alternative to copper direct attach without requiring separate transceiver and patch-cord selection. The complete assembly should be routed with bend protection and connected only between compatible optical standards and port modes. For this series, the listed interface is QSFP56 to QSFP56 and the aggregate rate is 200G.
Cable Construction and Routing
The specification table records the jacket material is LSZH; the minimum bend radius is 30mm; the operating temperature is 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F); the power consumption is 4.35W Per End. Use those values when preparing the rack pathway and receiving checklist. Do not pull a connector by its cable, compress the run under tight ties or force excess length into a sharp coil. Connector protection should remain in place until the assembly is ready for insertion.
Ordering Information
Use the listed HT part number for ordering and retain the OEM reference as the host-compatibility cross-reference. Send quantities by length, along with any rack-based packing or label instructions. If the project has mixed equipment, include the host model for each group rather than relying only on the aggregate cable rate. For this series, follow the corresponding length link, quote that exact OEM part number and keep different lengths on separate order lines. HT part number A-Q200-Q200 identifies the product family; the linked page provides the final length-specific identity.
Shipping and Lead Time
Standard configurations normally ship within one to three working days, with production lead times confirmed for larger quantities. International courier, air freight and sea freight are available; customer courier accounts and nominated forwarders are accepted.
Quality Assurance and Packaging
Inspection and link testing are completed before the cable enters its protective packaging. Project orders can be packed and labelled by length, rack or customer reference, with packing documentation that makes received quantities straightforward to reconcile against the installation schedule. Both connector ends are inspected as part of the complete assembly, and protective packing is selected to avoid tight bends during transport and storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this an original Arista Networks cable?
No. It is an HT-manufactured compatible cable for equipment that specifies A-Q200-Q200, not an original Arista Networks-branded product.
Are different lengths and OEM part numbers separate products?
Yes. Where a length has its own OEM reference, follow the corresponding link above and order that exact part number on its own line. Do not substitute another length only because the connector arrangement is the same.
