Cisco SFP28-25G-AOC25M Compatible 25G SFP28 Active Optical Cable, 25m (82ft)
This SFP28-25G-AOC25M compatible cable gives project teams a defined 25G connection in 25m (82ft), with SFP28 to SFP28 and Cisco host compatibility. Rather than treating all lengths as interchangeable, the page keeps this order code separate and links the other verified lengths for accurate schedules, labels and delivery checks.
OEM Part Number: SFP28-25G-AOC25MHT Part Number: SFP28-25G-AOC25M
Product Highlights
- Compatible alternative to Cisco SFP28-25G-AOC25M
- 25G connectivity at 25Gbps
- Interface configuration: SFP28 to SFP28
- Fixed length and part number: 25m (82ft), SFP28-25G-AOC25M
- Minimum bend radius: 30mm
Specifications
| HT Part Number | SFP28-25G-AOC25M |
|---|---|
| Cisco Compatible | SFP28-25G-AOC25M |
| Manufacturer | HT |
| Connector Type | SFP28 to SFP28 |
| Max Data Rate | 25Gbps |
| Minimum Bend Radius | 30mm |
| Cable Length | 25m (82.02ft) |
| Jacket Material | OFNP |
| Temperature | 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F) |
Cable Construction and Routing
This assembly uses OFNP jacket, minimum bend radius 30mm. These mechanical characteristics affect how the cable should be dressed behind the equipment. Avoid sharp edges, excessive ties and repeated tight bends close to the connector boots.
Integrated Optical Assembly
The optical engines and fiber are permanently integrated into this AOC. There are no detachable optical modules to clean or exchange. Handle the complete assembly by its connector housings and cable, and keep both ends matched to the same interface specification.
Length Selection and Installation Planning
Longer assemblies require disciplined cable dressing. For SFP28-25G-AOC25M at 25m (82ft), use the intended managers rather than a diagonal route across the rack, and leave enough space to release each connector. Any service allowance should be loose and supported, with the integrated optical cable and both optical engines protected throughout the path. Within this family, SFP28-25G-AOC20M is shorter at 20m (66ft), while SFP28-25G-AOC30M is the next longer choice at 30m (98ft); comparing those two boundaries helps avoid both tension and unnecessary slack.
Position Within the Length Range
SFP28-25G-AOC25M occupies the middle of this family between SFP28-25G-AOC20M at 20m (66ft) and SFP28-25G-AOC30M at 30m (98ft). It adds 5m over the shorter option for extra routing clearance, while the next longer version adds another 5m. Measure the managed path and choose this version when its reach is sufficient without creating the slack associated with the longer assembly.
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 assembly, the minimum bend radius is 30mm; the jacket material is OFNP.
Cisco 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. The check includes receive activity and diagnostic indications, followed by a final inspection of both ends.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this an original Cisco cable?
No. It is an HT-manufactured compatible alternative for equipment that specifies Cisco SFP28-25G-AOC25M.
What details assist a compatibility review?
Provide the equipment manufacturer, model, port type, hardware revision and software release, together with the OEM reference, required length and quantity.
How should an unused assembly be stored?
Protect both connector ends, keep the cable in a loose bend-safe coil and retain its part-number label so the length and compatibility identity remain traceable.
Can different brands be connected with the same assembly?
Only where both hosts explicitly support the complete interface and compatibility arrangement. Document each end and select the appropriate brand-specific product when required.
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. Keep SFP28-25G-AOC25M associated with 25m (82ft) throughout the order and receiving record.
Shipping and Lead Time
Standard configurations normally ship within one to three working days, while production quantities are confirmed with the order. International express, air cargo and sea freight can be selected according to destination and carton volume; customer courier accounts and nominated forwarders are also 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. Standard protective packing is used by default, with project documentation arranged when requested.
