Optic.ca NGQ100G-AO10M-OC

The NGQ100G-AO10M-OC is the 10-meter version of Optic.ca's NETGEAR-certified 100G QSFP28 active optical cable. It is a pre-terminated assembly with the transceiver ends built into the cable. That removes the need for separate optics and patch cords when linking switches, uplinks or servers over longer in-building runs. NETGEAR lists the NGQ100G-AOxM-OC family in its knowledge base as supported on selected M4350 and M4500 switches, so the cable suits NETGEAR-based AV-over-IP and data-centre networks that need verified interoperability. Optic.ca pre-tests its products and covers them with a limited lifetime warranty.

Listed by NETGEAR for M4350 and M4500

NETGEAR's own knowledge base names the NGQ100G-AOxM-OC family as a supported direct-attach option for selected M4350 and M4500 switches. Optic.ca says every DAC and AOC is coded in-house for the target platform. In practice, a 100G uplink or spine link should be recognised by the switch without unsupported-module warnings. That lowers the risk of last-minute compatibility problems on AV-over-IP and campus core installs. Always check the exact switch model against NETGEAR's article before ordering.

10 m reach without separate optics

This is the longest standard length in the range, which runs from 1 to 10 m. It covers links between neighbouring racks or across a equipment room. The pre-terminated active optical design means no transceivers, no patch cords and no fibre cleaning at install. Optic.ca states that custom active optical lengths up to 30 m are available on request. This gives installers a simple one-part solution for medium-length 100G links.

One cable. 100G. 10 meters. NETGEAR certified.

Pre-tested before shipment · Limited lifetime warranty

Built-in diagnostics for fault finding

The cable has Digital Diagnostic Monitoring (DDM). Switch management can read the operating parameters of the optical link. When a 100G link drops or degrades, support staff can see the cable's status instead of swapping parts to find the fault. That shortens troubleshooting on production networks and helps keep uptime high.

Lifetime-backed Canadian quality

Optic.ca pre-tests all products before shipment and cites Tier 1 component quality. Its DAC range carries a lifetime warranty on the transceiver side and a manufacturing-defect warranty on the cable assembly. For the end customer this gives OEM-level confidence at a lower cost than branded optics, with defined warranty cover for a permanent infrastructure component.