Active Optical Cables (AOC) Explained: Advantages, Limitations, and Data Center Use Cases
Introduction: Why talk about AOCs?As data center speeds grow from 10G → 25G → 100G → 400G → 800G, the choices for server-to-switch interconnects become more complex. Today, IT teams typically pick between three options:
DAC (Direct Attach Copper) – cheapest, short-distance.
AOC (Active Optical Cabl...