Q: Is this cable passive or active?
A: It is an active copper cable (AEC), providing signal conditioning for improved reach and margin over passive DAC.

Q: What devices can I connect with this cable?
A: Any hardware with OSFP ports that support 1.6T/1600G breakouts or aggregation, per the platform’s port capabilities.

Q: What does RHS-to-RHS mean?
A: It indicates the mechanical keying/orientation of the OSFP ends (Right-Hand Side) to match specific port orientations.

Q: When should I choose AEC over DAC?
A: Choose AEC for slightly longer copper runs or where additional signal integrity is needed; use DAC for very short, lowest-cost links.

Q: Does this require optical transceivers?
A: No. It is a direct OSFP-to-OSFP copper cable and does not use optics.