Arista Networks QSFP-200G-AC Compatible 200G QSFP56 4 x 50G PAM4 Active Copper Twinax Cable
A 200G direct-attached link depends on the correct host identity, interface mode and physical length. This page covers the Arista Networks QSFP-200G-AC compatible ACC series in QSFP56 to QSFP56, including 5m (16ft). Each documented length-specific OEM reference is linked separately where an individual product page is available.
Series Part Number: QSFP-200G-ACHT Part Number: QSFP-200G-AC
Product Highlights
- HT-manufactured compatible alternative for Arista Networks QSFP-200G-AC
- 200G aggregate connectivity at 200Gbps
- Interface configuration: QSFP56 to QSFP56
- Active Twinax / Copper
- Length configurations covered: 5m (16ft)
- Conductor specification: 28AWG
- Power consumption: 1.5W Per End
- Operating temperature: 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F)
Available Lengths and Corresponding Part Numbers
The documented series configuration is 5m (16ft). Use the relevant OEM reference below together with the HT identity and required length when requesting a quotation. If another length carries a different OEM part number, it must be reviewed and ordered as that distinct configuration.
Compatible OEM Part Numbers
- QSFP-200G-AC05
Specifications
| HT Part Number | QSFP-200G-AC |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HT |
| Form Factor | QSFP56 to QSFP56 |
| Max. Data Rate | 200Gbps |
| Media | Copper |
| Cable Type | Active Twinax |
| Cable Length Options Covered | 5m (16ft) |
| Wire AWG | 28AWG |
| Minimum Bend Radius | 40mm |
| Max. Power Consumption | 1.5W Per End |
| Jacket Material | PVC (OFNR) |
| Commercial Temperature Range | 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F) |
| Protocols | IEEE 802.3cd, SFF-8665, SFF-8679, SFF-8636 |
Applications and Deployment
An ACC link combines copper cabling with active electronics at the connector ends. It avoids separate patch leads but is not interchangeable with a passive DAC merely because the cages look alike. Confirm the supported cable type, lane mode and power allowance on every attached port. 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 conductor specification is 28AWG; the jacket material is PVC (OFNR); the minimum bend radius is 40mm; the operating temperature is 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F); the power consumption is 1.5W 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.
Procurement and Port-Mapping Review
A useful purchase order should identify the host platform, the expected OEM code and the exact cable length as separate pieces of information. This prevents a physically similar assembly from being substituted when the port identification or reach is different. For mixed-length installations, prepare one order line per part number and reconcile each delivered cable with its intended pair of ports. For this series, keep the interface rate, ACC construction and length-specific OEM reference together throughout that review.
Arista Networks Compatibility and Factory Testing
Our procurement-oriented compatibility check begins with the OEM reference and ends with a live host link. We record the physical length separately from the identification configuration, so the cable supplied for this page remains the stated version rather than a generic length substitute. 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.
Ordering Information
For a clear bill of materials, quote the OEM reference, HT part number, length and quantity on the same line. Add the switch or server model and software release when a pre-order review is required; project labels can repeat those details for receiving and installation teams. 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 QSFP-200G-AC identifies the product family; the linked page provides the final length-specific identity.
Quality Assurance and Packaging
Before packing, the assembly is checked for connector condition, identification and link operation. Cables for multi-line orders can be labelled and grouped by part number, making it easier to match each length to the procurement record without opening every protective bag. Both connector ends are inspected as part of the complete assembly, and protective packing is selected to avoid tight bends during transport and storage.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this an original Arista Networks cable?
No. It is an HT-manufactured compatible cable for equipment that specifies QSFP-200G-AC, 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.
Does this ACC cable require separate modules at each end?
No. The connector ends and cable form one complete direct-attach assembly. The ends are not detachable standalone transceivers, and the complete product is tested together.
What information helps confirm compatibility?
Provide the equipment manufacturer and model, port type, hardware revision and software release, together with the required OEM reference, length and quantity. Breakout projects should also identify the intended lane configuration.