Intel XXVAOCBL20M Compatible 25G SFP28 Active Optical Cable, 20m (66ft)

This XXVAOCBL20M compatible AOC cable provides a 25G direct connection for Intel equipment in a fixed 20m (66ft) configuration. The SFP28 to SFP28 assembly integrates both ends and the cable, giving data-center designers one defined product to evaluate for reach, rack layout, airflow and host compatibility.

OEM Part Number: XXVAOCBL20MHT Part Number: XXVAOCBL20M

Product Highlights

Compatible alternative to Intel XXVAOCBL20M
25G connectivity at 25Gbps
Interface configuration: SFP28 to SFP28
Fixed length and part number: 20m (66ft), XXVAOCBL20M
Minimum bend radius: 30mm

Specifications

HT Part Number	XXVAOCBL20M
Intel Compatible	XXVAOCBL20M
Manufacturer	HT
Connector Type	SFP28 to SFP28
Max Data Rate	25Gbps
Minimum Bend Radius	30mm
Cable Length	20m (65.62ft)
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.

Data-Center Design and Airflow

Select the assembly by both reach and rack layout. A direct connection removes separate module-and-patch-cord interfaces, but it still needs a bend-safe pathway and clear connector access. Keep cable bundles from blocking front-panel airflow, account for the listed interface power where applicable and choose a length that supports maintenance without leaving an unmanaged coil. For this assembly, the minimum bend radius is 30mm; the jacket material is OFNP.

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

This 20m (66ft) assembly is intended for routes that shorter members of the same family cannot serve comfortably. Before ordering, document the actual pathway and the space available for service access. During installation, secure the integrated optical cable and both optical engines without compressing it into an undersized bundle or leaving its weight suspended from the ports. Within this family, XXVAOCBL15M is shorter at 15m (49ft), while XXVAOCBL25M is the next longer choice at 25m (82ft); comparing those two boundaries helps avoid both tension and unnecessary slack.

Position Within the Length Range

XXVAOCBL20M occupies the middle of this family between XXVAOCBL15M at 15m (49ft) and XXVAOCBL25M at 25m (82ft). 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.

Quality Assurance and Packaging

Each cable receives connector inspection and a functional link check before it is coiled with bend-safe slack and packed. Protective materials shield the connector housings during transport. Rack or project labels are available to keep length, part number and installation destination aligned. Standard protective packing is used by default, with project documentation arranged when requested.

Ordering Information

Provide the OEM reference, HT part number, fixed length and quantity, together with the intended host interfaces. Rack-based quantities and packaging instructions can be included for larger deployments. Other lengths are separate products and should be entered on their own order lines. This page’s fixed configuration is 20m (66ft); another length must be quoted under its corresponding part number.

Intel Compatibility and Factory Testing

Compatibility confirmation combines host identification with actual link establishment and diagnostic checks. The assembly is prepared for the stated OEM reference rather than selected only by connector shape. For a new data-center deployment, the equipment model, port mode and software release provide the most useful basis for a pre-order review. Where supported by the host, receive activity and diagnostic indications are reviewed together with the established link.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this an original Intel cable?

No. It is an HT-manufactured compatible alternative for equipment that specifies Intel XXVAOCBL20M.

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.

Shipping and Lead Time

Available stock is generally dispatched within one to three working days after order confirmation, with production lead times advised for larger quantities. Worldwide courier services are available, with air or sea freight for consolidated shipments; freight-collect delivery and coordination with a customer’s logistics provider can be arranged.