The HPE Active Optical Cables (AOCs) provide the bandwidth to meet the exponential data growth in Telco, e-Commerce and high performance computing (HPC). The HPE Active Optical Cables (AOCs) are much lighter and consume less power than traditional copper cables. They are ideal cable solutions for high-density data center and high performance computing applications. Features Cost-effective alternative to transceivers for short distance fiber optic connection. Smaller bend radius, lower power consumption and lower weight compared to DAC.