The Juniper JNP-10G-AOC-3M is a high performance three meter active optical cable designed to deliver reliable ten gigabit Ethernet connectivity across enterprise data centers. This direct attach solution integrates SFP plus connectors with multimode fiber to provide a lightweight and cost effective alternative to traditional optical transceivers and patch cables. Procurement teams and network architects choose this cable because it significantly reduces power consumption and latency while eliminating the need for optical connector cleaning. It is engineered specifically for short range switch to switch or switch to server connections within the same rack or adjacent racks. By deploying this active optical cable, IT departments can seamlessly scale their high speed network infrastructure while ensuring strict compliance with Juniper hardware standards.