The Ubiquiti UACC-AOC-SFP10-20M, introduced in 2023 as part of the UniFi Uplink series, is a flexible, long-range active optical cable (AOC) designed for high-bandwidth connections between UniFi switches, gateways, and SFP+ ports in data centers or campus networks, offering a fiber-based alternative to traditional DAC for extended distances up to 20m.

This ultra-thin, lightweight multi-mode fiber (MMF) cable integrates dual SFP+ optical transceivers operating at 850nm wavelength for 10 Gbps maximum throughput, with backward compatibility down to 1 Gbps, ensuring versatile deployment without speed mismatches.

Measuring 20 meters in length with a slim jacket for easy routing (bend radius ~30mm), it weighs approximately 200 g and supports hot-swappable insertion into UniFi devices like USW-Pro series switches.

Its active design provides signal amplification for reliable performance over distance, with low power draw (<1W per end) and EMI immunity, making it superior to copper DAC in noisy environments.

Managed via UniFi Network app for link monitoring, it's plug-and-play with auto-negotiation. Strengths include its cost-effective extension beyond copper limits and full MSA compliance for interoperability, but it's limited to 10G speeds and requires SFP+ ports—perfect for scalable, clutter-free backbone links in growing UniFi ecosystems.