Short-haul transmission is particularly suited for DACs, which are commonly employed in high-performance computer systems, large-scale commercial operations, and storage applications. DACs are extremely energy efficient, cost-effective, and operate extremely effectively. They're suitable for connecting top-of-rack switches to rack-mounted network servers and storage.
Active optical cables are perfect for long-distance transmission because they can transmit data up to 100 meters, have ultra-high bandwidth, are tiny and flexible, are electrically robust, and are simple to install.