NVIDIA Mellanox MCP4C10 (980-9IAL3-00X001): This is a fixed-length integrated passive copper cable assembly, not a transceiver with a detachable patch cord. It provides a direct point-to-point interconnect utilizing the OSFP form factor for 1600Gb/s signaling with an IHS to IHS (Inside Hand Side) orientation.
🌐 Engineering Context
Engineered for strictly intra-rack topologies, this 1-meter passive copper twinax assembly bypasses the signal conversion latency inherent in active optics, ensuring deterministic latency for critical workloads. At lengths under 3m, this cable maintains strict signal integrity and EMI immunity while utilizing a manageable bend radius that optimizes airflow within dense server chassis and switch combinations.
🧠 Deployment & Use Cases
Ideal for intra-rack GPU clustering and dense compute interconnects.
Latency-sensitive enterprise environments requiring native hardware-level switching.
Top-of-Rack (ToR) switch to server uplinks within a single cabinet.
🔧 Technical Specifications
OEM: NVIDIA / Mellanox
Part Number: 980-9IAL3-00X001 (Model: MCP4C10)
Data Rate: 1600Gb/s
Form Factor: OSFP (IHS to IHS Orientation)
Cable Type: Passive Direct Attach Copper (DAC)
Length: 1 meter
✅ Compatibility & ❌ Hard Constraints
Compatibility: Interfaces natively with NVIDIA networking equipment featuring standard OSFP IHS receptacles. Supports speeds/modes explicitly enabled by host firmware and switch configuration.
Hard Constraints: This is a passive copper assembly and will not function in ports that require active optical signal regeneration or specific power-draw initialization. It is physically incompatible with QSFP, QSFP56, or QSFP-DD receptacles.
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