HPE Mellanox® P06152-B26 (MFS1S00-H030E) Active Optical Cable: This is a fixed-length integrated cable assembly, not a transceiver with a detachable patch cord. Engineered for "Long-Haul" intra-data center connectivity, this 30-meter Active Optical Cable (AOC) delivers robust 200Gb/s throughput using QSFP56 connectors. It incorporates high-grade VCSEL optical engines directly into the connector shell, enabling high-bandwidth HDR signals to traverse distances that are physically impossible for passive copper, while maintaining low latency and high reliability.
🔧 Technical Specifications
OEM: HPE (Licensed from NVIDIA/Mellanox)
HPE P/N: P06152-B26
NVIDIA/Mellanox Model: MFS1S00-H030E (Ref P/N: 980-9I45Y-00H030)
Connector Type: QSFP56 to QSFP56
Data Rate: 200Gb/s HDR (4x 50G PAM4)
Length: 30 Meters
Power Consumption: < 3.5W per end (Platform Dependent)
🌐 Engineering Context: The P06152-B26 is designed for "Inter-Hall" or "Zone-Bridging" architectures. At 30 meters, it connects critical infrastructure across large data center floors where standard cabling cannot reach. Unlike copper, which is limited to ~3m at these speeds, this AOC uses multimode fiber to ensure "Deterministic Latency" and zero packet loss due to signal attenuation. It is fully immune to Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), making it safe for routing through overhead trays near high-voltage power lines.
🧠 Typical Use Cases
Inter-Hall Connectivity: Linking server rows in one data hall to aggregation switches in an adjacent hall (up to 30m).
Disaster Recovery/Backup: Connecting primary compute clusters to backup storage appliances in a separate fire zone (within 30m).
Centralized Core Switching: Consolidating fabric connections from widely distributed leaf switches to a central spine.
 
✅ Compatible With: HPE and NVIDIA InfiniBand Ecosystems.
HPE Systems: ProLiant DL/ML Gen10 Plus, Apollo Systems, and Synergy Compute Modules with HDR adapters.
Switching: HPE M-Series (SN2000/SN3000) and NVIDIA Quantum (QM8700/QM8790) HDR Switches.
Protocol: Native InfiniBand HDR. Supports Ethernet (200GbE) if the port configuration allows (VPI).
❌ NOT Compatible With: Legacy and Passive Limitations.
Legacy 40G QSFP+: This cable uses PAM4 signaling and is not backward compatible with NRZ-based 40G ports.
Passive Copper Applications: Requires active power from the switch port to operate the internal optical engine.
 
🌡️ Thermal & Installation Guidelines
Slack Management: 30 meters requires careful planning. Use overhead fiber runners or under-floor trays. Ensure any coiled slack has a radius > 30mm to prevent micro-bending signal loss.
Handling: The fibers are permanently bonded to the connectors. Do not pull on the cable jacket during installation; use a pulling eye or the connector housing itself. Keep dust caps on until insertion.
Airflow: The lightweight, thin AOC profile (~3mm) significantly reduces cable density in vertical managers compared to copper, improving overall rack airflow efficiency.
 
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