HPE P06153-B21 (MFS1S00-H003E) InfiniBand HDR 200Gb/s QSFP56 Active Optical Cable, 3m: This is a 3-meter active optical cable (AOC) engineered for 200Gb/s InfiniBand HDR point-to-point interconnectivity. It is an HPE-branded version of the NVIDIA Mellanox MFS1S00-H003E, with identical electrical and optical specifications. The cable incorporates VCSEL optical engines directly into the QSFP56 connector shells, eliminating separable interface insertion loss. This is a fixed-length integrated assembly, not a transceiver with a detachable patch cord. This is a refurbished unit.
Engineering Context
The P06153-B21 is HPE's OEM-labeled equivalent of the Mellanox MFS1S00-H003E (reference P/N: 980-9I124-00H003). At 3 meters, it provides an alternative to passive copper DAC at the boundary of copper's viable reach for 200Gb/s PAM4. The AOC variant is lighter, thinner, and provides complete EMI immunity compared to equivalent copper assemblies. Each connector includes integrated EEPROM for SFF-8636 diagnostic monitoring.
Deployment & Use Cases
HPC cluster interconnects between HPE ProLiant/Apollo servers and Top-of-Rack Quantum HDR switches. NVMe-over-Fabrics storage connections requiring low-latency 200Gb/s links. Short-range rack-to-rack uplinks where copper reach is marginal. Environments where cable weight and EMI immunity are prioritized over copper cost savings.
Technical Specifications
OEM: HPE (Licensed from NVIDIA/Mellanox)
HPE Part Number: P06153-B21
NVIDIA/Mellanox Equivalent: MFS1S00-H003E
Form Factor: QSFP56 to QSFP56 (Point-to-Point)
Data Rate: 200Gb/s HDR (4x 50Gb/s PAM4)
Cable Type: Active Optical Cable (AOC)
Length: 3m
Protocol: InfiniBand HDR / 200GbE (VPI)
Power: <3.5W per end (platform dependent)
Condition: Refurbished — Tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Compatibility & Hard Constraints
Compatible with HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Plus, Apollo 2000/6500 Gen10 Plus with HDR adapters. Compatible with HPE M-Series (SN2000/SN3000) and NVIDIA Quantum HDR (QM8700) switches. Supports Ethernet (200GbE) if the port configuration allows VPI mode. Not backward compatible with legacy 40G QSFP+ NRZ ports. Requires active power from the switch port. Fixed 3m length, cannot be shortened or extended.
Why Choose T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS tests every AOC for optical power output, lane integrity, and EEPROM coding accuracy before shipment. We provide expert consultation on HPE and NVIDIA InfiniBand fabric cabling, global shipping, and comprehensive warranty.