HPE Mellanox® P06153-B22 (MFS1S00-H005E) Active Optical Cable: This is a fixed-length integrated cable assembly, not a transceiver with a detachable patch cord. Designed for high-performance computing (HPC) and enterprise data centers, this 5-meter Active Optical Cable (AOC) provides 200Gb/s connectivity using QSFP56 connectors. By integrating the optical engine directly into the connector shell, it eliminates the insertion loss associated with separable interfaces, ensuring robust data integrity for HDR InfiniBand and high-speed Ethernet fabrics.
🔧 Technical Specifications
OEM: HPE
HPE P/N: P06153-B22
Mellanox/NVIDIA Reference: MFS1S00-H005E / 980-9I45A-00H005
Connector A/B: QSFP56 (4x 50G PAM4)
Data Rate: 200Gb/s HDR
Length: 5 Meters
Power Consumption: < 3.5W per end (Platform Dependent)
🌐 Engineering Context: For cable runs exceeding 3 meters, passive copper (DAC) is physically incapable of transmitting 200G PAM4 signals without severe attenuation. The P06153-B22 utilizes multimode fiber to bridge this gap. Compared to equivalent copper solutions, this AOC offers significantly lower weight (reducing stress on switch ports), a tighter bend radius for easier routing in cable management arms, and superior long-term signal stability due to its immunity to Electromagnetic Interference (EMI).
🧠 Typical Use Cases
Middle-of-Row Connectivity: Connecting servers to a central rack switch located 3-5 meters away.
Inter-Rack Uplinks: Linking Top-of-Rack (ToR) switches in adjacent racks within a row.
Storage Area Networks: High-bandwidth, low-latency connections for NVMe storage clusters.
 
✅ Compatible With: HPE and NVIDIA Infrastructure.
HPE Systems: ProLiant DL Gen10/Gen10 Plus Servers, Apollo Systems, and HPE Synergy Compute Modules equipped with HDR adapters.
Switches: HPE M-Series (SN2000/SN3000/SN4000) and NVIDIA Quantum (QM8700/QM8790) HDR InfiniBand Switches.
Protocol Support: Native InfiniBand HDR. Supports Ethernet (200GbE) operation if the host ports support VPI and are configured accordingly.
❌ NOT Compatible With: Legacy/Passive Environments.
Standard 40G QSFP+: This cable uses PAM4 modulation. It will not link with older NRZ-based 40G equipment.
Passive Copper Patch Panels: This is an active device requiring power from the switch port to operate the internal lasers.
 
🌡️ Thermal & Installation Notes
Fiber Care: Although the jacket is robust, the internal core is glass fiber. Maintain a minimum bend radius of 30mm during installation. Do not use plastic zip ties capable of crushing the jacket; use velcro straps instead.
Thermal Management: The QSFP56 connector ends act as heatsinks for the internal DSPs. Ensure the switch and server fans are functional to prevent thermal throttling of the optical engine.
Pull-Tab: Use the integrated pull-tab for insertion and removal. Do not pull on the cable jacket, as this can damage the internal fiber coupling.
 
🤝 Why Choose T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS? We specialize in enterprise-grade HPE and NVIDIA/Mellanox networking solutions. Every unit is strictly validated for InfiniBand HDR performance in our lab to ensure EEPROM coding accuracy and optical signal integrity. We offer expert consultation, fast worldwide shipping, and a comprehensive warranty to ensure your data center infrastructure runs without compromise.