HHPE Mellanox® P06153-B23 (MFS1S00-H010E) Active Optical Cable: This is a fixed-length integrated cable assembly, not a transceiver with a detachable patch cord. Engineered for long-reach high-performance computing (HPC) interconnections, this 10-meter Active Optical Cable (AOC) delivers 200Gb/s throughput using QSFP56 connectors. By replacing copper conductors with multimode fiber and integrated VCSELs, it enables robust HDR connectivity across server rows where passive DAC cables physically cannot reach.
🔧 Technical Specifications
OEM: HPE (Licensed from NVIDIA/Mellanox)
HPE P/N: P06153-B23
NVIDIA/Mellanox Model: MFS1S00-H010E (Ref P/N: 980-9I45A-00H010)
Connector Type: QSFP56 to QSFP56
Data Rate: 200Gb/s HDR (4x 50G PAM4)
Length: 10 Meters
Power Consumption: < 3.5W per end (Platform Dependent)
🌐 Engineering Context: The P06153-B23 is essential for "End-of-Row" (EoR) or "Middle-of-Row" (MoR) architectures. Passive copper is limited to roughly 3 meters at 200G speeds. Compared to equivalent copper solutions, this AOC offers lower weight (reducing rack strain), tighter bend radius, and superior long-term signal stability due to complete "EMI Immunity" (Electromagnetic Interference). It ensures "Deterministic Latency" over the 10-meter span, critical for synchronized AI training clusters.
🧠 Typical Use Cases
Cross-Rack Connectivity: Connecting compute nodes in one rack to a core aggregation switch in a distant rack (up to 10m).
Storage Fabric: Linking centralized NVMe-oF storage arrays to distributed GPU servers.
Pod-Level Interconnects: Facilitating high-speed backbones within large-scale SuperPOD deployments.
 
✅ Compatible With: HPE and NVIDIA/Mellanox HDR Ecosystems.
HPE Hardware: ProLiant DL380/DL385 Gen10 Plus, Apollo 6500 Gen10 Plus, and Synergy Compute Modules with HDR Mezzanine cards.
Switching: HPE M-Series (SN2010/SN3700/SN4600) and NVIDIA Quantum QM8700 Series.
Protocol: Designed for InfiniBand HDR. Supports Ethernet (200GbE) if the port configuration allows (VPI).
❌ NOT Compatible With: Incompatible Physical Layers.
Legacy QSFP+ (40G): The QSFP56 interface uses PAM4 signaling, which is not backward compatible with NRZ-based 40G ports.
Passive-Only Ports: Requires active power delivery from the switch cage to function.
 
🌡️ Thermal & Installation Guidelines
Cable Management: At 10 meters, slack management is critical. Use "figure-8" loops or dedicated fiber trays to manage excess length. Do not coil tighter than a 30mm radius to avoid micro-bending losses.
Airflow Impact: The thin diameter of this AOC (~3mm) significantly improves rack airflow compared to bulky copper bundles, reducing the static pressure on server fans.
Handling: The optical engines are sensitive. Always use the pull-tab for removal and keep protective dust caps on until the moment of insertion.
 
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