HPE Mellanox® P06153-B25 (MFS1S00-H020E) Active Optical Cable: This is a fixed-length integrated cable assembly, not a transceiver with a detachable patch cord. Designed for long-haul intra-data center connectivity, this 20-meter Active Optical Cable (AOC) provides 200Gb/s throughput using QSFP56 connectors. It utilizes advanced VCSEL optical engines embedded directly into the connector shell to drive HDR signals over multimode fiber, overcoming the signal integrity limitations of copper for long-distance runs.
🔧 Technical Specifications
OEM: HPE (Licensed from NVIDIA/Mellanox)
HPE P/N: P06153-B25
NVIDIA/Mellanox Model: MFS1S00-H020E (Ref P/N: 980-9I45A-00H020)
Connector Type: QSFP56 to QSFP56
Data Rate: 200Gb/s HDR (4x 50G PAM4)
Length: 20 Meters
Power Consumption: < 3.5W per end (Platform Dependent)
🌐 Engineering Context: The P06153-B25 is the standard for "Row-to-Row" or "Zone-to-Zone" connectivity. At 20 meters, it allows for flexible network topology designs where compute and storage resources are physically separated. Compared to equivalent copper solutions, AOC offers significantly lower weight, tighter bend radius, and superior long-term signal stability due to "EMI Immunity". It delivers "Deterministic Latency," ensuring predictable performance for latency-sensitive HPC and AI applications.
🧠 Typical Use Cases
Zone-to-Zone Interconnects: Connecting server racks in one zone to aggregation switches in another (up to 20m).
Disaggregated Storage: Linking centralized NVMe-oF storage appliances to distant compute clusters.
Campus-Scale Fabrics: Facilitating high-speed links between adjacent data center aisles.
 
✅ Compatible With: HPE and NVIDIA InfiniBand Ecosystems.
HPE Systems: ProLiant DL/ML Gen10 Plus, Apollo Systems, and Synergy Compute Modules with HDR support.
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
Cable Management: 20 meters is a long run. Ensure proper slack management using fiber trays or "figure-8" loops (radius > 30mm) to prevent micro-bending and signal degradation.
Handling: The optical fibers are permanently attached. Do not pull on the cable jacket; always use the pull-tab to disengage the connector. Keep dust caps on when not connected.
Airflow: The thin AOC profile improves airflow compared to bulky copper bundles, reducing thermal load on server fans.
 
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