LENOVO Mellanox® 01PG734 MFS1S00-H010E) Active Optical Cable: This is a fixed-length integrated cable assembly, not a transceiver with a detachable patch cord. Engineered for high-performance computing (HPC) and AI workloads, this 10-meter Active Optical Cable (AOC) provides robust 200Gb/s connectivity using QSFP56 connectors. It integrates enterprise-grade VCSEL technology directly into the connector shell, ensuring consistent signal integrity and low latency over distances that passive copper cannot achieve.
🔧 Technical Specifications
OEM: Lenovo (Licensed from NVIDIA/Mellanox)
Lenovo P/N: 01PG734 (FRU)
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 01PG734 is critical for bridging "Mid-Row" to "End-of-Row" architectures in Lenovo ThinkSystem deployments. At 200Gb/s, standard copper cables suffer from high insertion loss beyond 3 meters. This AOC utilizes multimode fiber to overcome these physical limitations. Compared to equivalent copper solutions, AOC offers lower weight (reducing stress on the OSFP/QSFP cage), tighter bend radius for streamlined cable management, and superior long-term signal stability due to "EMI Immunity".
🧠 Typical Use Cases
HPC Clusters: Connecting Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650/SR670 servers to Quantum-series HDR switches across rack rows (up to 10m).
Storage Fabrics: High-bandwidth connectivity for DSS-G storage solutions in distributed data center layouts.
AI/ML Workloads: Ensuring low-latency, high-throughput links for parallel processing tasks.
 
✅ Compatible With: Lenovo and NVIDIA InfiniBand Ecosystems.
Lenovo Hardware: ThinkSystem Servers (SR630/SR650/SR850/SR950) with ConnectX-6 HDR adapters.
Switching: Lenovo ThinkSystem DB Series and NVIDIA Quantum (QM8700/QM8790) HDR InfiniBand Switches.
Protocol: Optimized for InfiniBand HDR. Supports Ethernet (200GbE) if the port configuration allows (VPI).
❌ NOT Compatible With: Legacy Standards.
Standard 40G QSFP+: This cable uses PAM4 signaling and is not backward compatible with NRZ-based 40G ports.
Passive-Only Environments: Requires active power from the switch port to operate the internal optical engine.
 
🌡️ Thermal & Installation Guidelines
Slack Management: 10 meters is a significant length. Ensure excess cable is managed in "figure-8" loops or dedicated fiber trays to prevent micro-bending and signal attenuation.
Airflow Optimization: The thin profile of the AOC (~3mm) compared to thick copper cables improves airflow within the rack, reducing thermal stress on server components.
Connector Care: The optical engines are sensitive. Use the pull-tab for removal and keep dust caps on when not in use to protect the internal lenses.
 
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