What rate does the IBN4800-01 Rev C run at?

The cable is designed for QDR InfiniBand: 40Gb/s aggregate, structured as 4 lanes of 10Gb/s. After 8b/10b encoding, useful data throughput is 32Gb/s. It will not run at FDR or EDR rates.

Is the IBN4800-01 Rev C passive copper or active optical?

At 1 meter, QSFP QDR cables are typically passive copper, but T.E.S does not silently assume this. Contact T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS to confirm the exact construction of the lot you receive before deployment if your design requires a specific construction.

What does refurbished mean for this cable from T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS?

Each cable in the lot of 5 is inspected, electrically tested for continuity, and has its EEPROM verified by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS before shipment. See https://www.tes-itsolutions.com for warranty terms; the seller of record is T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS.

W.L. Gore & Associates IBN4800-01 Rev C QSFP QDR InfiniBand Cable, 1m, Lot of 5: This is a 1-meter QSFP-to-QSFP InfiniBand cable assembly designed for QDR (Quad Data Rate) InfiniBand fabrics at 40Gb/s aggregate (4x 10Gb/s). Manufactured by W.L. Gore & Associates, who supply integrated copper and fiber assemblies into the InfiniBand ecosystem. This is a Rev C revision of the IBN4800-01 part. This listing is for five (5) refurbished units.

Engineering Context

QDR InfiniBand operates at 10Gb/s per lane across four lanes for a 40Gb/s aggregate (32Gb/s data after 8b/10b encoding). At 1 meter, QSFP QDR cables are typically passive copper assemblies; T.E.S can confirm the exact construction (passive copper versus active fiber) of any specific lot on request before shipment. The integrated EEPROM identifies the cable to the host adapter so the link can come up without a vendor-specific transceiver. The QSFP form factor follows SFF-8436.

Deployment & Use Cases

QDR InfiniBand HPC clusters using Mellanox IS50xx-series switches and ConnectX-2 / ConnectX-3 host adapters. Short intra-rack server-to-switch links where 1 m is sufficient. Replacement of failing 1 m QDR cables in legacy clusters that cannot easily be migrated to FDR or EDR. Lab and test-rig setups for QDR InfiniBand validation.

Technical Specifications

OEM: W.L. Gore & Associates
Part Number: IBN4800-01 Rev C
Form Factor: QSFP to QSFP (SFF-8436)
Data Rate: QDR InfiniBand 40Gb/s (4x 10Gb/s)
Length: 1 m
Cable Construction: Confirm with T.E.S before shipment if your application requires a specific construction
Protocol: InfiniBand QDR
Identity EEPROM: SFF-8436 compliant
Condition: Refurbished — tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Quantity: Lot of 5 cables

Compatibility & Hard Constraints

Compatible with Mellanox IS50xx QDR switches and ConnectX-2 / ConnectX-3 host adapters operating in QDR mode. Will physically mate with QSFP+ FDR ports and the link will negotiate down to QDR (40Gb/s); it will not deliver FDR or EDR rates. Not a breakout cable; QSFP-to-QSFP only. Not compatible with QSFP28 100GbE Ethernet ports at full rate. Verify cable construction (passive copper or active fiber) with T.E.S before deployment if your fabric design depends on a specific construction.

Why Choose T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS

T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS tests every QDR cable for continuity, EEPROM identity, and connector wear before shipment. We provide expert consultation on legacy InfiniBand QDR fabrics, global shipping with 1–3 day handling, and a comprehensive warranty. Visit www.tes-itsolutions.com for our full networking portfolio.

W.L. Gore IBN4800-01 Rev C QSFP QDR InfiniBand 40Gb/s 1m Cable (Lot of 5)

Name: W.L. Gore IBN4800-01 Rev C QSFP QDR InfiniBand 40Gb/s 1m Cable (Lot of 5)
SKU: IBN4800-01_REV_C_Lot of 5_Refurbished

SKU: IBN4800-01_REV_C_Lot of 5_Refurbished

€120.00

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