What is the data rate of the MC2207312-010 in InfiniBand mode versus Ethernet mode?

On a Mellanox VPI port the cable runs at 56Gb/s aggregate in either mode: 4x 14Gb/s FDR InfiniBand, or 56GbE Ethernet. The physical media is identical; the host port firmware selects the protocol.

Can the MC2207312-010 be split into 4x 14Gb/s lanes via a breakout?

No. The MC2207312-010 is a straight QSFP+ to QSFP+ active fiber assembly for 1:1 links. There is no breakout variant in this exact part number; for 4x 14G breakout you need a different SKU specifically marketed as a QSFP+ to 4xSFP+ breakout AOC.

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

The unit is inspected, lane-by-lane optically tested, 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.

NVIDIA Mellanox MC2207312-010 QSFP+ FDR 56Gb/s VPI Active Optical Cable, 10m: This is a 10-meter QSFP+ to QSFP+ active optical cable (AOC) for FDR InfiniBand at 56Gb/s aggregate (4x 14Gb/s) and 56GbE Ethernet on Mellanox VPI ports. This is a fixed-length integrated active fiber assembly, not a transceiver-plus-MPO patch-cord pairing and not a passive copper DAC. The cable is a single refurbished unit.

Engineering Context

At 10 meters, the MC2207312-010 covers cross-rack FDR connectivity beyond the practical reach of QSFP+ passive copper. The cable uses VCSEL optics over multimode fiber inside a permanently terminated jacket; there are no exposed fiber end-faces and no separate transceivers, which eliminates dirty-connector failure modes common to MPO patch fields. Because the optical engines live inside the connector shells, the host port supplies the cable's link power per QSFP+ (Class 4) limits. The cable is VPI-capable: the same physical media carries either FDR InfiniBand or 56GbE, switched in firmware on the host port.

Deployment & Use Cases

FDR InfiniBand HPC clusters built on Mellanox SwitchX-2 (SX65xx) or earlier IS5xxx switches with ConnectX-3 / ConnectX-3 Pro VPI adapters. Cross-rack and middle-of-row links where 10 m exceeds the QSFP+ passive-copper budget. Storage backbones using SRP, iSER, or NFS-RDMA over FDR. 56GbE Ethernet aggregation links inside Mellanox VPI fabrics where a clean point-to-point fiber link is preferred over a structured fiber plant.

Technical Specifications

OEM: NVIDIA Mellanox
Part Number: MC2207312-010
Form Factor: QSFP+ to QSFP+
Data Rate: FDR InfiniBand 56Gb/s (4x 14Gb/s) / 56GbE
Cable Type: Active Optical Cable (AOC, VCSEL multimode)
Length: 10 m
Protocol: VPI — InfiniBand FDR or 56GbE Ethernet
Termination: Factory-integrated; no detachable optics
Power Class: QSFP+ Class 4 host-port budget
Identity EEPROM: SFF-8636 compliant
Condition: Refurbished — tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS

Compatibility & Hard Constraints

Compatible with Mellanox SwitchX-2, IS5xxx, and SwitchIB FDR-capable switches and with ConnectX-3 / ConnectX-3 Pro VPI adapters. Backward-compatible with QDR (40Gb/s) on QSFP+ ports via auto-negotiation. Not compatible with QSFP28 EDR-only ports at the full 100Gb/s rate; the link will negotiate down. Not a breakout cable; QSFP+ to QSFP+ only. Fixed 10 m length — cannot be shortened or extended in the field. The integrated optics are not field-cleanable, so installation environment cleanliness during mating still matters.

Why Choose T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS

T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS tests every AOC for optical lane integrity, EEPROM identity, and connector latch condition before shipment. We provide expert consultation on FDR InfiniBand and VPI fabrics, global shipping with 1–3 day handling, and a comprehensive warranty. Visit www.tes-itsolutions.com for our full Mellanox cabling portfolio.

NVIDIA Mellanox® MC2207312-010 QSFP+ FDR 56Gb/s VPI Active Optical 10m

Name: NVIDIA Mellanox® MC2207312-010 QSFP+ FDR 56Gb/s VPI Active Optical 10m
SKU: MC2207312-010_Refurbished

SKU: MC2207312-010_Refurbished

€70.00

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