NVIDIA Mellanox MC2207910-005 QSFP+ Active Fiber Cable, 5m, FDR/56GbE VPI: This is a 5-meter active optical cable (AOC) terminated with QSFP+ connectors on both ends. The cable is rated for InfiniBand FDR (56Gb/s) and 56 Gigabit Ethernet through Mellanox VPI. It is an active fiber assembly with integrated electro-optics and link LEDs at each connector — not a passive copper DAC and not a transceiver-with-detachable-patch-cord. This is a refurbished unit.
Engineering Context
The MC2207910-005 carries four lanes of 14Gb/s NRZ signaling (4x14Gb/s = 56Gb/s aggregate) over multi-mode optical fiber. As an active assembly, it eliminates the dirty fiber end-face and connector mating issues typical of separately purchased transceivers and patch cords. The integrated link-status LEDs assist with rapid fault localization in dense cable trays. The 5-meter length suits intra-rack and adjacent-rack routing where copper FDR DACs become bulky.
Deployment & Use Cases
Mellanox SX6000-series FDR switch interconnects to ConnectX-3 / ConnectX-3 Pro / ConnectX-4 host adapters. 56GbE Ethernet uplinks where copper bundles exceed cable tray weight limits. HPC cluster compute-to-storage links at FDR. Adjacent-rack patching where EMI immunity and lighter cabling are preferred over passive copper.
Technical Specifications
OEM: NVIDIA Mellanox
Part Number: MC2207910-005
Form Factor: QSFP+ to QSFP+ (Point-to-Point)
Cable Type: Active Optical Cable (AOC)
Length: 5 meters
InfiniBand Rate: FDR (56Gb/s, 4x14G NRZ)
Ethernet Rate: 56GbE
Protocol: VPI (InfiniBand and Ethernet)
Indicators: Integrated link-status LEDs per connector
Condition: Refurbished — Tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Compatibility & Hard Constraints
Compatible with Mellanox QSFP+ ports on SX6000-series switches and ConnectX-3 / ConnectX-3 Pro / ConnectX-4 (in QSFP+ mode) adapters running FDR or 56GbE. Not compatible with QSFP28 EDR ports as a 100Gb/s cable — link rate is capped at FDR/56GbE. Not a breakout cable; QSFP+-to-QSFP+ only. Fixed 5-meter length. Active assembly draws power from the host port; verify host port power budget supports active QSFP+ optics.
Why Choose T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS tests every active fiber cable for optical lane integrity and link-status LED operation before shipment. Visit tes-itsolutions.com for our full Mellanox cabling catalog. We provide expert consultation on InfiniBand and Ethernet fabric cabling, global shipping, and 1–3 day handling time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What infiniband rate does the MC2207910-005 have?
The MC2207910-005 infiniband rate is FDR (56Gb/s, 4x14G NRZ), as listed in the specifications for MC2207910-005.
What is the MC2207910-005 NOT compatible with?
It is an active fiber assembly with integrated electro-optics and link LEDs at each connector — not a passive copper DAC and not a transceiver-with-detachable-patch-cord. Confirm fitment against your platform before ordering MC2207910-005.
What condition is the MC2207910-005 supplied in, and who sells it?
The MC2207910-005 is supplied in Refurbished condition by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS from EU stock, with 1-3 business day handling and worldwide B2B shipping. See https://www.tes-itsolutions.com/product-page/mc2207910-005-mellanox-5m-fiber-cable-qsfp-ib-fdr-eth-56gb-s-vpi-support.