What is the data rate of the MC2207910-010 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 MC2207910-010 reach beyond 10 meters or be re-spliced in the field?

No. The MC2207910-010 is a fixed 10 m factory-integrated active fiber assembly. It cannot be shortened, lengthened, or re-terminated in the field. For longer reach choose a longer SKU in the same family or move to a structured fiber plant with separate FDR transceivers.

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 MC2207910-010 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

The MC2207910 family represents Mellanox's QSFP+ FDR active fiber line for runs that exceed the QSFP+ passive-copper budget. At 10 meters this cable bridges adjacent racks and middle-of-row spans where copper cannot reach. The optics are factory-integrated VCSELs over multimode fiber, with all link power drawn from the host port within the QSFP+ Class 4 budget. Because the assembly is permanently terminated, MPO end-face contamination — a leading failure mode in structured fiber plants — is removed from the failure tree. The integrated EEPROM identifies the cable to the host per SFF-8636.

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 InfiniBand links where 10 m exceeds the QSFP+ passive-copper budget. 56GbE Ethernet aggregation on Mellanox VPI fabrics where a clean point-to-point fiber link is preferred over a structured fiber plant. Storage backbones running SRP, iSER, or NFS-RDMA over FDR.

Technical Specifications

OEM: NVIDIA Mellanox
Part Number: MC2207910-010
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® MC2207910-010 QSFP+ FDR 56Gb/s VPI Active Optical 10m

Name: NVIDIA Mellanox® MC2207910-010 QSFP+ FDR 56Gb/s VPI Active Optical 10m
SKU: MC2207910-010_Refurbished

SKU: MC2207910-010_Refurbished

€70.00

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