NVIDIA Mellanox MC2210310-050 40GbE QSFP+ Active Optical Cable, 50m: This is a 50-meter active optical cable (AOC) engineered for 40Gb/s Ethernet (40GbE) point-to-point interconnects. It is a fixed-length factory-terminated assembly with integrated QSFP+ transceivers at each end. This is not a transceiver-plus-patch-cord pair. This is a refurbished unit.
Engineering Context
The MC2210310-050 occupies the mid-reach slot in the MC2210310 family, providing 50m of active optical 40GbE connectivity — beyond the practical reach of passive copper but shorter than the 100m end-of-range variant. Active optics deliver full EMI immunity along the run and isolate ground references between distant racks. 40GbE signaling uses 4 lanes of 10Gb/s NRZ. The cable is significantly lighter than a copper bundle, easing cable-tray load and routing.
Deployment & Use Cases
End-of-row to middle-of-row 40GbE links in mid-size data halls. ConnectX-3 and ConnectX-3 Pro server uplinks to aggregation switches across multiple racks. SX1036 / SX1024 Ethernet switch interconnects in spine-leaf topologies. Cluster boundary links where reach exceeds the 7m passive-DAC budget.
Technical Specifications
OEM: NVIDIA Mellanox
Part Number: MC2210310-050
Form Factor: QSFP+ to QSFP+ (Point-to-Point)
Data Rate: 40GbE (4x 10Gb/s NRZ)
Cable Type: Active Optical Cable (AOC)
Length: 50m
Protocol: 40GbE Ethernet
Power: Active (host-powered via QSFP+)
Topology: Point-to-Point
Condition: Refurbished — Tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Compatibility & Hard Constraints
Compatible with NVIDIA Mellanox SX1000-series 40GbE switches (SX1036, SX1024, SX1016) and ConnectX-3 / ConnectX-3 Pro EN adapters in 40GbE Ethernet mode. Requires QSFP+ ports configured for 40GbE Ethernet. Not compatible with 56G FDR InfiniBand mode without explicit VPI port reconfiguration on supporting hardware. Not a breakout cable — direct QSFP+ to QSFP+. Not compatible with QSFP28 (100G) or QSFP-DD (400G) ports. Length is fixed at 50m.
Why Choose T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS validates optical power output, lane integrity, and connector condition on every AOC before shipment. We provide expert consultation on Mellanox Ethernet fabric design and 1–3 day handling on stock items. Visit tes-itsolutions.com for full inventory.