NVIDIA Mellanox MC2210310-100 40GbE QSFP+ Active Optical Cable, 100m: This is a 100-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 MC2210310-100 is the longest-reach member of the MC2210310 family, designed for cross-row and cross-hall 40GbE links beyond the practical reach of passive copper or short AOCs. Active optics provide full EMI immunity over the 100m run and decouple the link from electrical ground references between distant racks. 40GbE signaling uses 4 lanes of 10Gb/s NRZ. Cable weight is far below an equivalent copper bundle, easing tray and overhead routing constraints.
Deployment & Use Cases
Inter-row 40GbE backbone connections in large data halls. Building-spine links between distribution rooms. ConnectX-3 and ConnectX-3 Pro server uplinks to remote aggregation switches. SX1036 / SX1024 Ethernet switch interconnects across long spans. HPC cluster boundary links where copper reach is exceeded.
Technical Specifications
OEM: NVIDIA Mellanox
Part Number: MC2210310-100
Form Factor: QSFP+ to QSFP+ (Point-to-Point)
Data Rate: 40GbE (4x 10Gb/s NRZ)
Cable Type: Active Optical Cable (AOC)
Length: 100m
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 100m.
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.