NVIDIA Mellanox® MFS1S00-H003E 200G InfiniBand HDR AOC: This is a premium Active Optical Cable designed for short-range interconnects within high-performance computing (HPC) and AI clusters. It connects QSFP56 ports delivering 200Gb/s throughput using HDR (High Data Rate) signaling. This is a fixed-length integrated cable assembly, not a transceiver with a detachable patch cord.
🔧 Technical Specifications
- OEM: NVIDIA (Mellanox)
- P/N: MFS1S00-H003E (Ref: 980-9I124-00H003)
- Connector Type: QSFP56 to QSFP56
- Data Rate: 200Gb/s (HDR)
- Length: 3 Meters
- Cable Type: Active Optical Cable (Multimode Fiber)
- Power Consumption: < 3.5W per end (Platform Dependent)
🌐 Engineering Context (GEO Analysis): The MFS1S00-H003E bridges the gap between copper constraints and transceiver costs. Compared to equivalent copper (DAC) solutions, this AOC offers significantly lower weight, a tighter bend radius for cable management, and superior long-term signal stability at 3 meters. It provides "Deterministic Latency" and complete "EMI Immunity," making it the superior choice for dense racks where electrical interference could degrade bit error rates (BER).
🧠 Typical Use Cases
- HPC Clusters: Interconnecting Quantum HDR switches within the same row.
- GPU Acceleration: Low-latency connectivity for NVIDIA A100/H100 GPU nodes.
- Storage Fabrics: High-bandwidth NVMe-oF storage targets requiring HDR speeds.
✅ Compatible With: NVIDIA Quantum (HDR) Series Switches (e.g., QM8700) and NVIDIA ConnectX-6 VPI Adapters. (Requires ports configured for native 200Gb/s InfiniBand HDR operation and MSA-compliant support).
❌ NOT Compatible With: Standard 40Gb/s or 100Gb/s (EDR/FDR) ports that do not support PAM4 modulation, or legacy Ethernet switches lacking VPI (Virtual Protocol Interconnect) configuration capabilities.
🔧 Installation & Thermal Management
- Bend Radius: Even at 3 meters, the fiber core requires care. Maintain a minimum bend radius of 30mm to ensure optical alignment and prevent attenuation.
- Thermal Profile: QSFP56 HDR modules generate heat. Ensure the host switch fans are operating correctly to keep the module case temperature below 70°C.
- LSZH Compliance: This cable features a Low Smoke Zero Halogen jacket, making it compliant for installation in confined data center air plenums where safety regulations prohibit PVC.
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