NVIDIA Mellanox® 980-9IAM2-00X001 — 1600Gb/s OSFP Active Copper Cable
Technical Identity
The NVIDIA Mellanox® 980-9IAM2-00X001 (MCA4K00 family) is a 1.1m Active Copper Cable (ACC) delivering 1600Gb/s aggregate throughput via OSFP connectors on both ends in a Right-Hand-Side (RHS) to Right-Hand-Side (RHS) straight 1-to-1 configuration. The cable uses 8 copper pairs each operating at 200Gb/s PAM4, totalling 1600Gb/s aggregate. Integrated signal-conditioning electronics extend reliable reach beyond passive DAC capability. Cable firmware automatically detects and enables InfiniBand, Ethernet, or NVL5 protocol depending on the attached platform. EEPROM provides product configuration data to the host. Condition: New factory-sealed.
Specifications
Brand: NVIDIA Mellanox
Model / MPN: 980-9IAM2-00X001
Product family: MCA4K00 (LinkX)
Product type: Active Copper Cable (ACC)
Connector: OSFP (Octal Small Form-factor Pluggable) — both ends
Configuration: 1-to-1 straight (RHS to RHS)
Speed: 1600Gb/s aggregate
Architecture: 8 channels × 200Gb/s PAM4
Modulation: 200G-PAM4
Length: 1.1m
Cable egress: Right-Hand Side (RHS) — both ends
Protocol support: InfiniBand, Ethernet, NVL5 (auto-detected from host)
Supply voltage: 3.3V single
Standards: SFF-8665, SFF-8636 I2C management, OSFP MSA based
Cable jacket: LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen)
Operating temperature: 0°C to 70°C (commercial)
Hot pluggable: Yes
RoHS compliant: Yes
Condition: New factory-sealed
Lane & Signal Logic
Channel count: 8 high-speed electrical copper pairs
Per-channel speed: 200Gb/s PAM4
Aggregate speed: 8 × 200Gb/s = 1600Gb/s
Configuration: 1-to-1 — no breakout, full 1600Gb/s on both ends
Active electronics: Integrated signal-conditioning circuitry maintains signal integrity over the 1.1m run, extending reach compared to passive DAC.
What This Is NOT
NOT a passive DAC. This cable contains integrated active signal-conditioning electronics. It is not a passive direct-attach copper (DAC) assembly.
NOT an optical cable or AOC. 980-9IAM2-00X001 uses copper conductors. It does not include optical transceivers, lasers, or VCSEL emitters.
NOT a QSFP, QSFP56, QSFP-DD, or QSFP112 cable. Both ends use OSFP connectors. QSFP-cage ports are not compatible with this cable.
NOT a splitter or breakout cable. This is a straight 1-to-1 cable delivering 1600Gb/s on both ends. It does not split into 2×800Gb/s or 4×400Gb/s sub-cables.
NOT an LHS (Left-Hand Side) cable. Both connectors exit on the Right-Hand Side. Verify chassis cable management routing before ordering.
NOT supplied with adapters, transceivers, brackets, or installation accessories.
Compatibility & Hard Constraints
Typical head-end platforms: NVIDIA Quantum-3 (XDR) InfiniBand switches and NVIDIA NVL5 / NVLink-Switch platforms equipped with OSFP ports rated for 1600Gb/s in RHS configuration.
Compatible endpoints: NVIDIA ConnectX-8 adapters and BlueField-3 / BlueField DPUs with OSFP ports operating at 800Gb/s per HCA (HCA-to-HCA use case). Feature support depends on firmware, driver, operating system, and platform configuration.
Software dependencies:
NVIDIA MLNX_OFED or DOCA driver stack on host endpoints
Switch firmware with the required port profile enabled
Cable profile recognized via EEPROM — verify in switch CLI / mlxlink output
Reach: 1.1m — designed for short intra-rack and closely adjacent connections.
Power: Drawn from host port via single 3.3V supply — no external power required.
Pre-deployment verification: Firmware, driver version, port-mode configuration, and OSFP cage compatibility must be confirmed before deployment.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What is the NVIDIA Mellanox 980-9IAM2-00X001?
The 980-9IAM2-00X001 is a 1.1m Active Copper Cable (ACC) from NVIDIA's MCA4K00 LinkX family. It delivers 1600Gb/s aggregate bandwidth using OSFP connectors on both ends in an RHS-to-RHS straight 1-to-1 configuration, based on 8 channels at 200Gb/s PAM4 with integrated signal-conditioning electronics.
Q. What connector type does the 980-9IAM2-00X001 use?
Both ends use OSFP (Octal Small Form-factor Pluggable) connectors. OSFP is an 8-lane high-density form factor used at 1600G speeds. It is not compatible with QSFP, QSFP-DD, or QSFP112 port cages. Verify that your switch and adapter ports are OSFP-equipped before ordering.
Q. Is the 980-9IAM2-00X001 active or passive? Does it use optical fiber?
It is an Active Copper Cable (ACC). It uses copper conductors with integrated active signal-conditioning electronics — not a passive DAC (no electronics) and not an AOC (no optical fiber or VCSEL emitters).
Q. What protocols does the 980-9IAM2-00X001 support?
The cable firmware supports InfiniBand, Ethernet, and NVL5 protocols. The active protocol is automatically detected and enabled based on the attached platform. Host firmware, driver, and port-mode configuration must match the intended protocol.
Q. What platforms are typically used with the 980-9IAM2-00X001?
Typical platforms include NVIDIA Quantum-3 XDR switches and NVIDIA NVL5 switch infrastructure for 1600Gb/s switch-to-switch connections, and NVIDIA ConnectX or BlueField adapters with OSFP ports for 800Gb/s HCA-to-HCA connections. Verify firmware and port configuration before deployment.
Q. What condition does T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS supply for the 980-9IAM2-00X001?
T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS supplies the 980-9IAM2-00X001 as New factory-sealed. Units are EEPROM-verified, cosmetically inspected, and shipped from EU stock in professional anti-static packaging with global B2B express shipping.
Why T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Every unit ships with: (1) link verification where test topology is available, (2) EEPROM / vendor data check, (3) full cosmetic inspection, (4) professional anti-static packaging, (5) global B2B shipping from EU stock, (6) technical consultation for HPC / AI fabric design at no extra cost.