NVIDIA Mellanox MC2206310-200 40Gb/s QSFP+ Active Optical Cable, 200m LSZH: This is a 200-meter active optical cable (AOC) for 40Gb/s QSFP+ point-to-point links. The assembly integrates VCSEL transceivers on both ends with multi-mode fiber and a Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) jacket. This is a fixed-length integrated cable, not a transceiver pair with a detachable patch cord. This is a new unit.
Engineering Context
The MC2206310-200 is intended for long cross-row 40Gb/s connectivity where passive copper DACs are unusable beyond ~7m. The 200m reach is at the long end of the AOC class, suitable for spanning between server halls within a single facility. The integrated optics remove the need for separate transceivers and fiber patching. The LSZH jacket meets data center fire-safety codes, and the cable provides full EMI immunity along its length.
Deployment & Use Cases
40GbE uplinks between aggregation switches in separate rows. 40G QDR/FDR10 InfiniBand cross-hall links in HPC clusters. Storage-to-compute fabric extensions in tiered data center designs. Building-to-building 40Gb/s links inside campus connectivity within reach budget.
Technical Specifications
OEM: NVIDIA Mellanox
Part Number: MC2206310-200
Form Factor: QSFP+ to QSFP+ (Point-to-Point)
Data Rate: 40Gb/s (4x 10Gb/s NRZ)
Cable Type: Active Optical Cable (AOC)
Length: 200m
Jacket: LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen)
Protocol Support: 40GbE / 40G InfiniBand (QSFP+ class)
Condition: New — Sealed by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Compatibility & Hard Constraints
Compatible with NVIDIA Mellanox QSFP+ 40Gb/s ports on switches and ConnectX-3/ConnectX-3 Pro adapters that accept QSFP+ AOCs. Operates only at the 40Gb/s class rates the assembly was rated for; it is not a 56Gb/s FDR cable. Not a breakout cable — strictly QSFP+ to QSFP+. Fixed 200m length cannot be shortened or re-terminated. Verify host port type (QSFP+ vs QSFP28/QSFP56) before purchase: QSFP28/56 ports may negotiate down but compatibility is host- and firmware-dependent.
Why Choose T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS sources NVIDIA Mellanox cables direct and verifies sealed packaging on every new unit. We provide expert consultation on long-reach 40Gb/s fabric design, global shipping with 1–3 day handling, and full warranty on factory-new product.