NVIDIA Mellanox MCP2M00-A001 25GbE SFP28 Passive Copper Cable, 1m: This is a 1-meter passive copper Direct Attach Cable (DAC) engineered for 25Gb/s Ethernet (25GbE) point-to-point interconnects. The cable terminates in fixed SFP28 connectors. This is a passive cable; it is NOT an active copper cable or an AOC and contains no signal-conditioning electronics. This is a refurbished unit.
Engineering Context
The MCP2M00-A001 provides cost-efficient short-reach 25GbE connectivity. Passive copper consumes essentially zero port power because there are no transceiver driver electronics. Latency is limited to copper propagation, with no electrical-to-optical conversion overhead. Cables are SFF-8472 compliant for I2C management and EEPROM readout. BER targets follow IEEE 802.3by for 25GbE links.
Deployment & Use Cases
Top-of-Rack switch to server uplinks inside a single rack. ConnectX-4 Lx, ConnectX-5, or ConnectX-6 Dx EN adapter to Spectrum SN2000-series switch within 1 meter. HCI node-to-node interconnects. Storage server uplinks where passive copper is preferred over AOC for cost and power.
Technical Specifications
- OEM: NVIDIA Mellanox
- Part Number: MCP2M00-A001
- Form Factor: SFP28 to SFP28
- Data Rate: 25GbE
- Cable Type: Passive Copper (DAC)
- Length: 1m
- Protocol: 25GbE Ethernet
- Standard: IEEE 802.3by, SFF-8472
- Condition: Refurbished — Tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Compatibility & Hard Constraints
Compatible with NVIDIA Spectrum SN2000-series 25GbE Ethernet switches and ConnectX-4 Lx, ConnectX-5, and ConnectX-6 Dx EN adapters with SFP28 ports configured for 25GbE. Not compatible with QSFP/QSFP28 ports without a breakout adapter. Not designed for InfiniBand fabrics. Not interchangeable with active copper or AOC at distances beyond passive copper reach. Fixed 1m assembly; cannot be extended or repaired in the field.
Why Choose T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS tests every refurbished cable for connector retention, conductor continuity, and SFF-8472 EEPROM readout before shipment. We offer expert consultation on 25GbE deployments, global shipping, 1-3 day handling, and comprehensive warranty.