What is the primary advantage of this 10m AOC over a 10m Copper cable?

At 10 meters, passive copper cables (DAC) are too heavy and suffer from significant signal loss. This AOC uses fiber optics to maintain a thin, flexible profile with zero electromagnetic interference and lower latency.

Does the MFA1A00-E010 support Ethernet?

This cable is specifically optimized for InfiniBand EDR protocols. While some hardware may allow cross-protocol use, we recommend using Ethernet-specific AOCs for non-InfiniBand environments to ensure full EEPROM compatibility.

Is the LSZH jacket required for my data center?

LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) is often a safety requirement for high-density data centers and confined spaces, as it minimizes toxic fume emission in the event of a fire.

NVIDIA Mellanox® MFA1A00-E010 Active Optical Cable: This high-performance interconnect is engineered for InfiniBand EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) applications, facilitating a seamless 100Gb/s link over a 10-meter reach. This is a fixed-length integrated cable assembly, not a transceiver with a detachable patch cord.

🔧 Technical Specifications

OEM: NVIDIA Mellanox
P/N: MFA1A00-E010 (980-9I13O-00E010)
Data Rate: 100Gb/s InfiniBand EDR
Connector Type: QSFP28 to QSFP28
Jacket Material: LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen)
Power Consumption: < 3.5W (Platform Dependent)

🌐 Engineering Context: At a 10-meter span, traditional copper DACs become impractical due to excessive weight and signal attenuation. The MFA1A00-E010 utilizes optical fiber to ensure EMI Immunity and Deterministic Latency, which are vital for synchronized parallel processing in HPC environments. Compared to equivalent copper solutions, AOC offers lower weight, tighter bend radius, and superior long-term signal stability, making it the standard for inter-rack and across-row connectivity.

🧠 Typical Use Cases

High-Performance Computing (HPC) across-row cluster interconnectivity.
Aggregating InfiniBand EDR traffic from Leaf to Spine switches.
Low-latency AI training fabrics requiring high-bandwidth 100Gb/s links.
Enterprise data centers migrating to software-defined storage on InfiniBand backplanes.

✅ Compatible With: NVIDIA Mellanox Quantum™ and Switch-IB™ 2 series switches; ConnectX®-4, ConnectX®-5, and ConnectX®-6 InfiniBand Host Channel Adapters (HCAs). (Requires ports configured for native 100Gb/s InfiniBand EDR operation and MSA-compliant support)

❌ NOT Compatible With: Standard 10G/25G/40G/100G Ethernet-only environments (without protocol-specific HCA support); Intel Omni-Path (OPA) ports; or proprietary non-MSA hardware.

Optical Integrity: As an Active Optical Cable, the integrated silicon photonics require clean airflow within the host chassis to maintain optimal operating temperatures. Avoid sharp 90-degree bends; ensure the cable is supported by horizontal cable managers to prevent tension on the QSFP28 internal optical alignment.

🤝 Why Choose T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS? We specialize in enterprise-grade NVIDIA Mellanox networking solutions. Every unit is strictly validated for 100Gb/s InfiniBand EDR performance in our lab. We offer expert consultation, fast worldwide shipping, and a comprehensive warranty to ensure your data center infrastructure runs without compromise.

NVIDIA Mellanox® MFA1A00-E010 100Gb/s QSFP28 InfiniBand EDR AOC 10m

Name: NVIDIA Mellanox® MFA1A00-E010 100Gb/s QSFP28 InfiniBand EDR AOC 10m
SKU: MFA1A00-E010_Refurbished

SKU: MFA1A00-E010_Refurbished

€280.00

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