NVIDIA MFP7E10-N003 Passive MMF Fiber Cable MPO12 APC to MPO12 APC 3m
Technical Identity
The NVIDIA Mellanox MFP7E10-N003 is a 3m passive optical fiber cable in the NVIDIA LinkX family, designed for 400GbE and NDR (400Gb/s) InfiniBand networking. It is a straight MPO-12/APC to MPO-12/APC multimode fiber cable used to interconnect Quantum-2 InfiniBand and Spectrum-4 Ethernet switches with ConnectX-7 network adapters or BlueField-3 DPUs through compatible OSFP and QSFP112 optical transceivers. The cable contains no active electronics; all protocol, speed, and link behavior is determined by the installed transceivers and platform configuration. Condition: Refurbished, EU stock.
Product Classification
Brand: NVIDIA Mellanox
Model / MPN: MFP7E10-N003
Product type: Passive optical fiber cable — straight (1-to-1)
Product family: NVIDIA LinkX Passive Fiber
Structure: MPO-12/APC to MPO-12/APC, Type-B polarity
Connector: MPO-12/APC angle-polished (green shell, 8-degree polish)
Fiber type: OM4 multimode (MMF), aqua jacket
Jacket: Low-Smoke Zero-Halogen (LSZH)
Length: 3m
Medium: Passive optical fiber — no active electronics
Speed class: NDR / 400GbE
Condition: Refurbished
Key Features
Designed for 400GbE and NDR (400Gb/s) InfiniBand links in AI training, HPC, and high-density data-center fabrics
Multimode fiber for short-reach intra-row deployments with VCSEL-based 850nm optical transceivers
Compatible with NVIDIA Twin-port OSFP transceivers (MMA4Z00-NS) at the switch end
Compatible with single-port OSFP (MMA4Z00-NS400) and QSFP112 (MMA1Z00-NS400) at the adapter and DPU end
MPO-12/APC connectors with 8-degree angle polish minimize back-reflection for clean signal integrity
Aqua LSZH jacket: low smoke, zero halogen, with the industry-standard MMF colour code
Supplied with dust caps — connectors must remain capped until installation
What This Is NOT
NOT a 1:2 splitter or breakout cable — this is a straight MPO-12 to MPO-12 cable
NOT an Active Optical Cable (AOC) — no integrated optics or signal conditioning
NOT a copper DAC or ACC
NOT compatible with MPO-12/UPC connectors (typically blue shell) — APC and UPC polishes are physically incompatible
NOT a Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) cable — do not pair with SMF (DR/FR/LR) transceivers
NOT supplied with optical transceivers, adapters, or installation accessories
Compatibility and Hard Constraints
Switch end: NVIDIA Twin-port OSFP transceivers (e.g., MMA4Z00-NS) in Quantum-2 (MQM97xx) InfiniBand or Spectrum-4 (SN5xxx) Ethernet switches
Adapter/DPU end: single-port OSFP (MMA4Z00-NS400) in ConnectX-7/OSFP, or QSFP112 (MMA1Z00-NS400) in ConnectX-7/QSFP112 and BlueField-3 DPUs
Both ports of a Twin-port OSFP must use the same fiber type — do not mix MMF and SMF
Maintain MPO-12/APC polish at both ends; do not attempt to mate with MPO-12/UPC connectors
Verify transceiver compatibility, port breakout mode, and lane mapping in the host platform release notes before deployment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MFP7E10-N003?
NVIDIA LinkX MMF passive fiber cable: MPO12 APC to MPO12 APC, 3m. MSA-compliant MPO12 APC connectors. No active electronics.
Is MFP7E10-N003 passive or active?
Passive — no signal-conditioning electronics or transceiver modules. Signal travels entirely through optical fiber.
What fiber type does MFP7E10-N003 use?
OM4 multimode fiber (MMF) — optimized for VCSEL-based short-reach optical transceivers at 850nm.
What connector does MFP7E10-N003 use?
MPO12 APC (Angled Physical Contact) — a 12-fiber MPO connector with angled polish for low return loss. Keyed and gender-specific — verify polarity and gender before ordering.
What condition does T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS supply?
Refurbished — cleaned, inspected, end-face verified, and shipped from EU stock in protective packaging.
Why Choose T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS is a specialist B2B reseller of NVIDIA Mellanox networking infrastructure. The MFP7E10-N003 is supplied with professional B2B handling: end-face inspection, vendor marking verification, dust cap replacement, and secure anti-static packaging. We support multi-currency invoicing, global express logistics, and pre-sale technical alignment for 400GbE and NDR data-center deployments.
Quality Assurance
All refurbished NVIDIA LinkX fiber cables supplied by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS undergo end-face inspection and physical condition verification. Dust caps are checked and replaced where necessary. Vendor identity markings are confirmed against MPN. Units are packed individually in protective anti-static cable packaging.