NVIDIA MFP7E10-N015 Passive MMF Fiber Cable, MPO-12/APC to MPO-12/APC, 15m
Technical Identity
The NVIDIA Mellanox MFP7E10-N015 is a 15-meter passive multimode optical fiber cable in the NVIDIA LinkX passive fiber portfolio for 400Gb/s NDR InfiniBand and 400GbE Ethernet fabrics. It is a straight (1-to-1) MPO-12/APC to MPO-12/APC assembly, 8 fibers active (4 Tx / 4 Rx) in a 12-fiber MPO ferrule, Type-B polarity, designed to interconnect Quantum-2 InfiniBand and Spectrum-4 Ethernet switches with ConnectX-7 adapters and BlueField-3 DPUs through NVIDIA Twin-port OSFP DR8 and single-port OSFP / QSFP112 DR4 multimode transceivers. The cable carries no active electronics, no transceiver optics, and no signal-conditioning circuitry — all protocol behavior, FEC, modulation, and link reach are defined entirely by the attached optical transceivers and the host / switch platform configuration. Condition: Refurbished.
Specifications

Brand: NVIDIA Mellanox
Model / MPN: MFP7E10-N015
Product family: NVIDIA LinkX Passive MMF Fiber
Product type: Passive multimode optical fiber cable — straight 1:1 assembly
Connectors: MPO-12/APC to MPO-12/APC (angled physical contact, 8-degree polish, green shell)
Fiber count: 12-fiber MPO ferrule, 8 fibers active (4 Tx + 4 Rx)
Polarity: Type-B crossover (standard for NVIDIA NDR LinkX MMF)
Fiber type: Multimode Fiber (MMF), aqua jacket — optimized for 850 nm VCSEL transmission
Jacket rating: Low-Smoke Zero-Halogen (LSZH)
Length: 15 m
Speed support: 400Gb/s NDR InfiniBand and 400GbE Ethernet (via DR4 / DR8 MMF transceivers)
Active electronics: None — passive fiber only
Condition: Refurbished

What This Is NOT

NOT an Active Optical Cable (AOC) — no integrated transceiver optics or signal-conditioning circuitry.
NOT a copper DAC, ACC, or twinax cable — this is an optical fiber assembly.
NOT a 1:2 / 1:4 splitter or breakout — this is a straight MPO-12 to MPO-12 cable.
NOT a single-mode (SMF / yellow-jacket) cable — the MFP7E10 series is MMF; the SMF counterpart is the MFP7E20 series.
NOT compatible with MPO-12/UPC connectors (typically blue / flat polish) — APC and UPC polishes are physically and optically incompatible.
NOT supplied with transceivers, brackets, or installation accessories — sold as the cable assembly only.

Compatibility

Switch side: NVIDIA Twin-port OSFP DR8 MMF transceiver (MMA4Z00-NS) in Quantum-2 (MQM9700 series) InfiniBand switches or Spectrum-4 (SN5600 series) Ethernet switches — one MPO-12/APC cable per port on the twin-port OSFP.
Adapter / DPU side: NVIDIA single-port OSFP DR4 MMF (MMA4Z00-NS400) in ConnectX-7 OSFP adapters, or QSFP112 DR4 MMF (MMA1Z00-NS400) in ConnectX-7 QSFP112 adapters and BlueField-3 DPUs.
Polarity: Type-B crossover end-to-end — confirm switch-side and host-side polarity expectations before deployment.
Polish: APC only. Never mate with UPC (blue shell) connectors.
Cleanliness: Keep dust caps in place until insertion; inspect and clean end-faces before mating to preserve return loss budget.
Pre-deployment checks: Validate switch firmware (MLNX-OS / NVOS / Cumulus), adapter firmware and driver (OFED / DOCA), port breakout mode (1×400G, 2×200G, etc.), and transceiver MMF support before populating the fabric.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MFP7E10-N015 used for?
It is a 15-meter passive multimode MPO-12/APC to MPO-12/APC fiber cable used to interconnect 400Gb/s NDR InfiniBand and 400GbE Ethernet endpoints — typically Quantum-2 or Spectrum-4 switches on one side and ConnectX-7 adapters or BlueField-3 DPUs on the other side — through NVIDIA Twin-port OSFP DR8 and single-port OSFP / QSFP112 DR4 multimode transceivers.
Is this an AOC, a DAC, or a passive fiber cable?
Passive fiber. The MFP7E10-N015 contains no active electronics, no integrated optics, and no signal-conditioning circuitry. Optical transceivers must be installed at both ends; the cable is only the passive light path between them.
What transceivers pair with the MFP7E10-N015?
On the switch end, NVIDIA Twin-port OSFP DR8 multimode (MMA4Z00-NS). On the adapter / DPU end, single-port OSFP DR4 multimode (MMA4Z00-NS400) for ConnectX-7 OSFP, or QSFP112 DR4 multimode (MMA1Z00-NS400) for ConnectX-7 QSFP112 and BlueField-3 DPUs. Always verify the transceiver MMF variant matches your platform's qualified parts list.
Can this cable be mated with MPO-12/UPC (blue) connectors?
No. MPO-12/APC (green shell, 8-degree angle polish) and MPO-12/UPC (blue shell, flat polish) are physically and optically incompatible. Mating them damages the end-faces and the link will not come up. The MFP7E10-N015 is APC-only.
What polarity does the cable use?
Type-B crossover — the NVIDIA-standard polarity for NDR LinkX MMF assemblies between Twin-port OSFP DR8 and single-port DR4 transceivers. Confirm your patch-panel and structured cabling matches Type-B polarity to avoid swapped Tx/Rx pairs.
What condition is supplied by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS?
Refurbished. Each MFP7E10-N015 unit is visually inspected, end-face condition is verified, vendor markings are checked against MPN, dust caps are replaced where needed, and the assembly is repacked in protective anti-static / cable packaging for B2B shipment from EU stock.
Why Choose T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS is a Europe-based specialist B2B reseller of NVIDIA Mellanox networking infrastructure serving HPC, AI, and enterprise data-center procurement teams. Every NVIDIA LinkX cable is identified by MPN and family generation before it ships, every customer receives free pre-sale compatibility advice for switch / adapter / transceiver / cable pairing, and every order benefits from multi-currency B2B invoicing, EU stock with global express logistics, and direct technical contact with our engineering team — not a call-center. The MFP7E10-N015 is supplied with end-face inspection, vendor marking verification, dust cap replacement, and secure anti-static packaging. See tes-itsolutions.com.