NVIDIA Mellanox MFP7E20-N005 Passive Multi-Mode Fiber Splitter Cable, MPO12 APC to 2x MPO12 APC, 5m: This is a 5-meter passive multi-mode (MMF) fiber breakout cable that splits a single MPO12 APC connector into two MPO12 APC connectors. It is a passive fiber assembly (no optics, no power), used to connect a high-radix port to two lower-radix ports of the same speed family. This is a new unit.
Engineering Context
The MFP7E20-N005 belongs to the MFP7 series of NVIDIA passive fiber assemblies for NDR-class InfiniBand and high-speed Ethernet infrastructure. The cable terminates in MPO12 APC (Angled Physical Contact, 8-degree polish) connectors. Multi-mode fiber is used for shorter intra-row reaches where SR-class transceivers are deployed and the fiber budget supports VCSEL-based optics. The 1-to-2 splitter configuration carries one fiber group on the trunk side and two fiber groups on the breakout side at 5 meters total.
Deployment & Use Cases
In-rack and adjacent-rack splitter runs in NVIDIA Quantum-2 NDR fabrics where one switch port is divided to feed two endpoint ports. Breakout fiber for OSFP twin-port transceivers connecting to two destination QSFP/OSFP transceivers within a short reach. Multi-mode fiber breakout in HPC and AI cluster fabrics where MPO12 APC is the documented connector standard. Top-of-Rack to compute-node fiber where 5 meters is sufficient.
Technical Specifications
- OEM: NVIDIA Mellanox
- Part Number: MFP7E20-N005
- Cable Type: Passive Fiber Splitter (1:2)
- Fiber Type: Multi-Mode (MMF)
- Trunk Connector: MPO12 APC (8° polish)
- Breakout Connectors: 2 x MPO12 APC (8° polish)
- Length: 5 m
- Optics: None — passive fiber assembly
- Polarity: Per NVIDIA MFP7 series specification
- Condition: New — Sealed/Unused
Compatibility & Constraints
Compatible with NVIDIA Quantum-2 NDR switches and ConnectX-7 / BlueField-3 platforms that publish MPO12 APC multi-mode fiber as the supported connector. Requires transceivers at both ends — passive fiber alone does not produce signal. APC polish is not interchangeable with UPC/PC connectors. Multi-mode fiber is not interchangeable with single-mode patch cords for the same run; transceivers must match the fiber type. Fixed 5 m length; cannot be shortened or extended without re-termination.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What is the MFP7E20-N005?
The MFP7E20-N005 is a 5m passive multimode fiber splitter cable with MPO-12/APC connectors, fanning out to multiple endpoints.
Q. Does the switch need special configuration?
Yes. Both ends must be configured for the breakout topology this cable implements.
Q. Will T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS confirm the configuration of MFP7E20-N005 before shipping?
Yes. T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS (tes-itsolutions.com) inspects each unit and verifies vendor markings before dispatch from EU stock.
Why Choose T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS inspects every fiber assembly for connector cleanliness, end-face condition, and polarity before shipment. Visit tes-itsolutions.com for the full NVIDIA fiber catalog. Handling time is 1–3 business days with global shipping and warranty.