NVIDIA Mellanox MFS1S00-H005V 200Gb/s QSFP56 Active Optical Cable, 5m: This is a 5-meter Active Optical Cable engineered for both InfiniBand HDR (200Gb/s) and 200GbE Ethernet operation. The "V" suffix denotes VPI (Virtual Protocol Interconnect), allowing the same cable to operate in either fabric depending on host port configuration. The cable terminates in QSFP56 connectors at both ends and uses PAM4 modulation over multi-mode fiber. This is a fixed-length integrated assembly, not a transceiver pair with a detachable patch cord. This is a refurbished unit.
Engineering Context
The MFS1S00-H005V uses 4 lanes of 50Gb/s PAM4 modulation across multi-mode fiber to deliver 200Gb/s aggregate throughput. At 5 meters, it provides reach beyond passive copper DAC at 200Gb/s while remaining lightweight and EMI-immune. The cable supports VPI mode-switching on capable host ports, so a single inventory part can serve both InfiniBand HDR and 200GbE deployments. Bend radius and weight are substantially better than copper at the same speed, easing cable management in dense racks.
Deployment & Use Cases
HDR InfiniBand spine-to-leaf links in NVIDIA Quantum HDR fabrics. 200GbE leaf-to-leaf or ToR-to-aggregation Ethernet connections in Spectrum-2/3 fabrics. Mixed-protocol AI/HPC clusters where the same physical cable must serve both IB and Ethernet roles. Cross-rack runs that exceed copper reach at 200Gb/s.
Technical Specifications
- OEM: NVIDIA Mellanox
- Part Number: MFS1S00-H005V
- Form Factor: QSFP56 to QSFP56
- Data Rate: 200Gb/s (HDR InfiniBand or 200GbE)
- Cable Type: Active Optical Cable (AOC)
- Length: 5m
- Modulation: PAM4, 4x 50Gb/s
- Protocol Support: VPI (InfiniBand HDR / 200GbE)
- Fiber Type: Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF)
- Condition: Refurbished — Tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Compatibility & Constraints
Compatible with NVIDIA Quantum HDR switches (QM8700/QM8790), Spectrum-2/Spectrum-3 200GbE switches (SN3000/SN4000 with VPI), and ConnectX-6 VPI adapters. The host port must be explicitly configured for the desired protocol (IB vs Ethernet) and for native 200Gb/s PAM4. Not compatible with QSFP28 (100Gb/s NRZ) ports — QSFP56 is electrically and physically distinct. The cable is a fixed QSFP56-to-QSFP56 assembly and does not support breakout.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What is the MFS1S00-H005V?
The MFS1S00-H005V is a 5m straight active optical cable with QSFP56 connectors, VPI dual-protocol at HDR 200Gb/s InfiniBand or 200GbE Ethernet.
Q. Is this a splitter cable?
No. It is a straight 1-to-1 QSFP56-to-QSFP56 point-to-point assembly.
Q. Will T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS confirm the configuration of MFS1S00-H005V before shipping?
Yes. T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS (tes-itsolutions.com) bench-tests each unit where test topology is available, before dispatch from EU stock.
Why Choose T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS validates every AOC for optical power output, lane integrity, and VPI link training in both InfiniBand and Ethernet modes prior to shipment. Our team provides expert consultation on HDR/200GbE fabric cabling, 1–3 day handling, and global shipping. Visit the product page for details and warranty information.