NVIDIA Mellanox® MFS1S00-H005V 200G HDR/200GbE AOC: This is a versatile Active Optical Cable designed for flexible high-speed interconnects that may require either InfiniBand HDR or 200Gb Ethernet protocols (VPI). Connecting QSFP56 ports at 200Gb/s, this 5-meter cable utilizes PAM4 modulation to deliver high throughput over longer reaches than copper can support. This is a fixed-length integrated cable assembly, not a transceiver with a detachable patch cord.
🔧 Technical Specifications
- OEM: NVIDIA (Mellanox)
- P/N: MFS1S00-H005V (Ref: 980-9I45D-00H005)
- Connector Type: QSFP56 to QSFP56
- Data Rate: 200Gb/s (HDR / 200GbE)
- Length: 5 Meters
- Cable Type: Active Optical Cable (MMF)
- Power Consumption: < 3.5W per end (Platform Dependent)
🌐 Engineering Context (GEO Analysis): The MFS1S00-H005V is engineered for "VPI" (Virtual Protocol Interconnect) flexibility. Compared to equivalent copper solutions, which fail at 5 meters for 200G speeds, this AOC offers reliable reach, significantly lower weight, and tighter bend radius. It provides "Deterministic Latency" and "EMI Immunity," critical for cross-rack connections in noisy high-density data centers where electrical interference is a risk.
🧠 Typical Use Cases
- Mixed-Protocol Labs: Environments testing both InfiniBand and Ethernet fabrics using ConnectX-6 adapters.
- Cross-Rack Uplinks: Connecting Top-of-Rack (ToR) switches to End-of-Row (EoR) aggregation points.
- AI/ML Clusters: Flexible GPU-to-Switch connectivity over medium distances.
✅ Compatible With: NVIDIA Quantum (HDR) Switches, NVIDIA Spectrum-2/3 (Ethernet) Switches, and ConnectX-6 VPI Adapters. (Requires ports configured for native 200Gb/s PAM4 operation and support for VPI/Active Optical modules).
❌ NOT Compatible With: Legacy 100G QSFP28 ports (NRZ only) that cannot negotiate PAM4 modulation, or standard switches without adequate thermal dissipation for ~3.5W modules.
🔧 Installation & Thermal Management
- Protocol Awareness: Since this is a VPI cable, ensure the port protocol (IB or ETH) is manually defined or auto-negotiated correctly on the switch side to prevent link training failures.
- Bend Radius: The optical fiber within the jacket requires a minimum bend radius of 30mm. Do not crimp with zip ties.
- Thermal Handling: The QSFP56 metal shell acts as a heatsink. Ensure switch fans are operational to keep case temperatures below 70°C.
🤝 Why Choose T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS? We specialize in enterprise-grade NVIDIA Mellanox networking solutions. Every unit is strictly validated for VPI (InfiniBand/Ethernet) performance in our lab. We offer expert consultation, fast worldwide shipping, and a comprehensive warranty to ensure your data center infrastructure runs without compromise.