NVIDIA Mellanox MFS1S00-H050V 200Gb/s HDR QSFP56 Active Optical Cable, 50m: This is a 50-meter active optical cable (AOC) engineered for 200Gb/s InfiniBand HDR point-to-point interconnectivity. The cable uses VCSEL optics over four multi-mode fibers with PAM4 modulation. This is a fixed-length integrated assembly, not a transceiver with a detachable patch cord. This is a refurbished unit.
Engineering Context
The MFS1S00-H050V is the longest standard-length AOC in the MFS1S00 InfiniBand HDR family. At 50 meters, it enables inter-row and inter-hall connectivity in large-scale HPC and AI clusters where passive copper is physically impossible. Each connector includes integrated EEPROM for SFF-8636 compliant diagnostic monitoring of temperature, optical power, and bias current. The cable provides complete EMI immunity, which is critical when routing through overhead trays near high-voltage power distribution.
Deployment & Use Cases
Large-scale HPC clusters using InfiniBand HDR for inter-rack and inter-row connectivity. AI/ML training environments (NVIDIA H100/A100 GPU clusters) requiring long-reach 200Gb/s links. Leaf-to-spine fabric connections in data centers where rack groups are separated by more than 7 meters. Inter-hall connectivity within the same building where fiber patch panels are not deployed.
Technical Specifications
OEM: NVIDIA Mellanox
Part Number: MFS1S00-H050V
Form Factor: QSFP56 to QSFP56 (Point-to-Point)
Data Rate: 200Gb/s HDR (4x 50Gb/s PAM4)
Cable Type: Active Optical Cable (AOC)
Length: 50m
Protocol: InfiniBand HDR
Management: SFF-8636 Compliant I2C Interface
Power: <5W per end (platform dependent)
Condition: Refurbished — Tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Compatibility & Hard Constraints
Requires QSFP56 ports on both ends with HDR (PAM4) support. Compatible with NVIDIA Quantum HDR switches (QM8700/QM8790), ConnectX-6 HDR adapters, and BlueField-2 DPUs. Not compatible with EDR (100G NRZ) InfiniBand ports without specific backward compatibility mapping. Not compatible with standard 10G/25G/40G ports. Fixed 50m length, cannot be shortened or extended. Minimum bend radius: 30mm dynamic / 60mm static.
Why Choose T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS tests every AOC for optical power output, lane integrity, and connector condition before shipment. We provide expert consultation on InfiniBand fabric cabling, global shipping, and comprehensive warranty.