Identity & Definition
The MFS1S00-V005E is an NVIDIA Mellanox enterprise Ethernet active fiber cable rated for 200GbE data transfer over a 5-meter reach with QSFP56 connectors. This active optical cable (AOC) is designed for 200 Gigabit Ethernet fabrics and is NOT a passive copper DAC or an InfiniBand-only link. Sold new by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS.
Engineering Context
The MFS1S00-V005E operates at a line rate of 200Gb/s using four 50Gb/s PAM4 lanes over multimode fiber. The active optical design integrates laser transmitters and photoreceivers at each QSFP56 connector end, eliminating the need for separate transceiver modules. The LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) outer jacket meets fire safety standards for enclosed data center environments. The 5-meter reach exceeds the practical distance limits of passive copper DAC cables at 200GbE speeds.
Deployment & Use Cases
Deployed in 200GbE spine-leaf data center fabrics, AI/ML GPU cluster interconnects, cloud computing infrastructure, and HPC environments requiring high-bandwidth, low-latency Ethernet connectivity. The 5-meter length supports rack-to-rack connections in standard data center row configurations. Compatible with NVIDIA Mellanox Spectrum-2/Spectrum-3 switches and ConnectX-6 adapters operating in Ethernet mode.
Technical Specifications
Model: MFS1S00-V005E
Cable Type: Active Fiber Cable (AOC)
Protocol: 200GbE Ethernet
Data Rate: 200Gb/s (4x 50Gb/s PAM4 lanes)
Connector: QSFP56 to QSFP56
Length: 5 meters
Fiber Type: Multimode
Jacket: LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen)
Condition: New
Compatibility & Hard Constraints
Compatible with NVIDIA Mellanox ConnectX-6 and ConnectX-6 Dx adapters with QSFP56 ports, and Mellanox Spectrum-2/Spectrum-3 series Ethernet switches. This cable is NOT compatible with QSFP28 ports (different form factor), SFP28/SFP+ ports, or InfiniBand-only host adapters. Requires QSFP56 ports configured for 200GbE Ethernet. For shorter reach, consider the MFS1S00-V003E (3m). For InfiniBand HDR connectivity, use the MFS1S00-H series instead.
Why Choose T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS supplies the MFS1S00-V005E new, fully tested and verified for 200GbE Ethernet compliance. Technical consultation available for compatibility verification and deployment planning. Global shipping with 1–3 business day handling. Visit tes-itsolutions.com for the full catalog.