NVIDIA Mellanox® MFS1S50-H030V200Gb to 2x100Gb AOC: This extended-range active optical splitter cable (AOC) provides a robust 30-meter interconnect solution for 200Gb/s InfiniBand HDR and 200GbE systems. Utilizing high-grade VCSEL optics, it splits a single 200Gb/s QSFP56 port into two 100Gb/s (HDR100) endpoints, enabling high-speed connectivity across large data hall footprints where standard patch cords fall short. This is a fixed-length integrated cable assembly, not a transceiver with a detachable patch cord.
🔧 Technical Specifications
OEM: NVIDIA / Mellanox
P/N: MFS1S50-H030V
Form Factor: QSFP56 to 2x QSFP56 (Breakout)
Data Rate: 200Gb/s to 2x 100Gb/s (PAM4)
Length: 30 Meters
Power Consumption: < 5.0W (Source) / < 3.5W (Endpoints)
🌐 Engineering Context: The MFS1S50-H030V is engineered for "Any-to-Any" rack connectivity in large-scale AI and HPC clusters. At 30 meters, passive copper is physically impossible. This AOC provides the bandwidth density of HDR100 with the reach of optical transceivers, but at a significantly lower power point and cost. It offers Deterministic Latency and complete EMI Immunity, ensuring bit-perfect transmission even when routed through electrically noisy overhead cable trays spanning multiple rows.
🧠 Typical Use Cases
Inter-row connectivity: Connecting a core Quantum HDR switch to compute racks located in different cooling zones.
Connecting centralized storage appliances to distant GPU compute nodes.
Facilitating "non-blocking" network topologies in large warehouse-scale data centers.
Bypassing obstacle-heavy floorplans where cable routing requires significant extra length.
 
✅ Compatible With: NVIDIA Quantum HDR Switches (QM8700/QM8790), Spectrum-2/3 Ethernet Switches, ConnectX-6 HDR100 Network Adapters, and BlueField-2/3 DPUs. (Requires ports configured for native 200Gb HDR/200GbE operation and MSA-compliant support)
❌ NOT Compatible With: Standard 100G EDR (NRZ) ports without 50G PAM4 capability; 40G QSFP+ legacy hardware; network devices with strict power limits (< 3.5W per port).
 
🛠️ Installation & Thermal Management
Cable Management: Handling 30 meters of active fiber requires discipline. Use "figure-8" loops for slack storage to prevent torsional stress on the fibers. Do not tightly coil or use zip-ties that pinch the jacket.
Bend Radius: The minimum bend radius is 60mm. Violating this during the long pull through trays can cause permanent attenuation (light loss) or fiber fracture.
Pull Force: Never pull the cable by the connector heads or the pull-tabs. Use the cable jacket itself, but avoid excessive tension (max pulling force 100N).
 
🤝 Why Choose T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS? We specialize in enterprise-grade NVIDIA networking solutions. Every unit is strictly validated for 200Gbps to 2x100Gbps performance in our lab. We offer expert consultation, fast worldwide shipping, and a comprehensive warranty to ensure your data center infrastructure runs without compromise.