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Mellanox Technologies

Mellanox Technologies MFA1A00-E005 active fiber cable 100GB

SKU CH-5TZE-ZG285

Active fiber cable carries up to 100 Gb/s Ethernet or InfiniBand links

  • Supports up to 100 Gb data rates
  • VPI technology enables flexible protocol use
  • Active fiber design maintains signal integrity
  • New condition ensures reliable out-of-box performance

Active fiber cable for 100 Gb links

The Mellanox Technologies MFA1A00-E005 is an active optical cable built for Very Short Reach connections up to 100 Gb per second. It suits data-centre operators and high-performance computing clusters that need reliable lane bonding over fibre. The VPI marking means the assembly supports both InfiniBand and Ethernet protocols without reconfiguration. New stock arrives in sealed manufacturer packaging.

Sustained throughput at rated speed

Active circuitry inside each connector equalises the signal so the link holds its full 100 Gb rate across the entire cable length during continuous loads. Latency remains deterministic because the optical medium avoids the crosstalk that degrades copper at these frequencies. The cable is not designed for distances beyond the VPI short-reach envelope, so buyers needing longer runs should select a different media type. Power draw stays within the port specification, requiring no external adapter.

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Price $470.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

How much heat or noise does the active fiber cable produce when running continuously?

The cable has no moving parts and draws minimal power, so it adds negligible heat and makes no audible noise during all-day operation.

What ports must my equipment already have to use this cable?

You need two free QSFP ports that support VPI signalling at up to 100GB to connect each end of the cable.

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