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Mellanox QSFP28 active optical cable 15m yellow jacket

Mellanox Technologies

Mellanox Technologies MFA1A00-E015 100Gbps QSFP28 fibre optic cable 15m

SKU CH-ZMZ2-PP67C MPN MFA1A00-E015

A 15 metre QSFP28 active optical cable carrying 100Gbps InfiniBand EDR with a 7.5mm bend radius and OFNP jacket

  • 100Gbps throughput for high-speed InfiniBand EDR clusters
  • 15 metre reach connects racks across the data centre
  • QSFP28 connectors plug directly into Mellanox switches and NICs
  • VCSEL transmitter delivers reliable signal over multimode fibre
  • 50 million hour MTBF supports continuous production workloads

100Gbps QSFP28 active optical cable

This 15 metre active optical cable uses QSFP28 connectors to deliver 100Gbps InfiniBand EDR performance. It is built for high-density server and storage clusters that need reliable, low-latency links across racks. The OFNP-rated jacket meets plenum fire-safety requirements for data-centre pathways.

VSCEL transmitter and 7.5mm bend radius

A VSCEL transmitter provides stable optical output over the full 15 metre reach while the 7.5mm minimum bend radius eases routing in tight cable trays. The active design removes the distance limits of passive copper without adding external transceivers. MTBF of approximately 50 million hours supports continuous operation in production fabrics.

15 metre reach at 100Gbps

The cable comfortably handles full 100Gbps InfiniBand EDR traffic across its 15 metre length, covering typical intra-rack and adjacent-rack connections. Beyond 15 metres the link budget is exceeded, so longer runs require different media or intermediate switches. It is not suited for deployments that need extended reach or copper-based connectivity.

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Questions about this item

Will the QSFP28 active optical cable need any module replacement during its service life?

The cable is a single active optical assembly rated at approximately 50 million hours MTBF, so no module replacement is expected under normal use.

What distance limit applies to this 15m InfiniBand EDR link under sustained load?

The 15 metre length is within the rated reach for 100Gbps InfiniBand EDR, so the cable length itself is the limiting factor.

How much heat does the QSFP28 cable generate when running at 100Gbps all day?

As an active optical cable it draws low power and produces minimal heat, with no fan or heatsink required for continuous operation.

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