Mellanox Technologies MFS1S00-H005V 200Gbps QSFP56 5m fibre optic cable

200 Gbps QSFP56 active optical cable

This Mellanox cable delivers 200 Gbps over a 5 metre fibre link using QSFP56 connectors on both ends. It is built for InfiniBand HDR clusters and high-performance computing fabrics that need reliable, low-latency interconnects. The active optical design keeps the signal clean across the full length without the bulk of copper. It suits system integrators wiring rack-scale deployments.

Sustained throughput in HDR fabrics

The active optical engine maintains the full 200 Gbps rate continuously, avoiding the signal degradation that limits passive copper at this speed. HDR support means the link stays stable under constant heavy traffic typical of storage and MPI workloads. Fibre construction eliminates EMI concerns in dense cable runs. No throttling or error-rate spikes appear during prolonged saturation.

Plug-and-play QSFP56 installation

Each end inserts directly into a QSFP56 port with a standard latch; no separate transceivers or fibre polishing are required. The fixed 5 metre length means excess slack must be managed in tight racks. Bending the cable tighter than the fibre's minimum bend radius will cause permanent loss, so route with gradual curves. Label both ends before seating to avoid traceability issues in large fabrics.