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Mellanox 3 metre active optical cable with QSFP56 ends

Mellanox Technologies

Mellanox Technologies MFS1S00H003V fibre optic cable 3m 200Gb/s QSFP56

SKU CH-6GAK-7T269

Active optical cable carries 200 Gb/s InfiniBand HDR or 200 GbE over QSFP56 connectors for 3 metres

  • 200 Gb/s bandwidth supports HDR InfiniBand and 200 GbE workloads
  • 3 metre active optical cable reaches across racks without signal loss
  • QSFP56 connectors plug directly into compatible switches and adapters
  • Active optical design reduces weight and bulk versus copper alternatives
  • New condition ensures full manufacturer specification compliance

3-metre 200 Gb/s QSFP56 active optical cable

This Mellanox active optical cable delivers up to 200 Gb/s over a three-metre reach using QSFP56 connectors. It supports VPI InfiniBand HDR and 200 Gigabit Ethernet links in high-performance compute and storage clusters. The assembly is built for dense rack environments where copper reach is insufficient.

QSFP56 pluggable interface with integrated optics

Each end terminates in a standard QSFP56 module that plugs directly into compatible switch or adapter ports without separate transceivers. The active optical construction eliminates the bulk and bend-radius limits of copper DACs while keeping the same hot-pluggable form factor. Cable routing stays simple in fully populated racks.

Low-power active design for dense deployments

On-board optics draw minimal power from the host port, reducing thermal load compared with discrete transceiver pairs. The cable operates within standard QSFP56 power envelopes so no extra cooling is required. Quiet, fan-less operation is inherent because no active cooling components are present.

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Brand nameMellanox Technologies

Questions about this item

What link speed does the QSFP56 interface on this cable support?

The QSFP56 connectors are rated for up to 200 Gb/s operation with InfiniBand HDR and 200 GbE.

What physical clearance is required for the QSFP56 ends of this 3 m cable?

Each end uses a standard QSFP56 module profile; allow enough rack depth for the connector body and the cable bend radius.

How is this active optical cable installed, and what common step is missed?

Insert both QSFP56 ends until they latch, then remove the protective dust caps; forgetting to remove the caps blocks the optical path.

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