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NVIDIA MFP7E20-N015 15m MPO APC 1:2 Fiber Splitter Cable for 400G/NDR Data Center Breakout Connectivity
Product Details:
| Brand Name: | Mellanox |
| Model Number: | MFP7E20-N015 |
| Document: | MFP7E20-Nxxx.pdf |
Payment & Shipping Terms:
| Minimum Order Quantity: | 1pcs |
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| Price: | Negotiate |
| Packaging Details: | outer box |
| Delivery Time: | Based on inventory |
| Payment Terms: | T/T |
| Supply Ability: | Supply by project/batch |
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Detail Information |
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| Model NO.: | MFP7E20-N015 | Material Shape: | Round Wire |
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| Allowed Tensile Strength: | 1000N<10000N | Certification: | RoHS, CE, ISO9001, VDE, CCC |
| Sheath Material: | PVC | Length: | 15m |
| Data Rate: | 400GB/S | Origin: | India / Israel / China |
| Highlight: | NVIDIA 15m MPO fiber splitter cable,400G data center breakout cable,NDR fiber splitter with warranty |
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Product Description
Optimize your high-speed network port density with the NVIDIA MFP7E20-N015, a 15-meter passive optical splitter cable. This solution efficiently breaks out a single 800G-capable Twin-Port OSFP interface into two independent 400G links, directly connecting to devices like NVIDIA ConnectX-7 network adapters and BlueField-3 DPUs. Featuring low-loss MPO-12/APC connectors, a flexible LSZH jacket, and a Type-B crossed design, it delivers reliable, high-performance connectivity for demanding 400GbE and NDR InfiniBand data center environments.
The NVIDIA MFP7E20-N015 is a factory-terminated multimode fiber optic cable designed for high-density, high-bandwidth network architectures. It serves as a critical passive interconnect component, enabling a single high-radix switch port to serve two downstream endpoints. This is essential for building cost-effective and scalable spine-leaf networks, AI/ML clusters, and storage backbones where maximizing switch port utility is paramount. The cable is part of a certified ecosystem for NVIDIA's high-performance networking solutions.
- Breakout Configuration: 1xMPO-12 to 2xMPO-12 splitter topology for port multiplication.
- High-Speed Support: Engineered for 400 Gigabit Ethernet and NDR (400G) InfiniBand protocols.
- Premium Connectors: MPO-12 connectors with 8° Angled Physical Contact (APC) polish to minimize optical back-reflection (≥35 dB RL).
- Direct Attach Wiring: Implements a Type B (crossed) fiber map, enabling direct transceiver-to-transceiver connection.
- Durable & Safe Construction: Features a flexible, aqua-colored LSZH-OFNR jacket that is flame-retardant and low-smoke.
- Quality Assurance: Manufactured in compliance with IEC 61754-7 and Telcordia GR-1435 standards, ensuring reliability.
This cable integrates proven optical and mechanical technologies to ensure interoperability and performance:
- Fiber: 50/125µm OM4 Multimode (for 15m length)
- Connector: MPO-12 per IEC 61754-7
- Polish: APC (Angled Physical Contact)
- Topology: Type B (Crossed)
- Insertion Loss: ≤ 0.356 dB (Per formula: 0.35 + 0.0004*L)
- Return Loss: ≥ 35 dB
- Max Channel Reach: Up to 50m (with patch panels)
- Operating Temp: 0°C to 70°C
- Laser Safety: Class 1 (IEC 60825-1, CDRH)
- Jacket Rating: LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen), OFNR
- EMC/Safety: CE, FCC Class A, cTUVus
- Protocol Support: Ethernet, InfiniBand, NVLink
The cable functions as a passive optical splitter. The single "root" MPO connector engages with a Twin-Port OSFP transceiver in a switch (e.g., NVIDIA MMA4Z00-NS). This transceiver presents an aggregate 800G signal across 8 optical lanes. Inside the cable assembly, these 8 active fibers are physically split into two distinct groups of 4 fibers each. Each group is routed to one of the two "leaf" MPO connectors. These leaf ends plug into standard single-port 400G OSFP or QSFP112 transceivers housed in servers or storage appliances. The Type B crossed wiring is critical: it ensures that the transmit lane (Tx) from pin 1 on the switch transceiver correctly aligns with the receive lane (Rx) on pin 12 of the server transceiver, and vice versa, enabling full-duplex communication without external cross-connect modules.
- Data Center Aggregation: Connecting high-capacity spine/aggregation switches (with 800G ports) to multiple top-of-rack (ToR) switches or high-performance servers.
- AI & High-Performance Computing: Providing dense connectivity from network switches to compute nodes equipped with 400G network cards (like ConnectX-7) in GPU clusters for distributed training and simulation.
- Hyperconverged & Storage Networks: Facilitating high-bandwidth links for NVMe-over-Fabrics (NVMe-oF) deployments between storage arrays and compute servers.
- Cloud Infrastructure: Deploying in hyperscale environments to optimize cost-per-port and cabling density within racks.
- Network Interface Card Connectivity: Enabling a single switch port to connect to two servers, each with a high-performance NIC card, effectively doubling connection density.
| Parameter Category | Detailed Specification for MFP7E20-N015 |
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| Product Identification | NVIDIA MFP7E20-N015 |
| Cable Function & Topology | Passive 1:2 Splitter, 1xMPO-12/APC to 2xMPO-12/APC |
| Total Length | 15.0 meters (Tolerance: +0.3m / -0m) |
| Fiber Specification | 50/125 µm Graded-Index Multimode, OM4 |
| Active Fiber Count | 8 fibers (4 transmit, 4 receive) |
| Connector Type & Polish | MPO-12, Female, Angled Physical Contact (APC) |
| Wiring Scheme | Type B (Crossed) |
| Cable Diameter | 3.0 mm ± 0.2 mm |
| Jacket Material & Color | Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH), OFNR-rated, Aqua |
| Minimum Bend Radius | 30 mm (1.2 inches) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 85°C |
| Humidity Range | 10% to 85% RH (non-condensing) |
| Compatible Transceivers | NVIDIA Twin-Port OSFP DR8 (MMA4Z00-NS), 400G OSFP, QSFP112 |
Other available lengths in the MFP7E20 series: 3m (N003), 5m (N005), 7m (N007), 10m (N010), 20m (N020), 30m (N030), 50m (N050).
- Maximized Port Efficiency: Doubles the number of server connections per switch port compared to standard cabling, reducing per-port costs and improving rack density.
- Guaranteed Signal Integrity: Factory-terminated APC connectors ensure consistently low insertion loss and high return loss, critical for error-free operation in PAM4-based 400G links.
- Ecosystem Assurance: As a genuine NVIDIA component, it is tested and validated for seamless interoperability within the NVIDIA networking ecosystem, including switches, transceivers, and network cards.
- Installation Readiness: Supplied with protective dust caps and requiring no field termination, enabling rapid, error-free deployment.
- Enhanced Safety Profile: The LSZH jacket material improves safety in enclosed data center environments by reducing toxic smoke emission in fire scenarios.
- Product Warranty: This cable is covered by NVIDIA's standard warranty for passive optical components.
- Inventory & Logistics: We maintain stock of the MFP7E20-N015 for fast order fulfillment and reliable delivery.
- Technical Consultation: Our team provides pre-sales technical guidance on cable selection, compatibility, and network design for your 400G/NDR infrastructure.
- Post-Sales Support: Assistance is available for installation best practices and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
Q: Can I use one leaf of this splitter cable now and connect the second leaf later?
A: Yes, the design allows for this. You can connect one server immediately and leave the other leaf connector protected with its dust cap until the second server is ready. Ensure the connected transceiver on the switch side supports the link coming up with only one path active, which is typically the case.
Q: Is this cable compatible with 200G QSFP56 transceivers?
A: The cable's physical connectors (MPO-12/APC) are compatible if the QSFP56 transceiver uses an MPO-12/APC receptacle and is designed for 200G-SR4 or similar multimode operation. However, the splitter function is optimized for breaking out an 800G/400G signal. For a native 200G connection, a non-splitter duplex cable is usually more appropriate. Always consult transceiver datasheets.
Q: How do I clean the MPO connectors on this cable?
A: Use a dedicated, lint-free MPO connector cleaning tool or cassette. Never use compressed air alone, as it can push contaminants further into the ferrule. Gently insert the cleaning tool into the connector end-face, wipe, and inspect with a fiber microscope before mating. Clean both the cable connector and the transceiver receptacle.
Q: What happens if I accidentally connect this to an MPO-UPC port?
A: Do not force the connection. MPO-APC and MPO-UPC connectors have different physical keying and polish angles. Attempting to mate them can cause permanent physical damage to the ceramic ferrule ends on both the cable and the transceiver, leading to high optical loss and necessitating replacement.
- Compatibility Verification: Before installation, confirm that all transceivers and patch panels in the link are designed for MPO-12/APC connectors, not UPC.
- Pre-Installation Cleaning: Always inspect and clean the cable connector ferrules and the transceiver receptacles with approved tools prior to mating to prevent contamination-related failures.
- Bend Radius Management: During routing, avoid sharp bends or kinks. Maintain a minimum bend radius of 30 mm (1.2 inches) at all points along the cable to prevent microbending loss or fiber breakage.
- Environmental Limits: Do not install or operate the cable in environments outside its specified temperature (0°C to 70°C) and humidity (10% to 85% RH) ranges.
- Proper Insertion/Removal: Use the push-pull latch mechanism on the connector shell for insertion and extraction. Never pull directly on the cable jacket to disconnect, as this can damage internal fibers.
- ESD Awareness: While the cable itself is not ESD-sensitive, the transceivers it plugs into are. Use standard anti-static precautions (wrist straps, grounded work surfaces) when handling transceivers during cable installation.
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