mellanox MFS1S00-H020V 20m 200Gb/s QSFP56 Active Optical Cable Long-Reach Data Center Interconnect Solution

The MFS1S00-H020V represents a premium network card interconnect solution, delivering 200Gb/s bandwidth across an extended 20-meter distance. This NIC card accessory, also identified as part of the mq9700 series, utilizes advanced VCSEL-based active optical technology to overcome the physical limitations of traditional copper interconnects. Engineered for flexibility in modern data center layouts, it provides a reliable, high-performance link between distributed compute and storage resources.

This 20m AOC eliminates the need for intermediate patch panels or optical transceivers for medium-distance connections, reducing points of failure and total cost while maintaining full 200Gb/s performance. It's an essential component for any infrastructure utilizing high-speed network card technology.

• High Performance: 200Gb/s aggregate bandwidth via 4x 50Gb/s PAM4 lanes, supporting both InfiniBand HDR and 200 Gigabit Ethernet protocols.
• Extended Reach: 20-meter active optical cable enables connectivity across data center aisles or between non-adjacent racks without signal degradation.
• Advanced Monitoring: Comprehensive Digital Diagnostic Monitoring (DDM) provides real-time visibility into temperature, voltage, and optical power per lane.

This NIC card interconnect is built on the QSFP56 form factor standard (SFF-8665) and incorporates four independent VCSEL-based optical engines. Each lane features programmable retiming and equalization circuitry to maintain signal integrity over the full 20-meter distance. The integrated management controller complies with SFF-8636, providing full two-wire interface (I²C) access for configuration and diagnostics. This makes the mq9700 series, particularly this 20m variant, a technologically sophisticated alternative to traditional network card interconnects.

• Cross-Aisle Data Center Links: Connecting compute clusters or storage arrays across different data center aisles.
• Distributed HPC/AI Clusters: Interconnecting nodes in large-scale high-performance computing and artificial intelligence training environments.
• Storage Area Network (SAN) Extensions: Providing high-bandwidth links between storage controllers and remotely located disk arrays.
• Aggregation Layer Connectivity: Linking top-of-rack switches to aggregation or core switches over medium distances.

• Cost-Effective Long Reach: Eliminates the need for separate transceivers and patch cables for 20m connections, reducing both capital expenditure and points of failure.
• Superior Signal Integrity: Per-lane retiming ensures optimal signal quality over the entire 20-meter distance, delivering lower BER compared to passive solutions.

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