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NVIDIA MFA1A00-C015 100Gb/s QSFP28 Active Optical Cable – 15m 100GbE & InfiniBand EDR LSZH
Product Details:
| Brand Name: | Mellanox |
| Model Number: | MFA1A00-C015 |
| Document: | MFA1A00-xxxx.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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| Availability: | Stock | Warranty: | 1 Year |
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| Condition: | New And Original | Lead Time: | According To Stock |
| Technology: | Ethernet | Max Speed: | 100GbE |
| Length: | 15M | Connector Type: | QSFP28 |
| Highlight: | NVIDIA QSFP28 Active Optical Cable 100Gb/s,100GbE InfiniBand EDR LSZH Cable,15m QSFP28 Optical Cable with warranty |
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Product Description
NVIDIA MFA1A00-C015 100Gb/s QSFP28 Active Optical Cable
The NVIDIA MFA1A00-C015 is a high-performance QSFP28 active optical cable (AOC) designed for 100Gb/s Ethernet (100GbE) and InfiniBand EDR systems. This 15-meter cable features ultra-low power consumption (2.2W typical per end with retiming) and LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) jacket construction for enhanced safety and flexibility.
Product Overview
Leveraging VCSEL-based multimode fiber technology, this cable provides reliable reach up to 15 meters while maintaining excellent signal integrity and low power consumption. Ideal for top-of-rack (ToR) switching, inter-rack connectivity, and high-density data center deployments, the MFA1A00 series offers programmable retiming, input equalization, and output pre-emphasis to optimize link performance in diverse environments.
Key Features
- Aggregate data rate up to 100Gb/s (4 lanes × 25.78Gb/s)
- Programmable Rx output amplitude and pre-emphasis
- Programmable Tx input equalizer for lossy host links
- Selectable retiming (CDR) per lane for both Tx and Rx
- Standard SFF-8665 compliant QSFP28 form factor
- Single 3.3V power supply; typical dissipation 2.2W
- Hot pluggable + RoHS compliant
- SFF-8636 compliant I²C management interface with DDM
- Digital Diagnostic Monitoring: Rx/Tx optical power, bias, voltage, temperature
- Low bending radius (30mm min) and tight mechanical tolerance
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Rate per Lane | -100 ppm | 25.78125 | +100 ppm | Gb/s |
| Supply Voltage (Vcc) | 3.135 | 3.3 | 3.465 | V |
| Power Dissipation (with retiming) | — | 2.2 | 2.5 | W |
| Operating Case Temperature | 0 | — | 70 | °C |
| Cable Diameter | 2.8 | 3.0 | 3.2 | mm |
| Minimum Bend Radius | 30 | — | — | mm |
Typical Deployments
- Data Center Interconnect: Connect top-of-rack switches to end-of-row aggregate switches within 15m distance
- High-Performance Computing (HPC): InfiniBand EDR fabrics for compute and storage clusters
- Cloud & Enterprise Networks: 100GbE spine-leaf architecture
- Edge Computing Nodes: Reliable optical links in space-constrained racks
- Media & Post-Production: High-speed file transfers for shared storage environments
Compatibility & Interoperability
Designed for use with NVIDIA (Mellanox) InfiniBand switches, NVIDIA Spectrum Ethernet switches, and any standard QSFP28 port compliant with SFF-8665/SFF-8636. Also compatible with third-party 100GbE switches, servers, and network adapters from major vendors including Cisco, Arista, Juniper, and Dell.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Is MFA1A00-C015 compatible with my Cisco 100G switch?
A: The cable is standard QSFP28 AOC. Most modern Cisco switches (Nexus 9300, 9500) with 100GbE ports will recognize it. However, for full Cisco IDPROM compatibility, we recommend verification or request coding service.
Q2: What is the difference between retiming and non-retiming operation?
A: Retiming re-synchronizes and cleans the signal using CDR, achieving better signal quality for 25Gb/s per lane. If lower data rates are used, CDR can be bypassed to save power (down to ~1.5W).
Q3: Can I use this cable for 40GbE or breakout applications?
A: No, the MFA1A00 series supports 100Gb/s as four 25G lanes; not intended for 40GbE breakouts.
Service & Support
Hong Kong Starsurge Group Co., Limited, as an authorized partner, provides full logistical and technical support for NVIDIA/Mellanox cable solutions including pre-sales consultation, global delivery, technical support, and bulk order pricing.
Key Facts at a Glance
Max Data Rate: 100Gb/s (4×25.78G)
Connector Type: QSFP28 to QSFP28
Cable Type: Active optical MMF, LSZH
Reach: 15 meters
Power per end: 2.2W (retiming on)
Warranty: 3-year limited (NVIDIA base)
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