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Mellanox MFS1S50-H005E InfiniBand QSFP 5M QSFP56 Active Optical Cable

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MellanoxSKU: 25653
Model Number: MFS1S50-H005E
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Mellanox MFS1S50-H005E InfiniBand QSFP 5M QSFP56 Active Optical Cable

Mellanox MFS1S50-H005E InfiniBand QSFP 5M QSFP56 Active Optical Cable

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Overview

The Mellanox MFS1S50-H005E InfiniBand QSFP56 5-Meter Active Optical Cable (AOC) is a high-performance interconnect solution engineered for HDR InfiniBand networks in modern datacenter, AI, and high-performance computing (HPC) environments. Designed to deliver 212.5Gbps aggregate bandwidth, this AOC provides ultra-low latency, high signal integrity, and reliable short-reach optical connectivity between switches, servers, and storage systems.

Specifications

Model Number:  MFS1S50-H005E

Brand:  Mellanox

Alt Part Number(s):  MFS1S50-H005E

Product Type:Cable

Technical Description

Brand:  Mellanox

Model:  MFS1S50-H005E

Cable Length:  5m (16.4ft)

Minimum Bend Radius:  30mm

Max Speed:  HDR

Max Data Rate:  212.5Gbps

Technology:  InfiniBand

Connector Type:  QSFP56 to 2xQSFP56

DDM Support:  Yes

Transmitter Type:  850nm VCSEL

Output Voltage:  208 - 230 V AC

Protocols:  Web, SNMP, Telnet

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Mellanox MFS1S50-H005E Active Optical Cable?

The Mellanox MFS1S50-H005E is a high-performance InfiniBand QSFP56 Active Optical Cable (AOC) designed for ultra-low-latency, high-bandwidth connectivity in HPC clusters, AI fabrics, and data-center interconnects.

What data rates and InfiniBand standards does this cable support?

This AOC supports HDR InfiniBand with a maximum aggregate data rate of 212.5Gbps, making it suitable for next-generation compute and storage networking environments.

What is the cable length and physical design?

The cable has a 5-meter (16.4 ft) length and a minimum bend radius of 30mm, allowing flexible installation in dense rack and switch-to-server deployments while maintaining signal integrity.

What connector type does the MFS1S50-H005E use?

It features QSFP56 connectors, supporting QSFP56-to-QSFP56 connectivity, which is standard for modern InfiniBand HDR switches, adapters, and network interface cards.

What optical technology is used in this cable?

The cable uses 850nm VCSEL (Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser) technology, providing reliable short-reach optical transmission with excellent signal quality and low power consumption.

What advantages does an Active Optical Cable provide over DAC cables?

Compared to passive or active copper DAC cables, this AOC offers longer reach, lower signal loss, improved EMI resistance, and consistent performance at very high data rates, especially in electrically noisy data-center environments.

Does the Mellanox MFS1S50-H005E support monitoring and diagnostics?

Yes, it supports Digital Diagnostic Monitoring (DDM), enabling real-time visibility into operational parameters such as temperature, optical power levels, and link health for proactive network management.

Is this cable suitable for AI, HPC, and GPU cluster deployments?

Absolutely. This cable is widely used in AI training clusters, GPU fabrics, high-performance computing environments, and large-scale storage networks, where deterministic latency and high bandwidth are critical.

Is the MFS1S50-H005E compatible with Mellanox (NVIDIA) InfiniBand hardware?

Yes, it is fully compatible with Mellanox/NVIDIA InfiniBand switches and adapters that support QSFP56 HDR connectivity, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.

Why choose the Mellanox MFS1S50-H005E over third-party optical cables?

Mellanox-branded AOCs are factory-tested, firmware-validated, and optimized for InfiniBand fabrics, providing superior reliability, guaranteed compatibility, and consistent performance in mission-critical enterprise and data-center networks.