Product Type | Passive Copper Network Cable |
Form Factor | QSFP28 to QSFP28 |
Cable Length | 2 meters |
Connector Gender | Male to Male |
Connector Type | QSFP28 (Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable 28) |
Power Requirements | Passive (no external power required) |
Designed Application | High-speed EDR InfiniBand data center connectivity |
Data Rate Support | Up to 100 Gbps |
Product Model | 00MP536 |
Lenovo 2m Mellanox Passive Copper QSFP28 Network Cable
Key Benefits

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- Optimized for Mellanox EDR InfiniBand, ensuring compatibility in high-performance network environments
- TAA compliance promotes use in government and federally regulated installations
- Passive design eliminates power consumption while maintaining high data throughput
Product Overview
The Lenovo 2m Mellanox EDR IB Passive Copper QSFP28 Cable is engineered for high-density interconnect applications requiring fast and stable data transmission. Featuring male QSFP28 connectors on both ends, this passive copper cable is ideal for short-distance connections within racks or across adjacent networking equipment. Its 2-meter length balances flexibility and signal integrity, ensuring dependable performance in high-throughput environments.
Compliant with TAA standards and manufactured in Mexico, the cable supports integration in government and enterprise IT infrastructure that demands strict adherence to procurement regulations. As a passive copper solution, the cable requires no additional power, making it a cost-efficient alternative to active options while still maintaining excellent performance for EDR InfiniBand applications. Designed by Lenovo to interface with Mellanox EDR IB systems, it is a valuable choice for boosting data center interconnection without compromising stability or compliance.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Cable Jacket Type | Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) |
Cable Diameter | 30 AWG (approx. 6.1 mm OD) |
Minimum Bend Radius | 25 mm |
Operating Temperature Range | 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F) |
Storage Temperature Range | -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) |
Operating Humidity Range | 10% to 85% non-condensing |
Storage Humidity Range | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
Color | Black |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Cloud/Remote Management | |
Licensing Requirements | None (plug-and-play hardware cable) |
Interfaces
Interface Standards | QSFP28 (IEEE 802.3bj, InfiniBand EDR) |
Host Interface | QSFP28 |
Compatible Network Protocol | InfiniBand EDR, Ethernet (100G) |
Cable Type | Passive Copper Twinax |
Conductor Type | Twinax Copper |
Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 100 Gbps |
Compliance & Origin
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Country of Origin | Mexico |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Reach Compliance | Yes |
Certifications | CE, FCC Class A, UL |
Advanced Security Features
Hardware Security Features | Not applicable |
Encryption Support | Not applicable |
Data Integrity Features | Signal integrity optimized for short-range Interconnects |