Type | Active Optical Cable |
Form Factor | QSFP28 to QSFP28 |
Cable Length | 30 m |
Device Compatibility | High-performance computing and data center equipment |
Data Rate Support | 100 Gbps (EDR InfiniBand) |
Technology | InfiniBand EDR |
Lenovo 30m Mellanox EDR QSFP28 Active Optical Cable
Key Benefits

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- Provides high-speed, long-distance InfiniBand connectivity for enterprise and HPC applications
- TAA compliance ensures suitability for government and regulated industry procurement
- Active optical design minimizes EMI and maintains signal quality over extended links
Product Overview
The Lenovo 30m Mellanox EDR InfiniBand Optical Cable is engineered for high-performance computing and long-distance signal consistency. With QSFP28 connectors supporting EDR InfiniBand and a 30-meter active optical design, the cable ensures data integrity and reduced EMI. TAA compliance makes it suitable for government use, while its construction in Mexico offers reliability and quality. Ideal for data center and enterprise network infrastructure, this cable supports scalable, high-throughput environments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Support |
Compliance & Origin
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Country of Origin | Mexico |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Certifications | InfiniBand EDR, RoHS, TAA |
Advanced Security Features
Data Integrity Support | Yes, supports low BER for high-reliability transmissions |
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Reduction | Yes |
Signal Isolation | Yes, optical isolation provides better signal integrity |
Interfaces
Interface Type | QSFP28 |
Connector Type (End 1) | QSFP28 Male |
Connector Type (End 2) | QSFP28 Male |
Interface Standard | InfiniBand EDR compliant |
Max Data Transfer Rate | 100 Gbps |
Transmission Type | Optical |
Physical & Environmental
Cable Jacket Material | LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) |
Minimum Bend Radius | 30 mm |
Cable Color | Black |
Operating Temperature Range | 0°C to 70°C |
Storage Temperature Range | -40°C to 85°C |
Relative Humidity (Operating) | 10% to 85% (non-condensing) |
Relative Humidity (Storage) | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Cloud Management |
Additional Information
Brand | Lenovo |
Manufacturer Part Number | 00MP556 |
UPC | 883436666695 |
Product Use Case | Enterprise data centers, high-performance computing (HPC) clusters |
Hot Swappable | Yes |
Latency | Low latency transmission |
Typical Applications | Switch-to-switch, switch-to-server interconnects |