Product Type | Active Optical Cable (AOC) |
Cable Length | 10 meters |
Form Factor | QSFP56 to QSFP56 |
Weight | 0.35 kg |
Power Consumption | ≤3.5 W per end |
Lenovo 10m Mellanox HDR IB QSFP56 Active Optical Cable
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- Supports high-speed HDR InfiniBand connectivity with QSFP56 interface for demanding workloads
- 10-meter active optical cable enables flexible long-distance connectivity in data centers or HPC environments
- Designed by Lenovo leveraging Mellanox technology to ensure enterprise-grade quality and performance
Product Overview
The Lenovo 10m Mellanox HDR IB AOC QSFP56 Cable is engineered for high-speed, low-latency data transmission across 10 meters. This active optical cable offers enhanced signal integrity for large-scale deployments such as data centers and HPC clusters. Featuring QSFP56 connectors on both ends, it supports HDR InfiniBand setups and enables scalable, high-throughput infrastructure solutions in demanding environments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Cable Jacket Material | Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) |
Minimum Bend Radius | 30 mm |
Operating Temperature Range | 0°C to 70°C |
Storage Temperature Range | -40°C to 85°C |
Humidity (operating) | 0% to 85% non-condensing |
Humidity (non-operating) | 0% to 95% non-condensing |
Connector Housing Material | Metal |
Cable Color | Black |
Interfaces
Connector Type (Left) | QSFP56 |
Connector Type (Right) | QSFP56 |
Data Rate Supported | 200 Gbps (HDR InfiniBand) |
Transmission Technology | Active Optical |
Signal Integrity | Enhanced for long distances |
Cable Standard | HDR InfiniBand |
Cable Architecture | Parallel optical with MPO fiber |
Hot Swappable | Yes |
Maximum Supported Distance | 10 meters |
Compatibility | InfiniBand HDR Routers, Switches, and HCAs |
Aggregate Bandwidth | 200 Gbps |
Data Lane Count | 4 lanes each direction |
Modulation Format | PAM4 |
Bit Rate Per Lane | 50 Gbps |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | |
TAA Compliant | |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
EMI/EMC Standards | FCC Class A, CE |
Flammability Rating | IEC 60332-1 |
Laser Safety | Class 1 (IEC 60825-1) |
Environmental Certification | REACH |