NVIDIA Mellanox MC2207310-006 QSFP+ VPI FDR 56Gb/s Active Optical Cable 6m: a VPI active optical cable (AOC) from the NVIDIA Mellanox MC2207310 family, with a QSFP+ connector fixed to each end of a 6m fiber run. It carries up to 56Gb/s on InfiniBand FDR links, and its VPI design also allows Ethernet links. This is a fiber-based cable assembly, not a passive copper DAC and not a pluggable transceiver. This unit is refurbished.
Engineering Context
VPI (Virtual Protocol Interconnect) means the same cable can carry either InfiniBand or Ethernet traffic; the protocol is set by the host adapter and switch port, not by the cable. The optics at each end are powered from the host port. Fiber keeps the 6m run thin and light and free of the signal loss copper shows at FDR rates over longer distances.
Deployment & Use Cases
FDR InfiniBand links between racks in HPC and research clusters
Connecting FDR-capable VPI adapters to FDR InfiniBand switches
Mixed InfiniBand/Ethernet environments where one cable type serves both port modes
Technical Specifications
OEM: NVIDIA Mellanox
Part number: MC2207310-006
Type: Active optical cable (AOC)
Connector: QSFP+ both ends
Data rate: Up to 56Gb/s (InfiniBand FDR)
Protocol: VPI: InfiniBand or Ethernet, set by the host port
Length: 6m
Power: Supplied by the host QSFP port
Compatibility & Hard Constraints
Plugs into QSFP/QSFP+ ports on FDR-capable InfiniBand and VPI adapters and switches. Confirm the port mode before ordering.
NOT a passive copper DAC: the optics at each end are powered.
NOT an EDR 100Gb/s or HDR 200Gb/s cable; it does not fit QSFP28 rates.
Fixed 6m length; ends cannot be separated from the fiber.
Supported speeds and modes depend on host firmware and switch configuration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What data rate does the MC2207310-006 support?
The NVIDIA Mellanox MC2207310-006 supports up to 56Gb/s on InfiniBand FDR links over a fixed 6m QSFP+ to QSFP+ active optical cable.
Q. Is the MC2207310-006 a passive copper DAC?
No. The MC2207310-006 is an active optical cable with powered optics at each end and fiber in between. It is not a copper cable.
Q. Is the MC2207310-006 sold new or refurbished by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS?
T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS supplies the MC2207310-006 refurbished and link-tested before dispatch, with 1-3 business day handling. Current stock and pricing: tes-itsolutions.com.
Why Choose T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS link-tests every active optical cable before dispatch and inspects both connectors and the cable jacket. Technical consultation on cabling and fabric design is available, with 1-3 business day handling and global B2B shipping. See tes-itsolutions.com.