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NVIDIA MFA7U10-H020-FLT 400G to 2x200G HDR AOC Cable

The NVIDIA Mellanox MFA7U10-H020-FLT is a 20-meter flat-top active optical splitter cable that converts one 400Gb/s OSFP connection into two independent 200Gb/s QSFP56 connections. It is designed for InfiniBand HDR environments, including connectivity between NVIDIA NDR/400GbE Ethernet switch OSFP cages and legacy HDR/200GbE switch or HCA QSFP56 cages. NVIDIA identifies this exact model as P/N 980-9I116-00H020.

OVERVIEW

  • The MFA7U10-H020-FLT is a 400Gb/s-to-2 × 200Gb/s active optical splitter cable for HDR InfiniBand, providing one OSFP interface at the 400Gb/s side and two QSFP56 interfaces at 200Gb/s each. Compatibility: supported NVIDIA NDR/400GbE OSFP and compatible HDR/200GbE QSFP56 systems; NVIDIA notes ETH and IB support with ConnectX-6 cards. Model comparison: the FLT family offers 3m–30m variants; this SKU is the 20m flat-top version.

USE CASES

  • NVIDIA NDR-to-HDR fabric migration: Connect a newer 400Gb/s OSFP switch-side interface to two legacy 200Gb/s QSFP56 HDR connections.
  • AI and GPU clusters: Provide a 400Gb/s-to-dual-200Gb/s interconnect architecture for compatible accelerated-computing infrastructure.
  • HPC environments: Extend HDR fabric connectivity between switches and two 200Gb/s endpoints without deploying separate point-to-point optical assemblies.
  • Data-center rack-to-rack connectivity: The 20m reach is suited to longer structured paths where short DAC or AOC alternatives are insufficient.
  • Switch-to-two-server connectivity: Use the splitter topology to connect one 400Gb/s OSFP-side port with two 200Gb/s QSFP56 endpoints.
  • HDR InfiniBand fabric expansion: Add compatible 200Gb/s endpoints to an existing 400Gb/s-capable fabric architecture.
  • Mixed-generation infrastructure: Bridge compatible 400Gb/s OSFP and 200Gb/s QSFP56 interfaces during phased network modernization.
  • High-density AI infrastructure: Reduce the need for separate cable assemblies when the required topology is one 400Gb/s side to two 200Gb/s endpoints.
  • Enterprise HPC storage fabrics: Support high-bandwidth connectivity between compatible compute, storage and fabric components.
  • Data-center cable standardization: Maintain a defined NVIDIA 20m flat-top splitter model across compatible deployments.

KEY FEATURES

  • 400Gb/s to 2 × 200Gb/s Splitter: Connects one 400Gb/s OSFP interface to two independent 200Gb/s QSFP56 endpoints for supported HDR infrastructure.
  • Active Optical Cable Design: Uses optical transmission technology for reliable 20m high-bandwidth connectivity without requiring separate optical transceiver and fiber assemblies.
  • OSFP to Dual QSFP56 Connectivity: Provides a purpose-built interface for linking compatible 400Gb/s OSFP equipment with two 200Gb/s QSFP56 ports.
  • 20m Cable Length: Delivers extended reach for rack-to-rack, row-level and other data-center deployments where short DAC cables are insufficient.
  • Flat-Top Form Factor: Provides the specified flat-top connector configuration for compatible NVIDIA networking equipment and installation requirements.
  • InfiniBand HDR Support: Designed for compatible HDR InfiniBand environments, making it suitable for HPC, AI and accelerated-computing networks.
  • 200GbE Support: Supports applicable 200GbE deployments, expanding its usefulness across compatible high-speed Ethernet infrastructure.
  • Digital Diagnostic Monitoring: Provides visibility into parameters such as optical power, temperature, voltage and transmitter/receiver status for easier network troubleshooting.
  • EEPROM-Based Identification: Stores cable and product information that compatible host systems can access for identification and infrastructure management.
  • CMIS 4.0 Management: Uses CMIS 4.0 on the OSFP side for standardized module management and monitoring.
  • SFF-8636 Management: Uses SFF-8636 on the QSFP56 ends for management and diagnostic functionality.
  • Hot-Pluggable Design: Supports installation and replacement in compatible systems without requiring a complete infrastructure shutdown.
  • Low Smoke Zero Halogen Jacket: Provides an LSZH/OFNR jacket suited to specified data-center cabling requirements.
  • RoHS Compliance: Helps meet environmental compliance requirements for enterprise and data-center procurement.
  • NVIDIA/Mellanox Model Identification: Exact SKU MFA7U10-H020-FLT and NVIDIA P/N 980-9I116-00H020 simplify sourcing, inventory control and compatibility verification.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Brand: NVIDIA Mellanox 
  • SKU / Legacy OPN: MFA7U10-H020-FLT
  • NVIDIA P/N: 980-9I116-00H020
  • Product Type: Active Optical Splitter Cable
  • Application: InfiniBand HDR
  • Data Rate: 400Gb/s to 2 × 200Gb/s
  • 400Gb/s Connector: OSFP
  • 200Gb/s Connectors: 2 × QSFP56
  • Cable Length: 20m
  • Form Factor: Flat Top
  • Fiber Type: Multimode Fiber
  • Optical Fiber Pairs: 8 MMF pairs on OSFP side
  • Management, OSFP: CMIS 4.0 compliant
  • Management, QSFP56: SFF-8636 compliant
  • QSFP56 Pluggable Standard: SFF-8665
  • AOC Pin Assignment: SFF-8679
  • Supply Voltage: 3.135–3.465V; 3.3V typical
  • Power, 200Gb/s End: 4.35W typical; 5.0W maximum
  • Power, 400Gb/s End: 9.0W typical; 10W maximum
  • Operating Temperature: 0–70°C
  • Storage Temperature: -40–85°C
  • Operating Relative Humidity: 5–85%
  • Minimum Bend Radius: 30mm
  • Cable Diameter: 3 ± 0.2mm
  • Cable Color: Aqua
  • Cable Jacket: LSZH/OFNR
  • Signaling Rate: 26.5625 GBd per lane ±100 ppm
  • Monitoring: Rx/Tx optical power, Tx bias, voltage, temperature
  • Fault Monitoring: Tx/Rx LOS, Tx/Rx LOL, Tx fault
  • EEPROM: Product/status information at OSFP and QSFP56 ends
  • Hot Pluggable: Yes
  • Laser Classification: Class I
  • Safety Compliance: CB, cTUVus, CE

Why Choose This Product?

  • One-to-two 400G architecture: Converts a single 400Gb/s OSFP connection into two 200Gb/s QSFP56 links, matching specific high-density HDR deployment requirements.
  • 20m reach: Provides significantly greater installation flexibility than short rack-level DAC cables.
  • NVIDIA-qualified model: The exact MFA7U10-H020-FLT is listed by NVIDIA with P/N 980-9I116-00H020 for its HDR cable ecosystem. 
  • Useful for infrastructure modernization: Helps connect newer 400Gb/s OSFP infrastructure with compatible 200Gb/s QSFP56 HDR equipment.
  • Integrated optical conversion: Avoids separately sourcing multiple transceiver and fiber components for the defined splitter topology.
  • Built-in diagnostics: Digital monitoring provides operational visibility into optical power, temperature, voltage and other link parameters. 
  • Deployment-ready construction: 20m length, 30mm minimum bend radius and LSZH/OFNR jacket support practical structured data-center installation. 
  • Procurement precision: Exact SKU, NVIDIA P/N, connector topology and length reduce the risk of ordering an incompatible 400G/200G cable variant.

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