MFA1A00-C005 Mellanox Compatible 100G QSFP28 AOC (5m)
Mellanox compatible MFA1A00-C005 - Key Features
- Compatibility: Mellanox
- Cable Type: Active Optical Cable (AOC)
- Cable Configuration: Point-to-Point
- Connector Type: QSFP28 to QSFP28
- Supported Data Rate: 96.97 Gbps - 112.2 Gbps
- Maximum Distance: 5 meters
- Fiber Type: OM3 (0.5-50m) | OM4 (70-100m)
- DDM/DOM: Supported
- Forward Error Correction (FEC): Host FEC Supported
- Temperature Range: Standard 0°-70°C
- MTBF: 1000000 hours
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Mellanox compatible MFA1A00-C005 Specifications
Cable Type | Active Optical Cable (AOC) |
Cable Configuration | Point-to-Point |
Connector Type | QSFP28 to QSFP28 |
Supported Data Rate | 96.97 Gbps - 112.2 Gbps |
Supported Ethernet Applications | 100G Ethernet (103.125 Gbps) |
Supported InfiniBand Applications | InfiniBand EDR (100 Gbps) |
Maximum Distance | 5 meters |
Media Type | Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF) |
Fiber Type | OM3 (0.5-50m) | OM4 (70-100m) |
Wavelength | 850 nm |
Transmitter Type | VSCEL Laser |
Receiver Type | PIN photodiode |
DDM/DOM | Supported |
Forward Error Correction (FEC) | Host FEC Supported |
Temperature Range | Standard 0°-70°C |
Power | +3.3V single power supply |
Power Consumption (Max) | 3.5 W |
MTBF | 1000000 hours |
Compliance | CE, RoHS, QSFP28 MSA, SFF-8436, SFF-8665, IEEE 802.3ba, QDR InfiniBand |
Mellanox compatible MFA1A00-C005 Datasheet
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Mellanox compatible MFA1A00-C005 Description
EdgeOptic's MFA1A00-C005 compatible is a Mellanox-coded 5m version of the EdgeOptic 100G-AOC-QSFP multi-vendor 100G QSFP28 active optical cable. It provides a point-to-point QSFP28-to-QSFP28 link for 100G Ethernet, with the optical fiber pre-terminated at both ends for 5m over OM3 multimode fiber. That suits high-density data center and AI/HPC fabric links where a sealed, lightweight optical run is preferred over copper or separate transceivers and patch fiber.
The cable runs at 850nm using VCSEL transmitters and PIN photodiode receivers, supporting 100G Ethernet (103.125 Gbps) and InfiniBand EDR (100 Gbps) across data rates from 96.97 to 112.2 Gbps. Integrated DDM/DOM reports optical power, module temperature, bias current, and supply voltage through the QSFP28 MSA (SFF-8636 and SFF-8665) management interface. It draws +3.3V at up to 3.5W and operates from 0 to 70°C. The cable advertises host-side FEC capability through its QSFP28 management interface; configure FEC on the switch port per your platform's requirements.
EdgeOptic codes the MFA1A00-C005 with Mellanox-recognized EEPROM so it is identified correctly on Mellanox switching and fabric hardware. Made to order with a two-week lead time. Backed by 15+ years of EdgeOptic compatibility engineering across vendor optical platforms and a lifetime warranty.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the MFA1A00-C005 a Mellanox or an NVIDIA part?
It is the same 100G QSFP28 active optical cable under both names. MFA1A00-C005 is the original Mellanox part number; after NVIDIA acquired Mellanox in 2020 the MFA1A00 line is sold under NVIDIA branding. EdgeOptic's compatible matches its 100G Ethernet QSFP28 AOC specification, so it works wherever the genuine Mellanox part is deployed, regardless of the NVIDIA or Mellanox label on the box.