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00KF007 IBM 3m Mellanox Active IB FDR Optical Fiber Cable for System x

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00KF007

Weight: 3.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • 3-meter active optical fiber cable designed for InfiniBand FDR networks
  • Compatible with IBM System x servers and Mellanox hardware
  • Supports data rates up to 56 Gbps for high-speed connectivity
  • Enhanced signal integrity over long distances compared to copper cables
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$620.00
Product Overview

The IBM 3m Mellanox Active IB FDR Optical Fiber Cable is a specialized connection cable that facilitates high-speed data transfer in InfiniBand FDR networks. It fits well in environments requiring fast, reliable links between IBM System x servers and Mellanox switches, particularly in data centers and HPC setups.

General Information
Brand Mellanox
Part Number 00KF007
Alternate Part Number 00KF007-03-UK
Technical Information
Cable Family DAC/AOC
Cable Type Active Optical Cable (AOC)
Standard OM3
Data Rate 56Gb/s
Cable Length 3m
Compatibility IBM System x; Mellanox InfiniBand FDR (QSFP+) adapters
Stacking Bandwidth 56Gb/s (FDR)
product type Active Optical Cable (AOC)
Product Category Cables
Connectivity
Connector A QSFP+
Connector B QSFP+
Cable Connector Gender Male to Male
Connector Type QSFP+
Physical Characteristics
Form Factor QSFP+
Weight 3.00
Condition Refurbished


Product Description

This 3-meter Mellanox active InfiniBand FDR optical fiber cable is built for high-performance data transfer in demanding computing environments. It is commonly used to connect IBM System x servers and Mellanox switches, providing reliable and fast communication links.

Often found in data centers and high-performance computing setups, this cable is suited for IT professionals and system administrators who need consistent low-latency connections over longer distances where copper solutions fall short.

Key Features

  • Delivers 56 Gbps bandwidth to support fast InfiniBand FDR protocols
  • Offers active optical transceivers for improved signal quality
  • Compatible with IBM System x and Mellanox equipment for seamless integration
  • Designed for a 3-meter reach, ideal for rack-to-rack connections
  • Supports low-latency data transfer critical for HPC workloads

This cable is typically deployed in enterprise data centers and server clusters where performance and distance matter. It helps maintain stable high-speed links and reduces signal degradation compared to traditional copper cables.


Use Cases

The 00KF007 cable is used to establish high-speed connections within server clusters and data center networks where InfiniBand FDR performance is required.

How It's Used:

  • Connecting IBM System x servers in HPC clusters
  • Linking storage arrays to computing nodes with low latency
  • Implementing high-bandwidth server interconnects
  • Upgrading existing InfiniBand FDR infrastructure
  • Facilitating data-intensive applications in enterprise environments

This cable is essential for environments where maintaining fast and stable server communications is critical to overall system performance.


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00KF007 IBM 3m Mellanox Active IB FDR Optical Fiber Cable for System x
00KF007 IBM 3m Mellanox Active IB FDR Optical Fiber Cable for System x
$620.00