Name: 00MP550 Lenovo 15m Mellanox EDR IB Optical QSFP28 Cable
Brand: Mellanox
SKU: 00MP550
Price: 225.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The 00MP550 Lenovo 15m Mellanox EDR IB Optical QSFP28 cable connects high-speed network devices over moderate distances, primarily in data center settings. It provides reliable 100Gbps bandwidth using optical technology, fitting well where low latency and signal integrity are required without bulky copper cables.

General Information
Brand	Mellanox
Part Number	00MP550
Alternate Part Number	00MP550-11-HU

Technical Information
Cable Family	DAC/AOC
Cable Type	Active Optical Cable (AOC)
Data Rate	100Gb/s
Cable Length	15m
Compatibility	Mellanox ConnectX-4 / ConnectX-4 Lx HCAs, Mellanox QSFP28 ports and switches; Lenovo servers/switches with QSFP28 ports
product type	Active Optical Cable (AOC)
Product Category	Cables

Connectivity
Connector A	QSFP28
Connector B	QSFP28
Cable Connector Gender	Male to Male
Connector Type	QSFP28

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	QSFP28
Condition	Refurbished

Product Description
This 15-meter Mellanox EDR IB Optical QSFP28 cable facilitates fast and efficient data communication over extended distances. It is commonly used in data centers and high-performance computing environments where reliable, high-bandwidth connectivity is critical. Built for network engineers and IT professionals managing large-scale infrastructures, this cable helps maintain low latency and high throughput between servers, switches, and storage arrays. Key Features Delivers 100Gbps bandwidth ideal for demanding network loads Optical QSFP28 design ensures minimal signal degradation over 15 meters Compatible with Lenovo systems and broad QSFP28 standards Low power consumption compared to copper alternatives Supports extended reach without compromising speed or reliability This cable is typically deployed in enterprise data centers, cloud environments, and HPC clusters where speed and distance matter. It ensures smooth data flow across components, helping maintain efficient operations without signal issues.

Use Cases
The 00MP550 Lenovo 15m Mellanox EDR IB Optical QSFP28 cable is primarily deployed within data center environments where high-throughput, low-latency connectivity is critical. It benefits network architects and infrastructure engineers managing large-scale computing clusters requiring reliable, long-distance optical interconnects. How It's Used: Connecting rack-mounted servers and storage arrays across data halls in enterprise data centers. Linking high-performance computing (HPC) nodes within research institutions demanding rapid data exchange. Enabling virtualization environments to maintain low latency communications between hypervisor hosts. Facilitating cloud service providers in scaling bandwidth across distributed server clusters. Supporting financial trading platforms where minimal communication delay is essential for transaction processing. This optical cable's design supports operational efficiency by maintaining signal integrity over moderate distances, allowing scalable network architectures without performance degradation. Its compatibility with Lenovo and similar QSFP28-enabled equipment helps streamline hardware integration in complex IT infrastructures.

00MP550 Lenovo 15m Mellanox EDR IB Optical QSFP28 Cable

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