NVIDIA Mellanox® MFA2P10-A003 — Active Optical Cable (AOC)
Specifications
- OEM: NVIDIA Mellanox
- Part Number (MPN): MFA2P10-A003
- Category: Active Optical Cable (AOC)
- Connector Type: SFP28
- Speed: 25GbE
- Signal Type: Active (integrated signal conditioning)
- Cable Length: 3m
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C (commercial)
- Condition: New, factory-sealed
Identity
The NVIDIA Mellanox® MFA2P10-A003 is a SFP28 25GbE 3m Active Optical Cable (AOC). New, factory-sealed by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS.
What This Is NOT
- NOT a passive copper DAC. Powered optics at each end, fiber in between.
- NOT a transceiver with a detachable patch cord. Fiber and connectors are one fixed assembly.
- NOT a splitter or breakout cable. 1-to-1 assembly.
- NOT bundled with adapters or transceivers — sold standalone.
Capabilities & Features
- Optical transceivers built into each connector, powered from the host port.
- Thin, light fiber cable for runs longer than copper allows.
- Hot-pluggable.
Compatibility & Constraints
- Primary connector: SFP28 (compliant with MSA cage spec).
- Reach: 3m fixed length.
- Speed: 25GbE.
- Compatible adapters: ConnectX-4 Lx / ConnectX-5 / ConnectX-6 Lx.
- Compatible switches: NVIDIA Spectrum.
- Power: drawn from host port (no external supply required).
Deployment & Use Cases
- Top-of-Rack to server interconnect.
- HPC compute node fabric.
- AI training cluster east-west bandwidth.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What is the MFA2P10-A003?
The MFA2P10-A003 is a 3m active optical cable with SFP28 connectors on both ends, rated for 25GbE Ethernet.
Q. Is this a splitter cable?
No. It is a straight 1-to-1 SFP28-to-SFP28 point-to-point assembly.
Q. Will T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS confirm the configuration of MFA2P10-A003 before shipping?
Yes. T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS (tes-itsolutions.com) inspects each unit and verifies vendor markings before dispatch from EU stock.
Why T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Every unit is bench-tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS: link establishment, port-by-port traffic validation, and full cosmetic inspection. Professional anti-static packaging, global B2B shipping from EU stock, and technical consultation for HPC / AI cluster deployments.
