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Axiom MFA1A00-C005-AX LinkX 100GBASE-AOC QSFP28 Active Optical Cable for Mellanox - 5m (16. 4 ft) Fiber Optic Network Cable
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This active optical cable operates at 100 Gbit/s, leveraging fiber optic technology to minimize signal loss and maintain optimal performance over its 5-meter length. The QSFP28 connectors are hot-pluggable and support bidirectional data transmission, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of Mellanox switches and network devices.
Active Optical Technology (AOT) integrates electrical-to-optical conversion within the cable assembly, reducing power consumption and heat generation compared to traditional copper solutions. This design enhances signal integrity over longer distances while maintaining a compact form factor suitable for dense rack deployments.
Key Product Advantages
The Axiom LinkX cable combines high-speed performance with reliability, making it an ideal solution for demanding network applications. Its active optical design ensures consistent data transmission with minimal latency, supporting critical operations in data centers and enterprise environments.
High-Speed Connectivity
Delivers 100 Gbit/s throughput, enabling rapid data transfer for bandwidth-intensive tasks such as server clustering, storage networking, and high-performance computing.
- Supports 100GbE standards
- Minimizes network bottlenecks
- Enhances data center efficiency
Reliable Performance
Fiber optic construction and Active Optical Technology (AOT) provide stable, low-loss signal transmission, reducing errors and maintaining network integrity over extended use.
- Reduces signal degradation
- Improves network uptime
- Ensures consistent data flow
Easy Integration
QSFP28 connectors offer plug-and-play compatibility with Mellanox switches and network devices, simplifying installation and reducing deployment time.
- Hot-pluggable design
- No external power required
- Streamlines network upgrades
Deployment / Use Cases
This active optical cable is tailored for environments requiring high-speed, reliable interconnects. Its 5-meter length and 100 Gbit/s capability make it suitable for short to medium-distance links within data centers, enterprise networks, and high-performance computing clusters.
Common applications include connecting top-of-rack switches to aggregation layers, linking servers in a rack, or establishing high-speed links between network devices in Mellanox-based infrastructures. The cable's RoHS compliance also supports environmentally conscious deployment strategies.
Data Center Interconnects
Ideal for linking switches and servers within a data center, providing high bandwidth for virtualized environments, cloud services, and storage area networks (SANs).
Enterprise Network Upgrades
Enables organizations to upgrade existing network infrastructure to 100GbE standards, improving performance for applications like video conferencing, large file transfers, and database operations.
Highlights
- 100 Gbit/s data transfer rate for high-speed network performance
- QSFP28 Active Optical Cable (AOC) with fiber optic technology
- 5-meter (16.4 ft) length suitable for short to medium-distance links
- Active Optical Technology (AOT) for reliable, low-latency transmission
- Hot-pluggable QSFP28 connectors on both ends for easy installation
- Compatible with Mellanox switches and network devices
- RoHS compliant for environmentally friendly deployment
- Supports stable connectivity for data centers and enterprise networks
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Axiom Memory Solutions |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MFA1A00-C005-AX |
| Brand Name | Axiom |
| Product Line | LinkX |
| Product Name | 100GBASE-AOC QSFP28 Active Optical Cable for Mellanox 5m - MFA1A00-C005 |
| Product Type | Network Cable |
| Technical Information | |
| Cable Type | Fiber Optic |
| Cable Length | 16.4 ft (5 m) |
| Connector Type on First End | QSFP28 Network |
| Connector on First End Details | 1 x QSFP28 Network |
| Connector Type on Second End | QSFP28 Network |
| Connector on Second End Details | 1 x QSFP28 Network |
| Device Supported | Network Device,Switch |
| Data Transfer Rate | 100 Gbit/s |
| Features | Active Optical Technology (AOT) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Environmentally Friendly | Yes |
| Environmental Compliance | Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) |
FAQ
What is the data transfer rate of this Axiom active optical cable?
This cable supports a data transfer rate of 100 Gbit/s (100GbE), providing high-speed connectivity for bandwidth-intensive network applications such as data center interconnects, server clustering, and storage networking.
What type of connectors does this cable use?
The cable features QSFP28 Network connectors on both ends, with one connector on each end. These hot-pluggable connectors ensure compatibility with Mellanox switches and network devices, offering a plug-and-play installation experience.
How long is the cable, and what is it made of?
The cable is 5 meters long (16.4 feet) and constructed with fiber optic technology. This length is ideal for short to medium-distance links within data centers or enterprise networks, while the fiber optic design minimizes signal loss for reliable performance.
What is Active Optical Technology (AOT) in this cable?
Active Optical Technology (AOT) integrates electrical-to-optical conversion within the cable assembly, enabling efficient data transmission over fiber optics. This technology reduces power consumption and heat compared to copper cables, enhancing signal integrity and reliability for high-speed networks.
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