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Yellow fibre optic cable splitting from one QSFP56 connector into two QSFP56 connectors, 10m length

Mellanox Technologies

Mellanox Technologies 200Gb/s to 2x100Gb/s IB HDR QSFP56 to 2xQSFP56 10m fibre optic cable

SKU CH-PEGE-XQNAE

Splits a 200Gb/s HDR link into two 100Gb/s QSFP56 connections over 10m of fibre

  • 200 Gbit/s bandwidth enables high-speed data transfer
  • Splits into 2x100 Gbit/s links for flexible connectivity
  • 10 metre reach supports extended rack-to-rack runs
  • QSFP56 to dual QSFP56 breakout simplifies cabling topology
  • Active optical design maintains signal integrity over distance

200Gb/s InfiniBand HDR split cable

This Mellanox active optical cable splits a single 200Gb/s QSFP56 port into two 100Gb/s QSFP56 links over ten metres. It targets data-centre operators and HPC clusters that need high-density InfiniBand HDR connectivity between switches, servers or storage nodes. The assembly is supplied new and ready for immediate deployment.

Verify QSFP56 port pairing and breakout support

Before ordering, confirm that the 200Gb/s end connects to a QSFP56 port configured for 2x100Gb/s breakout mode. Check that the remote equipment presents two separate QSFP56 receptacles and that your switch firmware or OS enables the logical split. Ensure the ten-metre reach matches the rack-to-rack or row-to-row distance in your layout.

Low heat and silent operation in rack use

As an active optical cable it draws modest power from the host ports and generates minimal heat compared with copper alternatives. No fans or moving parts are present, so acoustic output is effectively zero in normal operation. The fibre construction eliminates electromagnetic interference, keeping signal integrity stable across the full length.

Highlights

  • 200 Gbit/s bandwidth enables high-speed data transfer
  • Splits into 2x100 Gbit/s links for flexible connectivity
  • 10 metre reach supports extended rack-to-rack runs
  • QSFP56 to dual QSFP56 breakout simplifies cabling topology
  • Active optical design maintains signal integrity over distance

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does the 10 m cable ship with both QSFP56 connectors attached, or must I order transceivers separately?

The assembly arrives as a single 10 m active optical cable with a QSFP56 plug on one end and two QSFP56 plugs on the other; no extra transceivers are required.

When should I choose the 200 Gbit/s to 2×100 Gbit/s breakout instead of a straight 200 Gbit/s link?

Select this breakout when the switch port runs at 200 Gbit/s and you need to connect two separate 100 Gbit/s ports on servers or storage nodes.

What does the 200 Gbit/s headline rate deliver once the cable is installed in a rack?

It provides a 200 Gbit/s InfiniBand HDR lane from the switch that splits into two independent 100 Gbit/s lanes at the server ends, each carrying full line-rate traffic over 10 m.

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