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30m (98ft) 100G QSFP28 to QSFP28 Active Optical Cable Compatible with NVIDIA MFA1A00-E030

30m (98ft) 100G QSFP28 to QSFP28 Active Optical Cable Compatible with NVIDIA MFA1A00-E030

304.70 CAD

Cross-row/room 100G EDR or Ethernet links up to 30m on NVIDIA/Mellanox gear using a plug-and-play integrated active optical cable.

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About this product

Key features

  • 30m (98ft) 100G QSFP28 to QSFP28 Active Optical Cable Compatible with NVIDIA MFA1A00-E030
  • 4 channels full-duplex transceiver modules, Supports 100Gbps total data rate, Maximum link length of 70m on OM3 Multimode Fiber (MMF)and 100m on OM4 MMF
  • Max. Power Consumption 3.5W. 4 channels 850nm VCSEL array, 4 channels PIN photo detector array. Built-in digital diagnostic functions. Tested in Targeted Switches for Superior Performance, Quality, and Reliability
  • Minimum Bend Radius 8mm for Flexible Routing. Simplifies the Patching and Offers a Cost-effective Way for Short Links.
  • Hot Pluggable QSFP28 MSA Compliant, Laser Safety and RoHS 6 compliant(lead free).

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Specifications

Type
100G QSFP28 to QSFP28 active optical cable (AOC)
Fiber
Integrated multimode
Media
Active optical cable
Speed
100G (EDR / 100GbE)
Length
30m (98ft)
Connectors
QSFP28 to QSFP28
Compatibility
NVIDIA MFA1A00-E030 compatible

Pros

  • ✓Long 30m reach for cross-room 100G links
  • ✓NVIDIA MFA1A00-E030 compatible
  • ✓Thin, light integrated optics — easier routing than DAC
  • ✓No separate transceivers or fiber patching needed

Cons

  • ×Fixed length — can't be re-terminated
  • ×Active optics draw some power
  • ×Pricier than copper DAC for short runs

FAQ

How long is this AOC?

30m (98ft), suited to connecting equipment across data-center rows or rooms.

Do I need separate transceivers?

No, the optics are integrated into both QSFP28 ends — just plug and connect, no fiber patching.

What's it compatible with?

NVIDIA/Mellanox gear coded to MFA1A00-E030, for EDR InfiniBand or 100GbE.