NVIDIA/Mellanox MFA1W00-W100 Compatible 400G QSFP-DD 8 x 50G PAM4 Ethernet Active Optical Cable, 100m (328ft)

The MFA1W00-W100 cable offers a direct QSFP-DD to QSFP-DD connection at 400Gbps. Its 100m (328ft) length and AOC construction are intended for NVIDIA/Mellanox equipment, with no separate transceiver-and-patch-cord assembly required.

OEM Part Number: MFA1W00-W100HT Part Number: MFA1W00-W100

Product Highlights

• Compatible alternative to NVIDIA/Mellanox MFA1W00-W100
• 400G connectivity at 400Gbps
• Interface configuration: QSFP-DD to QSFP-DD
• Fixed length and part number: 100m (328ft), MFA1W00-W100
• Cable construction: OM4
• Maximum power consumption: 8W Per End
• Minimum bend radius: 30mm
• Operating temperature: 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F)

The listed modulation format is PAM4. Both host interfaces must be configured for the same aggregate rate and lane arrangement. A connector that fits mechanically does not by itself guarantee that the remote port supports this encoding or breakout mode.

MFA1W00-W100 is the longest of 13 verified length options in this family. Compared with MFA1W00-W070 at 70m (230ft), it provides 30m of additional reach for a longer vertical drop, a wider rack or an adjacent-cabinet route. Confirm that the complete path requires this length, because unused slack still needs supported, bend-safe storage.

The rated power consumption is 8W Per End. Include this load in the host-port power and thermal budget, especially in densely populated switches. Maintain front-panel clearance and do not bundle the cable so tightly that it obstructs airflow around the connectors.

This assembly uses OFNP jacket, minimum bend radius 30mm. These mechanical characteristics affect how the cable should be dressed behind the equipment. Avoid sharp edges, excessive ties and repeated tight bends close to the connector boots.

The intended application is 8x 50G-PAM4. Listed interface and protocol references include IEEE 802.3cd, OIF-CEI-04.0, QSFP-DD MSA,QSFP-DD-CMIS-rev4p0. Confirm that the host firmware and port configuration support the same operating mode.

The optical engines and fiber are permanently integrated into this AOC. There are no detachable optical modules to clean or exchange. Handle the complete assembly by its connector housings and cable, and keep both ends matched to the same interface specification.

The extended 100m (328ft) reach supports connections across adjacent racks or between separated equipment rows. Secure the cable along its route, protect both ends from pull loads and preserve ventilation. The integrated AOC construction avoids a chain of separate modules and patch leads.

The HT cable carries the compatibility configuration associated with MFA1W00-W100, while its mechanical assembly remains the fixed 100m (328ft) version described here. Incoming inspection, connector examination and a live link test are completed before packing. Customers with unusually old or new NVIDIA/Mellanox software can request a pre-order check.

This product is ordered as MFA1W00-W100 in 100m (328ft). Include the equipment model and software release if you would like a pre-order compatibility review. Other lengths use different part numbers and should not be substituted into the same order line.

Every MFA1W00-W100 compatible assembly undergoes link testing, compatibility verification and visual inspection. The 100m (328ft) cable is coiled without exceeding its minimum bend radius, fitted with connector protection and packed in an anti-static bag or protective tray before cartoning. Project labels and packing lists are available for volume orders.

Lead time for ordinary configurations is normally one to three working days, while production quantities are confirmed with the order. We can arrange express courier or economy freight according to destination and carton volume, or hand the shipment to your appointed logistics provider.