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Lenovo 00MP563 Mellanox QSFP28 Fiber Optic Cable 3m

High-Speed Connectivity for Demanding Networks The Lenovo Mellanox cable provides reliable, high-bandwidth connectivity for InfiniBand networks. Designed for use with various IBM devices, this fiber optic cable ensures optimal performance and data transfer speeds. Cable Type: InfiniBand C...

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Overview

High-Speed Connectivity for Demanding Networks

The Lenovo Mellanox cable provides reliable, high-bandwidth connectivity for InfiniBand networks. Designed for use with various IBM devices, this fiber optic cable ensures optimal performance and data transfer speeds.

  • Cable Type: InfiniBand Cable
  • Connector Type: QSFP28 to QSFP28
  • Length: 3 meters (10 ft)
  • Technology: Fiber Optic
  • Compatibility: p/N 0724017, 0724020, 0724021, 072403x, 072404x, 072415x, 072416x

Key Features

Mellanox - InfiniBand cable - QSFP28 to QSFP28 - 3 m - fiber optic - for p/N: 0724017, 0724020,

Specifications

Brand
Lenovo
Cable Type
InfiniBand cable
Connector Type 1
QSFP28
Connector Type 2
QSFP28
Length
3 m
Technology
Fiber optic

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • This Lenovo Mellanox QSFP28 fiber optic cable provides high-speed InfiniBand connectivity, crucial for demanding network environments.
  • With a length of 3 meters, it offers adequate reach for connections within server racks or adjacent network equipment.
  • It uses fiber optic technology, which is generally less susceptible to electromagnetic interference compared to copper cables.
  • The QSFP28 to QSFP28 connector type ensures compatibility with devices using this specific high-density, high-bandwidth interface.
  • This cable is explicitly designed for Mellanox InfiniBand systems, ensuring optimal performance and compatibility within such infrastructures.

👎 Cons

  • The 3-meter length might be restrictive for connections that require longer runs between network components or distant racks.
  • Being a fiber optic cable, it generally requires more careful handling than copper cables to prevent damage to the delicate fiber strands.
  • This cable is specific to QSFP28 ports and InfiniBand technology, limiting its use with other network standards or connector types.
  • Details on the specific data transfer rate or bandwidth capability beyond "InfiniBand" are not provided.
  • The compatibility with "p/N: 0724017, 0724020" suggests a narrow range of specific devices for which it is guaranteed to work.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Lenovo 00MP563 is a Mellanox InfiniBand fiber optic cable.
This cable features QSFP28 connectors on both ends, designed for high-speed data transmission.
The cable has a length of 3 meters, suitable for connections within close proximity.
This cable is an InfiniBand cable, which is primarily used in high-performance computing and data centers, not standard Ethernet networks.
It is designed for p/N: 0724017 and 0724020, ensuring specific compatibility with those devices.