Fibre optic InfiniBand cable BlueOptics MFS1S00-V010E-BO QSFP56 to QSFP56, 10 m, orange, male–male

BlueOptics MFS1S00-V010E-BO is a 10 m fibre optic InfiniBand active optical cable with QSFP56 connectors on both ends (male–male). The orange jacket denotes multimode fibre and helps with visual identification in rack and data centre cabling. The cable provides a direct QSFP56-to-QSFP56 link suitable for high-speed data transmission between switches, adapters and servers in networking and high-performance computing environments.

Advantages

The cable follows industry MSA-compatible QSFP56 form-factor conventions and incorporates transmitters and receivers at each end to carry optical signals over multimode fibre. It is designed to support high-throughput links up to 200 Gbit/s on a 10 m reach where the connected hardware supports the corresponding 200GBASE-SR4 or equivalent protocols. The multimode orange jacket simplifies identification and organisation of fibre runs in dense installations.

Suitable for

• Direct QSFP56-to-QSFP56 connections between switches
• Server-to-switch high-bandwidth links in data centres
• Interconnects for high-performance computing clusters and storage arrays
• Short-reach multimode fibre links within racks or between adjacent racks

Key specifications

• Connector type: QSFP56 to QSFP56 (male–male)
• Length: 10 m
• Transmission medium: multimode fibre
• Colour of jacket: orange (multimode identification)
• Supported interface class: compatible with 200GBASE-SR4 and QSFP56 form-factor implementations

How to use

Insert each QSFP56 connector into the corresponding QSFP56 port on the network device until the connector latches. Ensure that devices are powered and configured to the appropriate Ethernet or InfiniBand link settings that support 200G or the required negotiated speed. Route the orange multimode cable through cable management pathways, avoiding sharp bends and excessive tension to preserve optical performance.

Recommendations

Handle the cable by the connector housings and maintain the minimum bend radius specified by the manufacturer. Verify compatibility with the target hardware and firmware for 200GBASE-SR4 or QSFP56 links before deployment. For reliable operation, keep multimode fibre ends and connectors clean and protected during installation.