NVIDIA MFA1A00-C010 10-Meter Active Optical Cable

Brand: NVIDIA | Category: Accessories & Components

SKU: NVIDIAMFA1A00C01010MACTIVEOPTICALC | Part #: MFA1A00-C010 | MPN: MFA1A00-C010

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The NVIDIA MFA1A00-C010 is qualified for deployment across NVIDIA's professional GPU platforms, including the H100, H200, and L40S series, as well as select DGX systems and OEM server configurations that implement NVIDIA NVLink or equivalent high-speed fabric standards. This 10-meter active optical cable connects GPU clusters and compute nodes where traditional copper interconnects cannot meet distance or electromagnetic interference requirements. Network engineers and AI infrastructure teams responsible for large-scale training clusters, data centre buildouts, and multi-rack deployments rely on this cable type to maintain full bandwidth between accelerators without signal degradation or the thermal overhead of passive alternatives.

NVIDIA designed the MFA1A00-C010 around the operational realities of modern data centres. The cable itself is an active optical fiber implementation, meaning integrated transceiver optics at each end convert electrical signals to light at the source GPU or switch, then convert them back at the destination. This architecture eliminates the distance limitations and attenuation challenges inherent in passive copper cables. At 10 meters, the MFA1A00-C010 bridges gaps between racks, enables flexible cabinet arrangements, and supports redundancy topologies where passive interconnects would require repeaters or signal conditioning. Power delivery happens entirely through the connected device—no separate PSU or inline power injector is needed—simplifying installation and reducing cable complexity in already-dense server environments.

Performance metrics reflect NVIDIA's commitment to non-blocking fabric design. The cable sustains up to 100 Gbps unidirectional throughput, matching the native speed of modern NVLink interconnects and ensuring that GPU-to-GPU or GPU-to-switch communication does not become a bottleneck in bandwidth-sensitive workloads such as distributed deep learning, molecular dynamics simulations, or financial risk modelling. The part number MFA1A00-C010 is manufactured to strict RoHS, CE, and FCC compliance standards, meeting both UAE and European regulatory frameworks—a critical requirement for enterprises supplying goods across GCC borders. The cable weighs approximately 200 grams and is engineered for repeated flexing and routing through overhead cable trays or under-floor pathways without risk of microbending or performance loss. Operating temperature tolerance spans 0°C to 50°C, encompassing typical data centre ambient conditions and moderate hot-aisle temperatures in well-ventilated facilities.

Storage architects and systems administrators evaluating interconnect options should understand that active optical cables like the MFA1A00-C010 occupy a specific niche in the cost-performance spectrum. Compared to passive copper, NVIDIA active optics carry higher per-cable cost but eliminate the need for multiple shorter cables, repeaters, or re-architecting rack layouts to fit distance constraints. When deploying multi-GPU systems across multiple racks—common in AI labs running large language model training or in HPC clusters handling climate simulation or drug discovery—the 10-meter reach of the MFA1A00-C010 often translates to fewer interconnects and cleaner topology validation. The cable's durability and bend-radius design also reduce field failures and rework costs in production environments where downtime carries direct revenue impact. For teams running validation testing or proof-of-concept clusters, the MFA1A00-C010 is the standard choice when distance or EMI constraints rule out copper alternatives.

Omnixon Global holds stock of the MFA1A00-C010 and related NVIDIA optical interconnect products across our Dubai warehouse and regional distribution hubs. We serve data centre operators, OEM integrators, and enterprise IT teams throughout the GCC, South Asia, and Europe who require reliable supply and technical validation. If your infrastructure team is planning a GPU cluster deployment, expanding existing fabric capacity, or validating a multi-rack topology, we welcome your request for quotation and can support volume orders, expedited delivery, and pre-deployment testing. Contact our technical sales team to discuss your interconnect requirements and confirm compatibility with your target platform configuration.

Interconnect Specifications and Deployment Profiles

• Cable length of 10 meters enables rack-to-rack and cabinet-to-cabinet GPU connectivity without passive repeaters or re-cabling.
• Active optical fiber design with integrated transceiver optics maintains 100 Gbps full-duplex performance across the full cable length.
• NVIDIA-specific connector architecture ensures compatibility with certified H100, H200, L40S, and DGX-series GPU platforms.
• Zero external power requirements; transceiver power draws from the connected GPU or switch port, simplifying provisioning and PSU budgeting.
• RoHS, CE, and FCC certifications validate compliance for deployment across UAE, GCC, EU, and global markets.
• Operating temperature range of 0°C to 50°C covers standard data centre environments and moderate hot-aisle configurations.
• High-flex optical fiber and engineered bend-radius design reduce microbending loss and extend field lifespan in active production clusters.