Product Overview

The NVIDIA MFP7E10-Nxxx series is a passive MPO‑12/APC‑to‑MPO‑12/APC multimode fiber cable engineered for short‑reach interconnects in high‑performance data centers. The MFP7E10-N015 (15 meter variant) uses eight active fibers in a Type‑B crossover topology to enable direct attached optical link without polarity reversal adapters. With angled physical contact (APC) 8‑degree polish, back reflections are minimized, ensuring signal integrity for PAM4 modulation up to 800Gb/s.

Each cable is factory‑tested to Telcordia GR‑1435 and supports operating temperatures from 0 to 70°C. The aqua LSZH jacket provides flame retardance while reducing toxic smoke emission, suitable for high‑density switches and GPU clusters. For 15-meter links, the cable utilizes cost-effective OM3 fiber with full performance margin.

Technology & Signal Integrity

Designed for 800G DR8 / 400G DR4 architectures, each cable contains 8 multimode fibers arranged in a crossed pinout. The 8‑degree APC interface reduces optical return loss to >35dB, critical for high baud rate transceivers such as NVIDIA MMA4Z00‑NS (twin‑port OSFP). The passive design consumes zero power and introduces no latency, making it ideal for switch‑to‑switch or switch‑to‑DPU links in NDR InfiniBand fabrics.

Rigorous end‑face geometry testing and IL/RL verification ensure each cable meets the stringent requirements of modern 800G Ethernet and NVLink fabric extensions.

Typical Deployments

• Linking twin‑port OSFP 800Gb/s switches (e.g., Quantum-2) to ConnectX‑7 network adapters across 15‑meter rack spans.
• Connecting NVIDIA BlueField‑3 DPUs (QSFP112 or OSFP) to top‑of‑rack switches in adjacent or same-row positions.
• Spine‑leaf interconnects in storage servers requiring short‑haul OM3 links up to 15m.
• Multimode backbone within a row of racks (≤30m for OM3).

Compatibility

The MFP7E10‑N015 works with any transceiver or system that accepts MPO‑12/APC female connectors and expects Type‑B pinout. Verified compatibility includes:

• NVIDIA MMA4Z00-NS (twin-port OSFP DR8, 800G)
• NVIDIA MMA4Z00-NS400 (single-port OSFP 400G)
• NVIDIA MMA1Z00-NS400 (QSFP112 400G)
• InfiniBand NDR 400G/800G switches and ConnectX‑7 adapters
• Standard 400GbE switches with MPO‑12 APC optical interfaces

Technical Specifications

Selection Guide (MFP7E10‑Nxxx Series)

Note: For lengths above 30m, OM4 fiber is required to guarantee 50m reach. MFP7E10-N015 ships with OM3 fiber by default, which supports native 800G up to 30 meters including patch panels.

Why Choose Starsurge for NVIDIA Optical Cables?

• 100% compatible & tested: Each MFP7E10 cable is verified with NVIDIA transceivers prior to shipping.
• Stock & fast lead: Popular lengths (3m,5m,10m,15m,20m,30m,50m) held in regional warehouse.
• Technical support: Pre‑sales compatibility check and post‑sales troubleshooting.
• Bulk pricing & labeling: Custom serialization / asset tags available for large projects.
• Global shipping: DDP/FedEx/UPS options to USA, EU, APAC, and Middle East.

Service & Support

Hong Kong Starsurge Group offers a 1‑year warranty against manufacturing defects, plus 24‑hr engineering response. We provide cleaning and inspection guidance to maintain optimal insertion loss. For deployment over 30m or custom hybrid cables (MPO to duplex), please contact our solutions team.

Frequently Asked Questions

Handling Precautions

• Do not remove dust caps until the moment of installation. Contamination is the #1 cause of link degradation.
• Always clean both cable connector and transceiver optical receptacle using an MPO‑APC specific cleaner.
• Do not bend the cable tighter than 30 mm radius, especially near connectors.
• Never mix MPO‑APC (green/slanted) with MPO‑UPC (blue/flat) — physical damage will occur.
• Comply with standard ESD precautions when handling pluggable transceivers, although the cable itself is passive.

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Key Facts at a glance

Compatibility Matrix (Validated)

Buyer Checklist for MFP7E10‑Nxxx Cables

• ☑ Confirmed transceiver connector type: MPO‑12/APC (green) or UPC? (APC required)
• ☑ Measured link distance: ≤30 meters for OM3 (including patch panels) — MFP7E10-N015 is 15m, well within limit
• ☑ Polarity requirement: Most NVIDIA switches require Type‑B crossover (this cable provides it)
• ☑ Routing: Minimum bend radius 30mm — enough space in cable managers?
• ☑ Bulk quantities: Request custom label and length tolerance requirements.

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Related Guides & Resources

• How to identify MPO polarity: Type‑A, Type‑B, Type‑C explained (download PDF)
• Best practices for cleaning MPO/APC connectors in 800G networks
• NVIDIA InfiniBand NDR cable matrix: when to use multimode vs single‑mode