NDR OSFP copper cables technical selection questions
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NDR OSFP copper cables technical selection questions
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Is MCP4Y10-N002 a breakout cable?
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No. It is a 2 m point-to-point twin-port OSFP cable. Eight 100G-PAM4 lanes carry two logical 400G links.
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- MCP4Y10-Nxxx Twin-port 2x400Gb/s OSFP to 2x400Gb/s OSFP Passive DAC Product Specifications | MCP4Y10-Nxxx Twin-port 2x400Gb/s OSFP to 2x400Gb/s OSFP Passive DAC Product Specifications
- MCP4Y10-Nxxx Product Specifications
Which thermal shell is supplied?
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The standard MCP4Y10-N002 has two finned ends. -FLT and -FTF are separate variants; a generic DGX family application does not make this finned assembly fit a flat-top cage.
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- MCP4Y10-Nxxx Twin-port 2x400Gb/s OSFP to 2x400Gb/s OSFP Passive DAC Product Specifications | MCP4Y10-Nxxx Twin-port 2x400Gb/s OSFP to 2x400Gb/s OSFP Passive DAC Product Specifications
- MCP4Y10-Nxxx Product Specifications
Where is this cable documented for use?
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NVIDIA describes Quantum-2 NDR and Spectrum-4 Ethernet switch interlinks. The exact SKU is in the cited Quantum-2 validated list.
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Which wire-gauge evidence is used?
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The exact 2 m portfolio and mechanical-row evidence support 26 AWG. A broader overview says 30 AWG through 2 m; retain that discrepancy for label/drawing review rather than substituting another OPN.
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Where does forward error correction take place?
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The FAQ places FEC in the switch and network adapter. Match the supported endpoint configuration; a cable does not independently fix a FEC mismatch.
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Why can a cable have two minimum bend radii?
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The connector exit generally needs a larger bend radius than the cable body. Follow the exact assembly drawing and leave adequate space behind the rack door.
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What rate does each MCP7Y00-N002 tail provide?
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Each of the two OSFP tails carries 400G using four 100G-PAM4 lanes. The head carries 800G in aggregate.
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What is its thermal construction?
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It has a finned twin-port OSFP head and flat single-port OSFP tails. It is not the -FLT version.
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- Validated and Supported Cables and Switches | ConnectX-7 Firmware RN
- MCP7Y00-Nxxx 800Gbps Twin-port 2x400G OSFP to 2x400G OSFP Passive DAC Splitter | MCP7Y00-Nxxx 800Gbps Twin-port 2x400G OSFP to 2x400G OSFP Passive DAC Splitter
Can the tails plug into BlueField-3 QSFP112 cages?
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No. NVIDIA’s use-case guidance distinguishes OSFP ConnectX-7 tails from QSFP112 endpoints. Choose the cable ending in the actual host form factor.
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What does P-Rel mean in this record?
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The cited manufacturer lifecycle legend defines P-Rel as GA level. It does not provide an inventory, delivery or offered-batch test guarantee.