Manufacturer reference image. Included components follow the selected part number.

NETWORK CABLE

MCA7K20-X002

NVIDIA MCA7K20-X002

P/N:MCA7K20-X002SKU: 980-9IAQ5-00X002SwitchInfra item:7895Brand: NVIDIA
Specifications
Medialinear active copper
imageNoteManufacturer reference image. Included components follow the selected part number.
ConnectorsOSFP to 4 x OSFP
Part NumberMCA7K20-X002
Branch count4
Thermal profileIHS to RHS
Interconnect typeLACC
Branch data rate (Gb/s)400
Nominal cable length (m)2.0
Aggregate data rate (Gb/s)1600
Manufacturer lifecycle phasePrototype

Before you order

  • Confirm the exact SKU, part number, specification option and quantity.
  • Confirm the host platform, port, electrical interface and firmware requirements.
  • Confirm availability, lead time, destination and applicable service terms before payment.
Description
NVIDIA Linear Active copper splitter cable, 1600Gb/s to 4x400Gb/s, OSFP to 4xOSFP, 2m, IHS to RHS

Product questions & answers

How many outputs does the assembly have?

The exact CX9 descriptions and form-factor column specify four 400G OSFP branches from a 1.6T OSFP head.

How do the two thermal options differ?

The 980-9IAQ5 group is IHS-to-RHS; the 980-9IAQ6 group is RHS-to-RHS. These are separate OPNs, not interchangeable labels.

What Q3200 restriction applies to RHS variants?

OPNs 980-9IAQ6-00X001 and 980-9IAQ6-00X002 cannot use Q3200 ports 17, 18, 35 or 36; those ports also lack split mode.

How should a four-way breakout be planned?

Planning guidance: map four 400G logical links, then qualify the switch mode, receiving ports, cooling arrangement and exact OPN against the applicable release table. A family-level breakout diagram is not an approved equipment set.

How should connector exit clearance be planned?

Follow the exact assembly drawing and its bend-radius limits. Leave room for connector insertion and removal, avoid strain at the connector, and keep the routing clear of airflow and service access. The linked installation guide gives general handling guidance, not an exact bend-radius value for this SKU.

What distinguishes XDR signaling from NDR?

XDR uses 200G-PAM4 signaling; NDR uses 100G-PAM4. Equal aggregate bandwidth alone does not establish interoperability.

Does an XDR optic automatically downshift to NDR?

Do not assume downshifting. NVIDIA describes the cited XDR optical path at 200G-PAM4 and places NDR/HDR backward support in the switch-cage context. Check the exact host, optical module and firmware support together; the shared connector does not establish a lower-rate mode.

Can copper assemblies connect to Q3450 CPO data ports?

No. NVIDIA identifies these as fiber interfaces. A compatible fiber path and optical endpoints are required.

Describe what you need. You can start without a confirmed quantity or host model.

Channel and project resources

Move your next customer decision forward

Start with your current portfolio, a product family or an incomplete project list. Choose the material that fits your responsibility.

OA03 · NVIDIA

AI Ethernet, adapters and optical or cable interconnects.

980-9IAQ5-00X002

BOM and open-items review

Keep the original part numbers and quantities together with the questions that affect a project decision.

Start with
Your existing list, uploaded BOM or a short description of the requirement. Incomplete lists are welcome.
Use this to prepare
An open-items table with original line references, missing inputs, responsible people and next actions.
Share your project list →Read the practical brief (English)Download the worksheet