MCP1650-V01AE30 QSFP/CX7 Cable — 200G QSFP56 Passive DAC, 1.5m – NVIDIA DGX Spark Compatible
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NVIDIA DGX Spark compatible — 200G QSFP56 passive DAC cable, 1.5 m
→ DGX Spark interconnect reference — approved part numbers, real-world throughput, and what to buy at two, three and four or more nodes.
Part Number: MCP1650-V01AE30 (NVIDIA / Mellanox equivalent)
Description: QSFP56 Passive Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cable, 200G-rated, 1.5 m (4.9 ft)
The MCP1650-V01AE30 is the 1.5 m version of our MCP1650-V00AE30 DGX Spark cable: the same QSFP56 connectors, the same 200GbE Ethernet coding and the same ConnectX-7 compatibility, with more reach. At 1.5 m it covers a run to a top-of-rack switch a few units away, or a ring spread across a shelf, while keeping the thinner, more flexible 30 AWG conductors of the shorter lengths.
Each ConnectX-7 QSFP port on the DGX Spark operates at up to 200 Gb/s, which this 200G cable matches exactly. Because the NVIDIA GB10 reference design is shared across the ecosystem, the same cable also works on the OEM GB10 systems, including the Dell Pro Max with GB10, HP ZGX Nano AI Station and ASUS Ascent GX10.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number | MCP1650-V01AE30 (NVIDIA / Mellanox equivalent) |
| Interface | QSFP56 |
| Cable Rating | 200G-rated (4 x 50G PAM4 lanes) |
| Link speed on DGX Spark / GB10 systems | Up to 200 Gb/s per port |
| Cable Type | Passive Direct Attach Copper (DAC) |
| Length | 1.5 m (4.9 ft) |
| Gauge | 30 AWG twinax |
| Power Draw | Under 0.1 W (no active components) |
| Connector Type | QSFP56 on both ends |
| Connector Gender | Male to male |
| Port Used | ConnectX-7 QSFP port |
| Port Mode | Ethernet (with RoCE), not InfiniBand |
| Standards | QSFP56 MSA, IEEE 802.3bj, IEEE 802.3cd, RoHS |
How Many Units Can You Connect?
- 2 units: one cable, port to port. No switch.
- 3 units: three cables in a ring, using both QSFP ports on every unit. Still no switch.
- 4 units, no switch: four cables in a ring. It works, but it needs a custom NCCL topology and NVIDIA does not support it. How it's done →
- 4 or more units with a switch: the supported route. One cable per unit into a QSFP-DD switch port, with each port pinned to 200G.
Choose Your Length
| Length | Part number | Gauge | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 m | MCP1650-V00AE30 | 30 AWG | Two units side by side |
| 1 m | MCP1650-V001E30 | 30 AWG | Rings, stacked units, adjacent switch |
| 1.5 m | MCP1650-V01AE30 (this cable) | 30 AWG | Top-of-rack switch, a few units away |
| 2 m | MCP1650-V002E26 | 26 AWG | Desk or shelf to switch, half-rack runs |
| 3 m | MCP1650-V003E26 | 26 AWG | Full-rack runs, longest passive reach |
Good to Know
- No transceivers or adapters required, and no switch for two or three units
- The ConnectX-7 QSFP ports operate in Ethernet mode (with RoCE), not InfiniBand
- On a switch, set each connected port to 200G manually. Left on auto-negotiate, links commonly settle at 50G
- Works across the GB10 ecosystem, which shares the same ConnectX-7 200GbE networking
- The physical location and labeling of the ConnectX-7 port can differ by chassis, so confirm the port location in your vendor manual before cabling
Quick Checklist — Is This the Right Cable?
You have two or more NVIDIA DGX Spark systems (or GB10-based equivalents). You want to link them through their ConnectX-7 QSFP ports, most likely through a nearby switch. You need about 1.5 m of reach, and you want a passive 200G QSFP56 copper cable that runs at the full 200 Gb/s the port supports.
Related Guides
How to Connect Two NVIDIA DGX Spark Systems: The Cable You Need and Why
Why Connect Two (or More) NVIDIA DGX Sparks? Hardware Limits, Topologies, and Scaling Explained
Can You Build a 4-Node DGX Spark Cluster Without a Switch?
MikroTik CRS804 + DGX Spark: The Exact Cables for a 4-Node Cluster
EEPROM coded for NVIDIA / Mellanox ConnectX-7
NVIDIA DGX Spark compatible — 200G QSFP56 passive DAC cable, 1.5 m
→ DGX Spark interconnect reference — approved part numbers, real-world throughput, and what to buy at two, three and four or more nodes.
Part Number: MCP1650-V01AE30 (NVIDIA / Mellanox equivalent)
Description: QSFP56 Passive Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cable, 200G-rated, 1.5 m (4.9 ft)
The MCP1650-V01AE30 is the 1.5 m version of our MCP1650-V00AE30 DGX Spark cable: the same QSFP56 connectors, the same 200GbE Ethernet coding and the same ConnectX-7 compatibility, with more reach. At 1.5 m it covers a run to a top-of-rack switch a few units away, or a ring spread across a shelf, while keeping the thinner, more flexible 30 AWG conductors of the shorter lengths.
Each ConnectX-7 QSFP port on the DGX Spark operates at up to 200 Gb/s, which this 200G cable matches exactly. Because the NVIDIA GB10 reference design is shared across the ecosystem, the same cable also works on the OEM GB10 systems, including the Dell Pro Max with GB10, HP ZGX Nano AI Station and ASUS Ascent GX10.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number | MCP1650-V01AE30 (NVIDIA / Mellanox equivalent) |
| Interface | QSFP56 |
| Cable Rating | 200G-rated (4 x 50G PAM4 lanes) |
| Link speed on DGX Spark / GB10 systems | Up to 200 Gb/s per port |
| Cable Type | Passive Direct Attach Copper (DAC) |
| Length | 1.5 m (4.9 ft) |
| Gauge | 30 AWG twinax |
| Power Draw | Under 0.1 W (no active components) |
| Connector Type | QSFP56 on both ends |
| Connector Gender | Male to male |
| Port Used | ConnectX-7 QSFP port |
| Port Mode | Ethernet (with RoCE), not InfiniBand |
| Standards | QSFP56 MSA, IEEE 802.3bj, IEEE 802.3cd, RoHS |
How Many Units Can You Connect?
- 2 units: one cable, port to port. No switch.
- 3 units: three cables in a ring, using both QSFP ports on every unit. Still no switch.
- 4 units, no switch: four cables in a ring. It works, but it needs a custom NCCL topology and NVIDIA does not support it. How it's done →
- 4 or more units with a switch: the supported route. One cable per unit into a QSFP-DD switch port, with each port pinned to 200G.
Choose Your Length
| Length | Part number | Gauge | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 m | MCP1650-V00AE30 | 30 AWG | Two units side by side |
| 1 m | MCP1650-V001E30 | 30 AWG | Rings, stacked units, adjacent switch |
| 1.5 m | MCP1650-V01AE30 (this cable) | 30 AWG | Top-of-rack switch, a few units away |
| 2 m | MCP1650-V002E26 | 26 AWG | Desk or shelf to switch, half-rack runs |
| 3 m | MCP1650-V003E26 | 26 AWG | Full-rack runs, longest passive reach |
Good to Know
- No transceivers or adapters required, and no switch for two or three units
- The ConnectX-7 QSFP ports operate in Ethernet mode (with RoCE), not InfiniBand
- On a switch, set each connected port to 200G manually. Left on auto-negotiate, links commonly settle at 50G
- Works across the GB10 ecosystem, which shares the same ConnectX-7 200GbE networking
- The physical location and labeling of the ConnectX-7 port can differ by chassis, so confirm the port location in your vendor manual before cabling
Quick Checklist — Is This the Right Cable?
You have two or more NVIDIA DGX Spark systems (or GB10-based equivalents). You want to link them through their ConnectX-7 QSFP ports, most likely through a nearby switch. You need about 1.5 m of reach, and you want a passive 200G QSFP56 copper cable that runs at the full 200 Gb/s the port supports.
Related Guides
How to Connect Two NVIDIA DGX Spark Systems: The Cable You Need and Why
Why Connect Two (or More) NVIDIA DGX Sparks? Hardware Limits, Topologies, and Scaling Explained
Can You Build a 4-Node DGX Spark Cluster Without a Switch?
MikroTik CRS804 + DGX Spark: The Exact Cables for a 4-Node Cluster