NVIDIA/Mellanox MCP1660-W00AE Compatible 400G QSFP-DD 8 x 50G PAM4 Ethernet Passive Copper Twinax Cable

Product Highlights

• HT-manufactured compatible alternative for NVIDIA/Mellanox MCP1660-W00AE
• 400G aggregate connectivity at 400Gbps
• Interface configuration: QSFP-DD to QSFP-DD
• Passive Twinax / Copper
• Length configurations covered: 0.5m (2ft), 1m (3ft), 1.5m (5ft), 2m (7ft), 2.5m (8ft) and 3m (10ft)
• Conductor specification: 30AWG
• Power consumption: 0.1W Per End
• Operating temperature: 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F)

Available Lengths and Corresponding Part Numbers

The documented configurations are 0.5m (2ft), 1m (3ft), 1.5m (5ft), 2m (7ft), 2.5m (8ft) and 3m (10ft). Each link below opens the separate product page for that physical length and its corresponding OEM part number. Select the exact assembly required by the route and purchase order; custom project lengths can be discussed separately.

Compatible OEM Part Numbers

• MCP1660-W00AE30
• MCP1660-W001E30
• MCP1660-W01AE30
• MCP1660-W002E26
• MCP1660-W02AE26
• MCP1660-W003E26

Specifications

Applications and Deployment

Passive twinax cables are commonly selected for short switch-to-switch, switch-to-server and accelerator connections within or between nearby racks. With no separate optical conversion stage, they offer a simple low-power physical link. The assembly must nevertheless remain within the length, signaling rate and qualification limits accepted by both hosts. For this series, the listed interface is QSFP-DD to QSFP-DD and the aggregate rate is 400G. The stated application is 400G Ethernet.

Cable Construction and Routing

The specification table records the conductor specification is 30AWG; the jacket material is PET (OFNR); the minimum bend radius is 33mm; the operating temperature is 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F); the power consumption is 0.1W Per End. Use those values when preparing the rack pathway and receiving checklist. Do not pull a connector by its cable, compress the run under tight ties or force excess length into a sharp coil. Connector protection should remain in place until the assembly is ready for insertion.

Mixed-Vendor Network Operation

A mixed-vendor link should be documented at both ends, not treated as one generic connection. Confirm which OEM identity each host expects and whether the two ends use the same compatibility requirement. The related brand links below help locate equivalent-length assemblies, while the physical form factor and lane arrangement must still agree across the complete path. For this series, keep the interface rate, DAC construction and length-specific OEM reference together throughout that review.

NVIDIA/Mellanox Compatibility and Factory Testing

Testing addresses the brand-specific identification as well as the operating link and available diagnostics. The same physical cable family can require a different host identity for another equipment vendor, so the intended platform should be supplied when a deployment combines multiple brands or unusual hardware revisions. Series-level inspection is followed by the exact length and OEM configuration selected for dispatch. Functional verification includes link establishment and diagnostic indications where the host exposes them.

Ordering Information

For mixed-vendor projects, identify the equipment at both ends along with the OEM reference, length and quantity. Order each compatibility version under its own part number. If spare assemblies are required, list them separately so labels and test records remain unambiguous. For this series, follow the corresponding length link, quote that exact OEM part number and keep different lengths on separate order lines. HT part number MCP1660-W00AE identifies the product family; the linked page provides the final length-specific identity.

Quality Assurance and Packaging

Both ends are inspected and the complete assembly is powered up for a functional check before packing. Connectors are protected individually and the cable is secured without tight bends. Optional labels can distinguish host brand, OEM reference and length for easier spares management. Both connector ends are inspected as part of the complete assembly, and protective packing is selected to avoid tight bends during transport and storage.

Shipping and Lead Time

Standard configurations normally ship within one to three working days, with production lead times confirmed for larger quantities. International courier, air freight and sea freight are available; customer courier accounts and nominated forwarders are accepted.

Frequently Asked Questions