NVIDIA/Mellanox QSFP-400G-AE Compatible 400G QSFP112 4 x 100G PAM4 InfiniBand NDR Active Electrical Cable

Product Highlights

• HT-manufactured compatible alternative for NVIDIA/Mellanox QSFP-400G-AE
• 400G aggregate connectivity at 400Gbps
• Interface configuration: QSFP112 to QSFP112
• Active DAC (AEC) / Copper
• Length configurations covered: 1m (3ft)
• Conductor specification: 32AWG
• Power consumption: <8W Per End
• Operating temperature: 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F)

Available Lengths and Corresponding Part Numbers

The documented series configuration is 1m (3ft). Use the relevant OEM reference below together with the HT identity and required length when requesting a quotation. If another length carries a different OEM part number, it must be reviewed and ordered as that distinct configuration.

Compatible OEM Part Numbers

• QSFP-400G-AE01

Specifications

Applications and Deployment

For an AEC connection, matching the connector shape is only the first step. The host must support the electrical signaling, retiming behavior and aggregate rate of the complete assembly. Thermal planning is particularly important when many active ends populate adjacent ports. For this series, the listed interface is QSFP112 to QSFP112 and the aggregate rate is 400G.

Quality Assurance and Packaging

Each assembly receives a visual connector inspection and functional link check before it is coiled and protected. Packaging is selected to avoid compressing the cable into a tight bundle, and optional rack-based labels help maintain an orderly installation when many identical interfaces are populated together. Both connector ends are inspected as part of the complete assembly, and protective packing is selected to avoid tight bends during transport and storage.

Cable Construction and Routing

For this assembly, the conductor specification is 32AWG; the jacket material is PET; the minimum bend radius is 26.5mm; the operating temperature is 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F); the power consumption is <8W Per End. These parameters belong in the installation review rather than being treated as catalogue trivia. Route the cable through its intended managers without tension, avoid pressure close to the connector boots and leave enough space to operate the latches. Any service loop must respect the stated bend limit.

High-Density Rack Integration

In a densely populated rack, connector access and airflow are part of the link design. Choose the shortest length that follows the managed path comfortably, avoid tight bundles around the connector housings and preserve room for latch operation. Where power consumption is listed, include every populated interface in the host thermal budget rather than assessing a single cable in isolation. For this series, keep the interface rate, AEC construction and length-specific OEM reference together throughout that review.

Ordering Information

Provide the exact part number, length, quantity and target interface density. For multi-rack projects, list each length separately and identify any preferred carton grouping. Host model and software information can be included for a compatibility review before production or dispatch. 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 QSFP-400G-AE identifies the product family; the linked page provides the final length-specific identity.

NVIDIA/Mellanox Compatibility and Factory Testing

The assembly is evaluated for host recognition and stable link operation, with diagnostics checked where the interface provides them. This approach verifies more than electrical or optical continuity. Exact platform and firmware information remains valuable in high-density deployments because port mode and qualification policy can differ within the same connector family. 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.

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