- Is this cable active or passive?
- It is an active optical cable: the QSFP+ connectors contain optics, so it draws power from the port. That is why it can run 10 meters where passive copper QSFP+ cables typically stop around 5 to 7 meters.
- Will it work in a 40GbE QSFP+ switch port?
- Yes, it is built for 40GbE QSFP+ ports and is listed for Lenovo ThinkSystem and System x gear. Check that your switch port is QSFP+ and not QSFP28, which uses a different connector standard.
- Can I use it for 100G?
- No. It is a 40G QSFP+ cable. For 100G you need QSFP28 optics or cables, and this MTP assembly will not link at 100G.
- What is the difference from a copper QSFP+ cable?
- Copper DACs are cheaper and fine for short in-rack runs, but they are stiff and heavy and lose signal over distance. This OM3 fiber cable is lighter, easier to route and reaches 10 meters.
- Do I need to clean the MTP ends?
- Yes. MTP/MPO connectors are sensitive to dust and oil, so clean both ends before plugging in and keep the dust caps on when unplugged. Dirty ends are the most common cause of link errors.
- Does it come with transceivers?
- No. The QSFP+ modules are built into the cable ends, so you plug the MTP connectors into your QSFP+ ports or MTP adapter panels. No separate optics are needed.
- Where is the Lenovo 00VX003 10m QSFP+ MTP-MTP OM3 MMF Cable cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $15.59, 93% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Lenovo 00VX003 10m QSFP+ MTP-MTP OM3 MMF Cable?
- 8 stores we checked sell it, including Amazon, Newegg.com, eBay, itdevicesonline.com, IP Security Depot.