NVIDIA 5M Passive Fiber Cable

The NVIDIA MFP7E20-N005 is a 5 meter fiber optic cable that gives network teams an easy, reliable way to link high-speed equipment inside the rack or across adjacent rows. It is built with multimode fiber and arrives terminated with MPO-12 connectors that use an APC polish for low-loss performance. Because the cable is passive, there are no embedded electronics to power, cool, or monitor, which keeps installation simple and removes potential failure points.

One MPO-12 connector on the source side fans out to two identical MPO-12 connectors on the destination side. This point-to-multipoint layout is useful when a single switch port needs to feed two devices, when connecting a breakout panel, or when building high-density spine-leaf topologies. Each connector is keyed and labeled for quick orientation, so technicians can complete moves, adds, and changes without confusion.

Multimode fiber excels at short-range, high-bandwidth traffic, making this cable a natural fit for modern data centers, enterprise wiring closets, and lab test benches. It is often routed between top-of-rack switches, clustered servers, and storage arrays where space is limited and port density is critical. The five meter length gives enough slack for clean cable management while keeping signal paths short and efficient.

Deployment is straightforward: remove the dust caps, align the guide pins, click each connector into place, and the link is ready. The passive build helps organizations reduce power consumption and maintenance overhead while still meeting demanding throughput requirements. For network architects who need dependable, high-density connections without unnecessary complexity, the NVIDIA MFP7E20-N005 is an uncomplicated, purpose-built solution.

• 5 meter fiber optic link that uses multimode strands
• MPO-12 APC interface on the source side, fanning out to two MPO-12 APC connectors at the destination
• Passive design that operates without external power or signal regeneration
• Point-to-multipoint configuration suited for breakout panels and high-density switch ports
• Optimized for short-range, high-bandwidth traffic common in data center and enterprise networks