MMA1T00-HS: NVIDIA HDR 200Gb/s QSFP56 MPO Optical Transceiver
Also listed as: MMA1T00-HS-OEM
The NVIDIA MMA1T00-HS is a 200Gb/s HDR QSFP56 optical transceiver operating over 850nm multimode fibre for Quantum InfiniBand and Spectrum Ethernet switches.
Specifications
| Part number | MMA1T00-HS |
|---|---|
| Brand | NVIDIA |
| Type | Transceivers |
| Other numbers | MMA1T00-HS-OEM |
| Status | current |
| Form factor | QSFP56 |
| Speed | 200Gb/s InfiniBand / 200GbE |
| Wavelength nm | 850 |
| Connector | MPO-12 |
| Cable type | Multimode Fibre |
| Max distance m | 100 |
About the MMA1T00-HS
The NVIDIA MMA1T00-HS is a 200Gb/s QSFP56 shortwave optical transceiver designed for high-performance computing, AI clusters, and high-throughput storage networks. Utilizing 4 lanes of 50Gb/s PAM4 modulation at 850nm, it provides reach up to 100 meters on OM4 multimode cabling. It delivers low latency and high bandwidth for distributed GPU training and scientific simulations.
Compatibility
Compatible with NVIDIA Quantum QM8700 and QM8790 HDR InfiniBand switches, Spectrum SN4600 Ethernet switches, and ConnectX-6 adapters. It functions reliably in both InfiniBand and Ethernet operating modes, adapting automatically to the host subsystem configuration and software environment.
How to identify a genuine unit
Housed in a standard QSFP56 casing with a blue extraction pull tab and printed NVIDIA Mellanox label. The label contains product code MMA1T00-HS, manufacturing date, and serial number. The transceiver provides comprehensive digital optical monitoring readable via Mellanox Firmware Tools and switch operating systems.
Buying used
Inspect the MPO optical ferrule using an inspection microscope to confirm that all 12 optical channels are clean and scratch-free. Verify that the module locks into the switch cage cleanly and that Mellanox software tools report normal optical levels across all 4 PAM4 transmission lanes.
Fits these models
Works together
How the NVIDIA MMA1T00-HS connects to servers, storage and the network: 3 ways, with the hardware on each path.
iSCSI and NVMe/TCP over Ethernet
Keep the speed the same at all three points: a 25GbE server, a 25GbE switch port and a 25GbE array port. Mixed speeds work but the slowest link sets the pace.
Adapters for the server
MCX755106AS-HEAT NVIDIA ConnectX-7 Dual-Port 200Gb/s NDR200 InfiniBand and 200GbE QSFP112 PCIe 5.0 x16 Adapter
540-BCVE Dell NVIDIA Mellanox ConnectX-6 VPI Single Port 200Gb/s HDR InfiniBand / 200GbE PCIe Adapter
540-BDDW Dell NVIDIA Mellanox ConnectX-6 VPI Dual Port 200Gb/s HDR InfiniBand / 200GbE PCIe Adapter
Switches
NVIDIA Spectrum SN2010 half-width 1U
NVIDIA Spectrum SN2410 1U fixed switch
NVIDIA Spectrum SN2700 1U fixed switch
NVIDIA Spectrum-2 SN3420 1U fixed switch
Storage
HPE Alletra Storage MP 2U rack
File storage (NFS and SMB)
Front-end ports face the clients; back-end ports (on scale-out systems) connect the nodes to each other and need their own switch pair.
Switches
NVIDIA Spectrum SN2010 half-width 1U
NVIDIA Spectrum SN2410 1U fixed switch
NVIDIA Spectrum SN2700 1U fixed switch
NVIDIA Spectrum-2 SN3420 1U fixed switch
Storage
HPE Alletra Storage MP 2U rack
Hyperconverged cluster
Plan at least two 25GbE ports per node to two switches; all-NVMe clusters often move to 100GbE.
HCI nodes
HPE SimpliVity 325 Gen10 Plus v2 1U rack
HPE SimpliVity 380 Gen10 G 2U rack
HPE SimpliVity 325 Gen10 1U rack
HPE SimpliVity 380 Gen10 2U rack
Switches
NVIDIA Spectrum SN2010 half-width 1U
NVIDIA Spectrum SN2410 1U fixed switch
NVIDIA Spectrum SN2700 1U fixed switch
NVIDIA Spectrum-2 SN3420 1U fixed switch
Plan and size it
- Draw this setup in the topology planner mrplanb.com
- Add up rack power and space rack-density.com
- iSCSI explained mrplanb.com
- Virtualization storage Ledger: scored storage platforms mrplanb.com
- Network monitoring tools compared mrplanb.com
Check compatibility with NVIDIA
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that NVIDIA has tested with the NVIDIA MMA1T00-HS.
- Compatibility NVIDIA Qualified System Catalog (certified GPU servers)
- Specifications NVIDIA Networking documentation (adapters, switches, cables)
- Support NVIDIA Enterprise Support
FAQ
Can the MMA1T00-HS operate in both InfiniBand and Ethernet modes?
Yes, it supports both HDR 200Gb/s InfiniBand and 200GbE Ethernet traffic.
What optical connector does it require?
It utilizes an APC MPO-12 multimode connector.
Buying or selling MMA1T00-HS?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- NVIDIA Quantum InfiniBand Transceivers Guide, checked 2026-10-27