Sourced for enterprise IT teams, the Mellanox MAM1Q00A-QSA (MAM1Q00A-QSA - Mellanox 40GbE QSFP/SFP+ Etherner Cable Adapter) is a Network Adapters component appropriate for new-build, expansion, or warranty-replacement procurement. Technical specifications include network speed of 40 GbE, features of QSFP. Appropriate for enterprise core-aggregation tier, hyperscale leaf-spine fabric expansion, EVE-NG / GNS3 lab environments at scale, and matched-pair high-availability switching deployments. Pro Disk Network maintains the MAM1Q00A-QSA in our enterprise inventory and verifies each unit against manufacturer datasheet specifications prior to listing. New stock ships factory-sealed where available; refurbished units are tested under load before dispatch and ship with a 90-day Pro Disk Network functional warranty. Same-day dispatch on in-stock orders placed before 3pm ET; free standard ground shipping on US orders over $150.
The MAM1Q00A-QSA is a Mellanox network adapters component with network speed 40 GbE, features QSFP. Pro Disk Network sells the MAM1Q00A-QSA for $97.60 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day return guarantee.
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Quick Answer: Is the MAM1Q00A-QSA compatible with my switch?
Pro Disk Network validates every MAM1Q00A-QSA against the target switch's published compatibility matrix before shipment. If you let us know your switch model and firmware version, we will confirm fitment and code the module appropriately (Cisco-coded, Juniper-coded, HPE-coded, etc.) at no extra charge.
How fast does the MAM1Q00A-QSA ship?
If in stock, the MAM1Q00A-QSA ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
The MAM1Q00A-QSA is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.
Spine-Leaf Fabric — Top-of-rack 25G/100G aggregation between leaf and spine switches. Match speed and form factor across both endpoints.
Server Uplink — 10G/25G server-to-leaf uplink — pair with matching DAC or AOC at the host NIC to avoid optic mismatch.
DCI (Data Center Interconnect) — Inter-DC routing or aggregation. LR4/LR8 transceivers for 10–80 km, ER4 for 40 km, ZR4 for coherent long-haul.
Campus Distribution — Catalyst-class campus distribution between IDF and MDF closets. PoE+ where wireless APs and IP phones share infrastructure.
What is the MAM1Q00A-QSA?
The MAM1Q00A-QSA is a Mellanox enterprise networking device with network speed 40 GbE and features QSFP, manufactured by Mellanox. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM ET, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.
Pros & Cons of MAM1Q00A-QSA
Pros
Same-day US shipping cuts deployment downtime
Cons
Not for hyperscale ZR coherent — different SKU family
Some vendors deprecate firmware on EOL part numbers
Mismatched optic+switch firmware can require manual override
Frequently Asked Questions about MAM1Q00A-QSA
Is the MAM1Q00A-QSA a genuine Mellanox part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every MAM1Q00A-QSA as factory-original Mellanox inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned Mellanox servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
Is the MAM1Q00A-QSA compatible with my switch?
Pro Disk Network validates every MAM1Q00A-QSA against the target switch's published compatibility matrix before shipment. If you let us know your switch model and firmware version, we will confirm fitment and code the module appropriately (Cisco-coded, Juniper-coded, HPE-coded, etc.) at no extra charge.
How fast does the MAM1Q00A-QSA ship?
If in stock, the MAM1Q00A-QSA ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
What is the warranty on the MAM1Q00A-QSA?
New MAM1Q00A-QSA units carry the full Mellanox manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (90 days refurbished). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the MAM1Q00A-QSA?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.
Optic Coding, Vendor Lock-In, and Multi-Vendor Compatibility
Networking optics — SFP, SFP+, QSFP+, QSFP28 — are physically interoperable across vendors but logically restricted by firmware coding. The MAM1Q00A-QSA is coded for a specific vendor family at our factory step before shipping, which preserves the OEM warranty workflow and allows the optic to be recognised without ‘service unsupported-transceiver’ CLI overrides. Mixing third-party optics with same-vendor optics in the same chassis is safe; mixing across vendor codings sometimes triggers warnings in the switch log.
Bandwidth Sizing for Spine-Leaf, EVPN-VXLAN, and Hyperconverged Storage
For EVPN-VXLAN overlays, the MAM1Q00A-QSA carries the underlay tunnels in addition to the workload traffic. Plan for VXLAN encapsulation overhead (50 bytes) plus MTU headroom; set the underlay MTU to 9216 (jumbo frames) and the overlay MTU to 9000. Make sure both the MAM1Q00A-QSA and the connected NICs support jumbo frames — some older NICs cap at 9000-byte payloads even when jumbo-enabled.