OSFP-IHS (Integrated Heat Sink): The standard variant for switch deployments. The integrated heat sink provides direct thermal contact with switch cage cooling systems. This is the
Ideal for air-cooled OSFP switches, such as standard Ethernet switches relying on chassis fan airflow for cooling. Suited for hybrid cooling setups, like NVIDIA DGX H100 Cedar systems connecting to air
NVIDIA MMA4Z00-NS (980-9I510-00NS00) compatible OSFP 800G 2xSR4 MMF module with Broadcom DSP & Broadcom VCSEL ensures stable 800G
FS #400G #OSFP finned top VSR4 and DR4 modules feature a finned top design that works seamlessly with air-cooled switches, ensuring continuous stable operation at ultra-low power...
The GB300 NVL72 uses a hybrid cooling architecture: CPUs, GPUs, and NVSwitch components are liquid‑cooled, while OSFP modules, storage
The OSFP (Octal Small Form Factor Pluggable) has become one of the most widely adopted pluggable form factors for 800G optical modules in high
Cisco''s 51.2T liquid-cooled switch represents a significant leap forward in data center technology. By integrating direct-to-chip liquid cooling, the company is
Compare OSFP-IHS and OSFP-RHS thermal designs for 800G and 1.6T optical modules. Learn how to choose the right OSFP solution for air-cooled, liquid-cooled, and AI data center
Secure Firmware boot and update features Di rent parts for XDR and for 800GbE IHS version used in Quantum-3, and air-cooled Spectrum-6 switches. RHS version is used in Quantum-3, liquid-cooled
NVIDIA MQM9700-NS2F Quantum-2 NDR InfiniBand Switch, 64 x 400Gb/s Ports, 32 OSFP Cages, Managed, Power-to-connector (P2C) Airflow (forward), with 1-year Service NVIDIA/Mellanox
NVIDIA Quantum-X800: The Magic of Twin-Port OSFP in the 144-Port Powerhouse The Quantum-X800 (specifically the Q3400-RA switch series) is designed to be the "central nervous system" of the AI
Designed for air-cooled switches, especially traditional rack-mounted Ethernet switches. Improves cooling efficiency in airflow channels,
Combining the thermal characteristics of both finned-top and flat-top designs, it is suitable for air-cooled switches, liquid-cooling systems, or environments where dust protection is required.
SN5610 Features: - 64 OSFP ports supporting 10Gbps - 800Gbps speeds. - Air-cooled with 4 + 1 redundant fan units. - 2 + 2 redundant 2000W
Aria Switch 1.6T High Radix. A 4RU air-cooled unit based on the 102.4T TH6 ASIC, with 128 x 800G OSFP ports. Aria Switch 1.6T.
Finned-top (OSFP-IHS, Open-top): This design leverages airflow convection for thermal management by maximizing air movement over its surface. It enhances cooling efficiency without
This switch use connector cages that house two 400Gb/s ports in a single cage called 2x400G (800G) twin-port OSFP and are used exclusively in these air
OSFP-XD While the OSFP1600 supports future switch silicon with 200 Gb/s electrical lanes, there is broad interest in 1.6 Tb/s optics modules with the 100 Gb/s electrical lane ecosystem. The OSFP-XD
In the OSFP standard, IHS and RHS represent two different heat dissipation paths, which differ significantly in structural design, thermal
Finned Top OSFP-IHS works well in traditional air-cooled switches with strong, uniform airflow. Closed Top OSFP-IHS is preferred in high-density switches where airflow control and
High-performance data center and AI workloads are power-intensive, outpacing efficiency improvements in air-cooling technology. Power
NVIDIA/Mellanox C8180 (900-9X81E-00EX-ST0) ConnectX-8 InfiniBand & Ethernet SuperNIC, Socket-Direct XDR 800Gb/s PAM4 200G/Lane, Single-Port OSFP,
FIBERSTAMP OSFP modules offer flexible packaging options to match different cooling scenarios, helping you maximize performance and energy efficiency. Three OSFP Packaging Options: Finned
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These modules have built-in cooling fins that protrude from the module into the airflow path. Application: Required for the Quantum-X800 switch side. Why: The switch relies on high-velocity air
This article introduces two thermal designs for OSFP IHS and OSFP RHS optical modules, explaining their main differences in structure, heat
For smaller-scale platforms or integration with existing infrastructures, the NVIDIA Quantum-X800 Q3200 2U air-cooled configuration switch is ideal. This system houses two independent switches
Cofan''s air-cooled OSFP thermal modules are engineered to meet the growing thermal demands of next-generation AI servers and high-speed telecommunications infrastructure.
Q: Can I use OSFP-RHS in an air-cooled Ethernet switch? A: Generally no. Air-cooled Ethernet switches require the IHS (finned-top) variant because the module itself must dissipate heat. Using RHS
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