A: No, due to mechanical and electrical differences, OSFP modules are not compatible with OSFP-XD ports, and vice-versa. Mechanical keying features on
To address a wide range of AI and data center networking scenarios, NADDOD offers six 1.6T OSFP optical transceiver models. These modules differ
An OSFP/OSFP800 or OSFP1600 module (see section 3, section 4 and section 11) includes an air-cooled integrated heatsink (IHS) with a closed top (see section 3.3) or an open top (see section 3.4),
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
IHS modules integrate their own heatsink and are ideal for traditional air-cooled switches and general-purpose infrastructures. In contrast, RHS
The OSFP (Octal Small Form Factor Pluggable) has become one of the most widely adopted pluggable form factors for 800G optical modules in high
Learn the differences between OSFP IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) and OSFP RHS (Riding Heat Sink) transceivers, including thermal design, cooling
The G300 powers new Cisco N9364F-SG3 switches, offering 64 ports of 1.6T OSFP connectivity in a compact form factor, delivering
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.
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
Designed specifically for OSFP (Octal Small Form-Factor Pluggable) applications, these modules leverage advanced aluminum heat sink technologies—including extruded, skived fin, and zipper fin
Built-in Broadcom 3nm DSP (Sian3 BCM83628) Fully validated for interoperability with NVIDIA Quantum-X800 air-cooled switches Compatible with NVIDIA DGX
To fit 64 connections into one rack unit (1U, or 1RU), it uses 32 OSFP connectors and each physical connector provides dual NDR ports. The
As 800G and 1.6T optics increase power density, OSFP thermal design becomes critical. Learn the differences between OSFP-IHS and OSFP-RHS, and
The switch has 64 high-speed OSFP ports (ports 0–63) supporting interface speeds up to 1.6TbE, with flexible channelization options to operate at 800GbE, 400GbE, 200GbE, or 100GbE,
It features 144 ports at 800Gb/s distributed across 72 Octal Small Form-Factor Pluggable (OSFP) cages. The switch''s high radix supports a two-level fat-tree
In general: Finned Top OSFP-IHS works well in traditional air-cooled switches with strong, uniform airflow. Closed Top OSFP-IHS is preferred in high
Discover the differences between finned-top and flat-top OSFP optical transceivers. Learn which design suits 400G vs 800G applications and cooling needs.
Detailed analysis of OSFP and QSFP-DD form factors for 800G optical modules. Compare specifications, thermal management, backward compatibility, and choose the right solution
Heat dissipation and electric shielding techniques and apparatuses are disclosed to enable the operation of OSFP modules at higher bandwidths. OSFP compatible techniques are discussed including the
The DGX rack uses liquid cooling internally, while switches remain air-cooled—requiring a Finned-to-Flat configuration to bridge different thermal
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
More Efficient Air Cooling Capability: The OSFP IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) uses an integrated heatsink structure, suitable for mainstream air-cooled data center environments. The
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