Specifications
The ConnectX-8 SuperNIC is designed and validated for operation in data-center servers and other large environments that guarantee proper power supply and airflow conditions.
The SuperNIC is not intended for installation on a desktop or a workstation. Moreover, installing the adapter card in any system without proper power and airflow levels can impact the SuperNIC's functionality and potentially damage it. Failure to meet the environmental requirements listed in this user manual may void the warranty.
Please install the ConnectX-8 SuperNIC in a PCIe slot capable of supplying the required power and airflow.
ConnectX-8 SuperNICs with OSFP form factor support RHS (Riding Heatsink) cage only
Physical | SuperNIC Dimensions: PCIe Half Height, Half Length 2.69 in. x 6.58 in. (68.50mm x 168.40mm) | ||
Interfaces | |||
PCI Express Interface | Gen6 SERDES @ 64GT/s, x16 lanes (Gen 5 compatible) | ||
Optional: Additional PCIe x16 Gen5 @ SERDES 32GT/s through the PCIe auxiliary card and MCIO harness | |||
Networking Port: Single cage OSFP InfiniBand and Ethernet | |||
Data Rate | InfiniBand (Default) | XDR/NDR/HDR/HDR100/EDR/SDR | |
Ethernet | 400/200/100 Gb/s Ethernet | ||
Protocol Support | InfiniBand: IBTA v1.7a Auto-Negotiation: XDR (4 lanes x 200Gb/s per ) port, NDR (4 lanes x 100Gb/s per lane) port, NDR200 (2 lanes x 100Gb/s per lane) port, HDR (50Gb/s per lane) port, HDR100 (2 lane x 50Gb/s per lane) port, EDR (25Gb/s per lane) port, FDR (14.0625Gb/s per lane), 1X/2X/4X SDR (2.5Gb/s per lane). | ||
Ethernet: 400GAUI-4 C2M, 400GBASE-CR4, 200GAUI-2 C2M, 200GAUI-4 C2M, 200GBASE-CR4, 100GAUI-2 C2M, 100GAUI-1 C2M, 100GBASE-CR4, 100GBASE-CR2, 100GBASE-CR1, 50GAUI-2 C2M, 50GAUI-1 C2M, 50GBASE-CR, 50GBASE-R2 , 40GBASE-CR4, 40GBASE-R2, 25GBASE-R, 10GBASE-R, 10GBASE-CX4, 1000BASE-CX, CAUI-4 C2M, 25GAUI C2M, XLAUI C2M , XLPPI, SFI | |||
Capabilities | 900-9X81Q-00CN-ST0 | Secure Boot Enabled, Crypto Enabled with x16 PCIe extension option | |
900-9X81E-00EX-DT0 | Secure Boot Enabled, Crypto Enabled with x16 PCIe Down-Stream Port Extension Option | ||
Electrical and Thermal Specifications | Voltage: 12V, 3.3V, 3.3VAUX | ||
The complete electrical and thermal specifications are provided in "NVIDIA ConnectX-8 SuperNIC Product Specifications" document. You can access the document either by logging into NVOnline or by contacting your NVIDIA representative. | |||
Environmental | Temperature | Operational | 0°C to 55°C |
Non-operational | -40°C to 70°Cb | ||
Humidity | Operational | 10% to 85% relative humidity | |
Non-operational | 10% to 90% relative humidity | ||
Altitude (Operational) | 3050m | ||
Regulatory | Safety: CB / cTUVus / CE | ||
EMC: CE / FCC / VCCI / ICES / RCM / KC | |||
RoHS: RoHS Compliant | |||
Notes: a. The ConnectX-8 SuperNICs supplement the IBTA auto-negotiation specification to get better bit error rates and longer cable reaches. This supplemental feature only initiates when connected to another NVIDIA InfiniBand product. b. The non-operational storage temperature specifications apply to the product without its package. |
Physical | SuperNIC Dimensions: PCIe Half Height, Half Length 2.61 in. x 6.62 in. (66.40mm x 168.40mm) | ||
Interfaces | |||
PCI Express Interface | Gen6 SERDES @ 64GT/s, x16 lanes (Gen5 compatible) | ||
Optional: Additional PCIe x16 Gen5 @ SERDES 32GT/s through the PCIe auxiliary passive card and MCIO harness | |||
Networking Port: Dual-port QSFP112 InfiniBand and Ethernet | |||
Data Rate | InfiniBand | NDR/HDR/HDR100/EDR/SDR | |
Ethernet (Default) | 400/200/100 Gb/s Ethernet | ||
Protocol Support | InfiniBand: IBTA v1.7a Auto-Negotiation: NDR (4 lanes x 100Gb/s per lane) port, NDR200 (2 lanes x 100Gb/s per lane) port, HDR (50Gb/s per lane) port, HDR100 (2 lane x 50Gb/s per lane), EDR (25Gb/s per lane) port, FDR (14.0625Gb/s per lane), 1X/2X/4X SDR (2.5Gb/s per lane). | ||
Ethernet: 400GAUI-4 C2M, 400GBASE-CR4, 200GAUI-2 C2M, 200GAUI-4 C2M, 200GBASE-CR4, 100GAUI-2 C2M, 100GAUI-1 C2M, 100GBASE-CR4, 100GBASE-CR2, 100GBASE-CR1, 50GAUI-2 C2M, 50GAUI-1 C2M, 50GBASE-CR, 50GBASE-R2 , 40GBASE-CR4, 40GBASE-R2, 25GBASE-R, 10GBASE-R, 10GBASE-CX4, 1000BASE-CX, CAUI-4 C2M, 25GAUI C2M, XLAUI C2M , XLPPI, SFI | |||
Capabilities | 900-9X81Q-00CN-ST0 | x16 PCIe SocketDirect/MultiHost extension option, Secure Boot Enabled, Crypto Enabled | |
Electrical and Thermal Specifications | Voltage: 12V, 3.3V, 3.3VAUX | ||
The complete electrical and thermal specifications are provided in "NVIDIA ConnectX-8 SuperNIC Product Specifications" document. You can access the document either by logging into NVOnline or by contacting your NVIDIA representative. | |||
Environmental | Temperature | Operational | 0°C to 55°C |
Non-operational | -40°C to 70°Cb | ||
Humidity | Operational | 10% to 85% relative humidity | |
Non-operational | 10% to 90% relative humidity | ||
Altitude (Operational) | 3050m | ||
Regulatory | Safety: CB / cTUVus / CE | ||
EMC: CE / FCC / VCCI / ICES / RCM / KC | |||
RoHS: RoHS Compliant | |||
Notes: a. The ConnectX-8 SuperNICs supplement the IBTA auto-negotiation specification to get better bit error rates and longer cable reaches. This supplemental feature only initiates when connected to another NVIDIA InfiniBand product. b. The non-operational storage temperature specifications apply to the product without its package. |
Cards Mechanical Drawings and Dimensions
All dimensions are in millimeters. The PCB mechanical tolerance is +/- 0.13mm.
C8180 SuperNICs | C8280 SuperNICs |
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All dimensions are in millimeters. The PCB mechanical tolerance is +/- 0.13mm.
OPNs | Tall Bracket | Short Bracket |
C8180 SuperNICs
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