NVIDIA ConnectX-8 SuperNIC 800GbE PCIe Gen5 Dual-Port OSFP

NVIDIA ConnectX-8 SuperNIC 800GbE PCIe Gen5 Dual-Port OSFP

Brand: NVIDIA | Category: Network Adapters & NICs

SKU: MCX85344ACA-HEAT | Part #: MCX85344ACA-HEAT | MPN: MCX85344ACA-HEAT

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About the NVIDIA ConnectX-8 SuperNIC 800GbE PCIe Gen5 Dual-Port OSFP

The NVIDIA ConnectX-8 SuperNIC is a dual-port 800GbE network adapter engineered for next-generation AI infrastructure built on NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs. Each port delivers 800Gb/s of bandwidth over PCIe Gen5, enabling ultra-low latency GPU-to-GPU communication across scale-out enterprise AI clusters. The adapter integrates NVIDIA BlueField data processing capabilities, offloading networking, security, and telemetry workloads from the CPU to reduce system overhead and maximize AI model training throughput.

Designed for high-density GPU server environments, the ConnectX-8 SuperNIC supports advanced clustering protocols, congestion management, and in-network computing to eliminate network bottlenecks in large-scale distributed training. The OSFP connector format enables compact deployment in modern data center architectures while maintaining full compatibility with NVIDIA's software ecosystem.

This adapter targets enterprises deploying multi-GPU clusters for large language model (LLM) training, generative AI workloads, and high-performance computing (HPC) applications where inter-GPU communication latency directly impacts model convergence time and training efficiency.

Ideal for

  • Multi-node GPU cluster training for large language models and foundational AI models requiring sub-microsecond inter-GPU communication
  • Enterprise distributed deep learning pipelines with synchronized gradient computation across 100+ GPU nodes
  • Financial modeling and risk simulation workloads leveraging GPU arrays for real-time computational finance
  • Scientific research computing including molecular dynamics, climate modeling, and physics simulations across GPU supercomputers
  • Autonomous vehicle development and computer vision model training on distributed GPU infrastructure
  • In-network computing and AI-driven network telemetry for intelligent data center fabric orchestration

Technical specifications

ManufacturerNVIDIA
ModelConnectX-8 SuperNIC
Part NumberMCX85344ACA-HEAT
Ports2 × 800GbE
Port TypeOSFP
Total Bandwidth1.6 Tbps (dual port)
Per-Port Bandwidth800 Gbps
InterfacePCIe Gen5 x16
Connector FormatOSFP (800G)
LatencySub-microsecond GPU-to-GPU communication
Datapath ProcessorNVIDIA BlueField embedded data processing
Max Power Consumption45W (typical per port)
Form FactorFull-height PCIe adapter card
Operating Temperature0°C to 55°C
Supported ProtocolsEthernet, InfiniBand, NVIDIA NVLINK Unified Fabric
In-Network ComputingNVIDIA Scalable Hierarchical Aggregation and Reduction Protocol (SHARP) support
RoHS CompliantYes

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Technical Specifications

BrandNVIDIA
CategoryNetwork Adapters & NICs
SKUMCX85344ACA-HEAT
Part NumberMCX85344ACA-HEAT
ConditionNew
ModelConnectX-8 SuperNIC
Ports2 × 800GbE
Port TypeOSFP
Total Bandwidth1.6 Tbps (dual port)
Per-Port Bandwidth800 Gbps
InterfacePCIe Gen5 x16
Connector FormatOSFP (800G)
LatencySub-microsecond GPU-to-GPU communication
Datapath ProcessorNVIDIA BlueField embedded data processing
Max Power Consumption45W (typical per port)
Form FactorFull-height PCIe adapter card
Operating Temperature0°C to 55°C
Supported ProtocolsEthernet, InfiniBand, NVIDIA NVLINK Unified Fabric
In-Network ComputingNVIDIA Scalable Hierarchical Aggregation and Reduction Protocol (SHARP) support
RoHS CompliantYes

Frequently Asked Questions about NVIDIA ConnectX-8 SuperNIC 800GbE PCIe Gen5 Dual-Port OSFP

What does the NVIDIA ConnectX-8 SuperNIC 800GbE PCIe Gen5 Dual-Port OSFP do?

The NVIDIA ConnectX-8 SuperNIC 800GbE PCIe Gen5 Dual-Port OSFP is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Arista environments.

What are the headline specs of the NVIDIA ConnectX-8 SuperNIC 800GbE PCIe Gen5 Dual-Port OSFP?

Key specifications for the NVIDIA ConnectX-8 SuperNIC 800GbE PCIe Gen5 Dual-Port OSFP: new condition; manufacturer NVIDIA; model ConnectX-8 SuperNIC; part number MCX85344ACA-HEAT; ports 2 × 800GbE; port type OSFP; total bandwidth 1.6 Tbps (dual port). Manufacturer part number MCX85344ACA-HEAT. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.

Is the NVIDIA ConnectX-8 SuperNIC 800GbE PCIe Gen5 Dual-Port OSFP compatible with my infrastructure?

The NVIDIA ConnectX-8 SuperNIC 800GbE PCIe Gen5 Dual-Port OSFP interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.