NVIDIA ConnectX-8 C8180P OCP 3.0 TSFF SuperNIC with PCIe Gen6 x16, single OSFP, XDR 800Gb/s InfiniBand or 2x400GbE, offered in air- and partner-cooled prototype variants.
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NVIDIA ConnectX-8 C8180P OCP 3.0 800G SuperNIC | 900-9X85E-00EX-MJ0
NVIDIA ConnectX-8 C8180P OCP 3.0 SuperNIC (900-9X85E-00EX-MJ0)
NVIDIA ConnectX-8 C8180P is the OCP 3.0 TSFF version of the ConnectX-8 800G-class SuperNIC architecture. It supports XDR 800Gb/s InfiniBand or 2x400GbE Ethernet through a single OSFP cage and uses PCIe Gen6 x16, with air-cooled and partner-cooled OCP variants.
Prototype / Watchlist: NVIDIA current hardware documentation marks this model or OPN as Prototype. This page is for technical visibility and early planning and should not be interpreted as a promise of commercial inventory. Contact Catalyst Data Solutions to discuss current status, compatibility, configuration requirements, and sourcing options.Compliance notice: Sales and shipment may be subject to applicable U.S. export controls, destination screening, end-user/end-use requirements, and OEM/channel policies. Availability and eligibility must be verified before quotation or shipment.
Technical Specifications
| Primary OPN / SKU | 900-9X85E-00EX-MJ0 |
|---|---|
| Product Type | OCP 3.0 SuperNIC |
| Model | ConnectX-8 C8180P |
| Network Interface | Single-cage OSFP |
| Network Speed | XDR 800Gb/s InfiniBand or 2x400GbE |
| Host Interface | PCIe Gen6 x16 |
| Form Factor | OCP 3.0 TSFF |
| Security | Crypto enabled; Secure Boot enabled |
| Lifecycle | Prototype |
| Availability Status | Request Quote / Watchlist |
Available Variants
- 900-9X85E-00EX-MJ0: Air-cooled OCP 3.0 TSFF variant.
- 900-9X85E-00EX-MP0: Partner-cooled OCP 3.0 TSFF variant.
Deployment and Compatibility Considerations
- Requires a compatible OCP 3.0 server network slot.
- Confirm thermal design for air-cooled versus partner-cooled implementation.
- Validate OSFP optics/cables, fabric mode, firmware, driver/DOCA stack, and OEM support.
- For production deployments, compare the mass-production HHHL C8180 family if OCP qualification remains prototype.
Common Use Cases
- OCP AI server networking
- XDR InfiniBand evaluation
- 400G Ethernet scale-out
- Next-generation cloud and GPU server designs
Frequently Paired Infrastructure
- Spectrum-X and Quantum switches
- GPU servers with OCP 3.0 slots
- OSFP optics and LinkX cables
Official NVIDIA Documentation
NVIDIA ConnectX-8 OCP 3.0 User Manual
Frequently Asked Questions
What lifecycle does NVIDIA list for C8180P OCP 3.0?
NVIDIA’s current OCP 3.0 manual marks both C8180P OPNs as Prototype.
How does C8180P differ from C8180?
C8180P is an OCP 3.0 TSFF adapter, while C8180 is an HHHL PCIe adapter.
| product type | SuperNIC / Network Adapter |
|---|---|
| Architecture / Series | NVIDIA ConnectX-8 C8180P |
| Network Speed | XDR 800Gb/s IB / 2x400GbE |
| Host Interface / Form Factor | PCIe Gen6 x16 / OCP 3.0 TSFF |
| Availability Status | Available / RFQ |
