NVIDIA ConnectX-9 C9180 HHHL SuperNIC with PCIe Gen6 x16 and support for up to 800GbE Ethernet or XDR 800Gb/s InfiniBand.
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NVIDIA ConnectX-9 C9180 800GbE / XDR SuperNIC | 900-9X91E-00EB-ST0
NVIDIA ConnectX-9 C9180 HHHL SuperNIC | 900-9X91E-00EB-ST0
The NVIDIA ConnectX-9 C9180 is a next-generation data center SuperNIC designed for high-bandwidth AI and HPC networking. The HHHL C9180 platform supports a single OSFP cage with up to 800GbE Ethernet or XDR 800Gb/s InfiniBand operation and uses a PCIe Gen6 x16 host interface.
Technical Specifications
| OPN / SKU | 900-9X91E-00EB-ST0 |
|---|---|
| Product Type | SuperNIC / AI Network Adapter |
| Model | ConnectX-9 C9180 |
| Network Interface | Single-cage OSFP |
| Supported Network Speed | Up to 800GbE / XDR 800Gb/s InfiniBand |
| Host Interface | PCIe Gen6 x16 |
| Form Factor | HHHL |
| Security | Crypto enabled; Secure Boot enabled |
| Lifecycle | RFQ / Watchlist |
C9180 HHHL Variants
- 900-9X91E-00EB-ST0: SocketDirect extension option.
- 900-9X91E-00EB-DT0: Downstream PCIe extension option.
NVIDIA also documents C9180P in the OCP 3.0 form factor for systems designed around OCP network adapter slots.
Deployment and Compatibility Considerations
- Use only in supported data center servers with validated PCIe power and airflow.
- Confirm server slot layout, SocketDirect/downstream requirements, firmware, and operating environment.
- Select OSFP optics or cables based on Ethernet or InfiniBand topology and link reach.
- Validate switch compatibility, fabric mode, port breakout, and required transceiver power.
Common Use Cases
- AI training and inference scale-out networking
- GPU-to-fabric connectivity in next-generation AI systems
- 800GbE AI Ethernet fabrics
- XDR InfiniBand HPC and AI networks
Official NVIDIA Documentation
NVIDIA ConnectX-9 C9180 User Manual
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the two C9180 HHHL OPNs?
900-9X91E-00EB-ST0 includes a SocketDirect extension option, while 900-9X91E-00EB-DT0 uses a downstream PCIe extension option.
Does ConnectX-9 C9180 support both Ethernet and InfiniBand?
Yes. NVIDIA documents the C9180 platform for up to 800GbE Ethernet or XDR 800Gb/s InfiniBand, subject to the selected configuration and validated deployment.
What host interface and form factor does C9180 use?
The C9180 shown here uses an HHHL adapter form factor with a PCIe Gen6 x16 host interface and a single OSFP network cage.
| product type | SuperNIC / Network Adapter |
|---|---|
| Architecture / Series | NVIDIA ConnectX-9 |
| Network Speed | 800GbE / XDR 800Gb/s InfiniBand |
| Host Interface / Form Factor | PCIe Gen6 x16 / HHHL |
| Availability Status | Contact for Current Availability |
