NVIDIA ConnectX-9 C9180P OCP 3.0 TSFF SuperNIC with PCIe Gen6 x16 and up to 800GbE or XDR 800Gb/s InfiniBand for next-generation AI servers.
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NVIDIA ConnectX-9 C9180P OCP 3.0 800G SuperNIC | 900-9X95E-00QB-MJ0
NVIDIA ConnectX-9 C9180P OCP 3.0 SuperNIC (900-9X95E-00QB-MJ0)
NVIDIA ConnectX-9 C9180P is the OCP 3.0 form-factor version of NVIDIA’s 800G ConnectX-9 SuperNIC. It uses a single OSFP cage, supports up to 800GbE Ethernet or XDR 800Gb/s InfiniBand, and connects through PCIe Gen6 x16 in an OCP 3.0 TSFF card design.
Prototype / Watchlist: NVIDIA current hardware documentation marks this model or OPN as Prototype. Contact Catalyst Data Solutions to discuss current status, compatibility, configuration requirements, and sourcing options.
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Technical Specifications
| OPN / SKU | 900-9X95E-00QB-MJ0 |
|---|---|
| Product Type | OCP 3.0 SuperNIC |
| Model | ConnectX-9 C9180P |
| Network Interface | Single-cage OSFP |
| Network Speed | Up to 800GbE / XDR 800Gb/s InfiniBand |
| Host Interface | PCIe Gen6 x16 |
| Form Factor | OCP 3.0 TSFF |
| Security | Crypto enabled; Secure Boot; PQC ready |
| Cooling | Air-cooled primary variant |
| Lifecycle | Prototype |
Available Variants
- 900-9X95E-00QB-MJ0: Air-cooled OCP 3.0 TSFF implementation.
- 900-9X95E-00QB-MP0: Partner-cooled OCP 3.0 TSFF implementation.
Deployment and Compatibility Considerations
- Requires a server with a compatible OCP 3.0 network-adapter slot and validated PCIe Gen6 support.
- Confirm air-cooled versus partner-cooled server thermal implementation.
- Match OSFP optics/cables to Ethernet or InfiniBand fabric mode and target link reach.
- Confirm firmware, DOCA/driver support, switch compatibility, and server qualification.
Common Use Cases
- OCP-based AI server networking
- 800GbE scale-out Ethernet
- XDR InfiniBand AI/HPC fabrics
- Next-generation GPU cluster connectivity
Frequently Paired Infrastructure
- Spectrum-6 Ethernet switches
- Quantum-3 XDR InfiniBand switches
- Rubin/HGX GPU servers
- OSFP 800G optics and LinkX cables
Official NVIDIA Documentation
NVIDIA ConnectX-9 OCP 3.0 Manual
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between C9180P and the HHHL C9180?
C9180P uses the OCP 3.0 TSFF form factor for servers with OCP network slots, while C9180 is an HHHL PCIe adapter.
What lifecycle does NVIDIA currently list for C9180P?
NVIDIA’s current OCP 3.0 ConnectX-9 manual marks both the air-cooled and partner-cooled C9180P OPNs as Prototype.
| product type | SuperNIC / Network Adapter |
|---|---|
| Architecture / Series | NVIDIA ConnectX-9 |
| Network Speed | 800GbE / XDR 800Gb/s InfiniBand |
| Host Interface / Form Factor | PCIe Gen6 x16 / OCP 3.0 TSFF |
| Availability Status | Contact for Current Availability |
