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Cisco 800G Transceiver Modules

The 800G series represents the cutting edge of high-speed data transmission, designed specifically for AI-driven data centers and high-performance computing. Available in OSFP and QSFP-DD form factors with PAM4 modulation, doubling the capacity of previous 400G models.

Cisco 800G Transceiver Modules
800G OSFP & QSFP-DD PAM4 AI/HPC Hot-Swappable Low Latency

Product Overview

800G Per Port

Double the capacity of 400G with PAM4 modulation for massive data throughput in AI clusters.

OSFP & QSFP-DD

Available in both OSFP and QSFP-DD form factors for flexible deployment across platforms.

AI-Optimized

Essential for handling East-West traffic patterns in modern AI/ML cloud infrastructures.

Low Latency

Deterministic low-latency performance critical for GPU-to-GPU communication in AI clusters.

Cisco Certified

Tested and certified on Cisco platforms for superior performance with full TAC support.

Hot-Swappable

Install and replace modules without powering down the switch for zero-downtime operations.

Features and Benefits

Next-generation 800G connectivity for AI-scale networks.

800G transceivers leverage PAM4 modulation and silicon photonics to deliver unprecedented bandwidth density for AI/HPC data centers.

PAM4 Modulation

Four-level pulse amplitude modulation doubles throughput per lane compared to NRZ signaling.

Silicon Photonics

Cisco proprietary silicon photonics technology delivers extreme reliability and consistent performance.

High Density

Maximize rack-level bandwidth with compact OSFP and QSFP-DD form factors.

AI Backend Networks

Purpose-built for GPU-to-GPU East-West traffic in AI training clusters and inference farms.

Thermal Management

Advanced thermal design ensures reliable operation under high-density deployment conditions.

Multi-Rate Support

Flexible rate configuration supports multiple speed modes for phased migration strategies.

Feature & Benefit Details

Feature
Benefit
800G OSFP
Up to 800G per port for maximum density in next-generation spine-leaf architectures.
800G QSFP-DD
Backward compatible with existing QSFP infrastructure for investment protection.
PAM4 Modulation
Doubles capacity using advanced signal processing over existing fiber plant.
Silicon Photonics
Cisco proprietary technology for extreme reliability and industry-leading performance.

Specifications

800G OSFP

Form FactorOSFP
Data Rate800 Gbps
ModulationPAM4
Interface8x100G electrical
ApplicationsAI/HPC spine-leaf

800G QSFP-DD

Form FactorQSFP-DD
Data Rate800 Gbps
ModulationPAM4
CompatibilityQSFP28/QSFP56 backward compatible

Documentation

OSFP 800G Data Sheet

Cisco OSFP 800G transceiver modules data sheet. Full specifications, ordering information, and compatibility details.

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QSFP-DD 800G Data Sheet

Cisco QSFP-DD 800G transceiver modules data sheet. Full specifications, ordering information, and compatibility details.

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Cisco 800G Transceiver Modules