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900-9X81E-00EX-SL0

NVIDIA ConnectX-8 C8180L SuperNIC (900-9X81E-00EX-SL0)

P/N:900-9X81E-00EX-SL0NVIDIA OPN: 900-9X81E-00EX-SL0SwitchInfra item:7757Brand: NVIDIA
Specifications
Part Number900-9X81E-00EX-SL0
Host interfacePCIe 6 x16
ConnectorSingle-cage OSFP
Form factorHHHL
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ModelC8180L
BracketTall
CoolingPartner-cooled
Product typeSuperNIC
Timing featuresIEEE 1588 PTP, PTM, TCXO, PPS input/output via optional 930-9XCBL-000A-000 extender, SyncE
Default protocolInfiniBand XDR
Network cage count1
Secure boot enabledYes
Card dimensions (mm)68.5 x 168.4
Osfp cage cooling typeRHS (Riding Heatsink)
Hardware crypto enabledYes
Extension hardware optionx16 PCIe Socket Direct
Operating humidity (% RH)10 to 85
Host pcie signal rate gtps64
Infiniband bandwidth (Gb/s)800
Nonoperating humidity (% RH)10 to 90
Manufacturer lifecycle statusMass Production
Ethernet default configuration2 x 400GbE
Maximum operating altitude (m)3050
Storage temperature (degrees C)-40 to 70
Operating temperature (degrees C)0 to 55

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Description
The ConnectX-8 C8180L is an HHHL SuperNIC with a single OSFP cage and a PCIe 6 x16 host interface. The documented default InfiniBand configuration is 800Gb/s XDR; Ethernet is listed as 2 x 400GbE. This exact variant provides an x16 Socket Direct extension option, with crypto and secure boot enabled. The partner-cooled version requires a validated customer or system cooling design. Use compatible RHS OSFP interconnects and verify the end-to-end port configuration before deployment.

Product questions & answers

Is its Ethernet mode the same as its 800Gb/s InfiniBand mode?

No. The order table lists 800Gb/s XDR InfiniBand as the default and 2 x 400GbE Ethernet. Validate the specific port configuration and interconnect.

Which OSFP cooling style is supported?

The exact specification section requires an RHS, or Riding Heatsink, OSFP cage arrangement. Match the interconnect mechanical and thermal design.

How is PPS exposed?

NVIDIA lists PPS input/output access through the optional 930-9XCBL-000A-000 cable-extender debugging kit.

Are all auxiliary-link generation claims consistent?

No. The main card is PCIe 6 x16, but auxiliary-kit ordering, contents and technical tables use inconsistent Gen6/Gen5/rate wording. Confirm the complete auxiliary assembly before promising its generation or throughput.

What extension type does this exact suffix provide?

This suffix specifies an x16 Socket Direct extension option. The auxiliary kit is separate and needs a compatible server topology.

Can the partner-cooled card be deployed without a cooling design?

No. This is the partner-cooled C8180L; the partner must provide a validated thermal solution.

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