800G OSFP DR8 fiber optic transceiver is designed for 800G Ethernet throughput, supporting link lengths up to 500 meters over OS2 singlemode fiber (SMF) via dual 12C MTP|MPO/APC connectors, and operates at a 1310nm wavelength. 800G fiber optic transceiver complies with IEEE 802.3ck, IEEE 802.3cu, and OSFP MSA standards. Built-in Digital Diagnostic Monitoring (DDM) functionality provides real-time access to operating parameters. 800G fiber optic transceiver comes with low latency, low power consumption, and high reliability, wihch is an ideal solution for high performance computing (HPC), artificial intelligence (AI), and cloud data centers.
The 800G OSFP DR8 Flat Top is an advanced single-mode optical transceiver designed for high-capacity 800Gbps networking in Arista-based data center environments. Operating at 1310nm with 8 lanes of 112G PAM4 signaling, it supports transmission distances up to 500 meters over Single-mode Fiber (SMF). Featuring a Flat Top form factor for switches with internal cooling mechanisms and a MPO-12/APC interface, this module is the definitive solution for 800G AI infrastructure connectivity in hyperscale spine-leaf architectures.
The cabling for 800G switch to switch links consists of high speed OSFP DR8 800G fiber optic transceivers that support 800Gbps throughput, paired with singlemode MPO|MTP cable, enabling stable, low latency 800G bandwidth data transfer between two 800G Ethernet switches, ideal for high density network interactions in data center.
Unleash 800G data transfer throughput with 800G to 2*400G connectivity solution. Using the high performance OSFP DR8 800G optical transceiver with MTP/MPO cables, it can split 800Gbps bandwidth into two independent 400Gbps links, while achieving seamless, ultra high speed interoperability with 800G switches to 400G switches.
OSFP DR8 800G optical transceivers with MTP/MPO to LC breakout cables could split 800Gbps bandwidth into 8x100Gbps links, enabling high density, low latency connectivity between 800G switches and 100G switches (paired with QSFP DR 100G optical transceiver), which is the ideal solution for scaling mixed speed networks.
800G High Bandwidth: The 800G transceiver supports 800Gbps data rate with DR8 lane configuration, enabling ultra fast data transfer to meet the growing bandwidth needs of modern data centers and enterprise networks.
1310nm Wavelength & 500m Transmission: Operates at 1310nm optimal wavelength, supporting long distance transmission up to 500 meters over singlemode fiber (SMF), this singlemode 800G transceiver ideal for intra data center and campus network connections.
Dual 12Cores MPO/APC Connectors: Equipped with dual MPO/APC connectors, the 800G transceiver OSFP DR8 providing high density connectivity and low insertion loss for reliable signal transmission.
DOM/DDM Monitoring: Integrated Digital Optical Monitoring (DOM) and Digital Diagnostic Monitoring (DDM) functions allow real time monitoring of key parameters such as optical power, temperature, voltage, and current, facilitating proactive network maintenance and troubleshooting.
Flat Top Form Factor: Features flat top form factor, the 800G transceiver module ensures consistent signal quality and performance across different link lengths and network configurations, reducing signal distortion and bit error rate.
Many Arista 800G switches utilize a riding heat sink design within the cage. The Flat Top OSFP allows for direct, flush contact with the switch's internal cooling plate, maximizing thermal dissipation. Selecting the correct mechanical profile between QSFP-DD vs OSFP form factors is a critical step in maintaining the hardware's operational lifespan in high-radix configurations.
The DR8 architecture uses 8 parallel fibers, each carrying 100G. This allows for massive bandwidth density and enables a seamless 1-to-8 breakout to 100G DR or 1-to-2 breakout to 400G DR4. This flexibility is a core component of future network innovations, allowing data center operators to scale their fabric without replacing existing fiber ducts.
UnitekFiber’s 800G OSFP 2xDR4/DR8 network transceiver undergoes rigorous compatibility testing with a full range of networking switches, including Arista, Cisco, NVIDIA, Mellanox or others series switches. Each network transceiver is 100% tested to ensure seamless plug and play integration, identical performance to original transceivers, and compliance with all relevant industry standards. You can trust UnitekFiber's transceiver to deliver reliable, high performance connectivity without compromising your existing network infrastructure.
800G fiber optic transceiver products are industrial products that require high stability and reliability. UnitekFiber adopts leading product design, first class raw materials, and production technology to ensure the first class quality of our products so that your project can be used, installed stably, and reliably. And all of transceiver module will be 100% factory test before shipping, such as Temperature Impact, Mechanical Impact, EMI Testing, MTBF Testing or etc.
The 800G OSFP DR8 Flat Top is essential for Spine-Leaf Interconnects, DCI (Data Center Interconnect), and GPU-to-GPU Clustering over extended distances. It provides the reach required for large-scale data center campuses.
1. Arista Spine-Leaf Architecture High-speed 800G backbone connectivity for cloud-scale networks.
2. 100G/400G Breakout Solutions Supports high-density migration paths from legacy 100G nodes to 800G cores.
3. AI/ML Training Clusters Provides the low-latency SMF links needed for distributed GPU computing.
To ensure your network remains resilient during this transition, consider our technical insights on choosing the right 800G optics for single-mode vs. multimode fiber environments.
Deploying 800G DR8 over single-mode fiber requires precision in fiber cleaning and APC connector alignment. UnitekFiber's team can help you navigate the complexities of optical transceiver technology trends to build a reliable and scalable network. We offer validated solutions that reduce CapEx while maintaining OEM-level performance.
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Yes, Arista 7800 series switches typically use Flat Top modules because the cooling fins are built into the switch chassis rather than the module itself.
DR8 uses 8 parallel fibers (16 fibers total via MPO-12/APC) for a 500m reach. 2xFR4 uses wavelength division multiplexing to send the same 800G over just 2 fibers (4 fibers total) for a 2km reach.
The APC (Angled Physical Contact) polish is mandatory for high-speed single-mode links to reduce back-reflections, which can cause signal noise and link instability in 800G high-speed communication.
Yes, as an OSFP form factor transceiver, it supports hot plugging, allowing for easy installation and replacement without powering down the network equipment, minimizing downtime.
The 800G transceiver operates at a wavelength of 1310nm and is optimized for use with singlemode fiber (SMF). It features a Dual 12C MPO/APC connector, which ensures low insertion loss and reliable optical signal transmission.
Yes, this transceiver is specifically designed to be Arista compatible.
Typical applications include high density data centers, cloud computing facilities, and enterprise core networks.
Typically, it supports a commercial temperature range of 0°C to 70°C, which is standard for most data center environments.
Excellent performance for our data center upgrade. Arista-compatible with plug and play setup. DR8 mode delivers stable 800G throughput over 500m SMF. DOM/DDM monitoring simplifies maintenance. Highly recommended.
Super flexible DR8 design works for 800G links. 1310nm wavelength and stable 500m transmission. Flawless hot swapping and Cisco compatibility. Great signal integrity via flat top form factor.
In our high performance computing environment, speed and stability are critical. This 800G OSFP transceiver delivers on both. It integrates flawlessly with our NVIDIA networking gear, supporting the high bandwidth demands of our HPC workloads.
Work great for cloud deployments, high density and zero failure rate. compatibility fits our standard infrastructure. Accurate DDM integrates well with monitoring tools.
We chose this 800G transceiver for its balance of performance and value. Being NVIDIA compatible was a none negotiable for us, and it checks that box perfectly. The dual 12Cores MPO/APC connectors are high quality, and we haven’t had any issues with signal integrity so far.
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