Cisco OSFP 800G Transceiver Modules Data Sheet
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The Cisco® OSFP 800G transceiver modules provide 800 Gigabit Ethernet (GE), 2x 400GE, 4x 200GE, and 8x 100GE connectivity options, complying with the Octal Small Form Factor Pluggable (OSFP) MSA for pluggable transceivers. The modules comply with the OSFP MSA configuration with integrated closed top heat sink. These transceivers are used in AI applications for both front-end and back-end networks as well as other data center applications. They meet the IEEE 800GE requirements along with the flexibility of 400GE, 200GE, and 100GE connectivity options for data centers, high-performance computing networks, enterprise core and distribution layers, and service provider applications. The OSFP 800G modules are Cisco’s new generation of pluggable transceiver modules based on the OSFP form factor specification.
Table 1. Feature and benefits
| Feature |
Benefit |
| Hot-swappable |
I/O device that plugs into an 800GE Cisco OSFP port. |
| Interoperable |
Interoperable with other IEEE-compliant 800GE, 400GE, 200GE, and 100GE interfaces where applicable. |
| Certified on Cisco platform |
Certified and tested on Cisco OSFP 800G ports for superior performance, quality, and reliability. |
| Compatible with IEEE 802.3 |
High-speed electrical and optical compliance with IEEE 802.3. |
| Compatible with MSA |
Compliance with OSFP MSA, OIF CMIS Rev 5.3, |
| Breakout capability |
Modules have the capability to interface to multiple 100GE, 200GE, and 400GE modules, providing higher port density for 100GE, 200GE, and 400GE interfaces. |
| OIF CMIS Compliant |
Modules are compliant to CMIS 5.3. |
| Versatile Diagnostic Monitoring (VDM) |
Modules firmware can be updated for Versatile Diagnostic Monitoring (VDM) observable. |
Table 2. Cisco OSFP 800G portfolio
| Product ID |
Description |
Max power consumption (W) |
Optical connector |
| OSFP-800G-VR8 |
OSFP (Integrated Heat Sink) Transceiver, 800GBASE-VR8, Dual MPO-12 APC, 30/50m (OM3/OM4) parallel MMF |
16 |
Dual MMF MPO-12 APC |
| OSFP-800G-DR8 |
OSFP (Integrated Heat Sink) Transceiver, 800GBASE-DR8, Dual MPO-12, 500m parallel SMF |
16 |
Dual SMF MPO-12 APC |
| OSFP-800G-DR8P |
OSFP (Integrated Heat Sink) Transceiver, 800GBASE-DR8, MPO-16 APC, 500m parallel SMF |
16 |
SMF MPO-16 APC |
Note: The OSFP-800G-VR8, OSFP-800G-DR8 and OSFP-800G-DR8P require patch cords with angled physical contact (APC) MPO connectors. All cables and cable assemblies used must comply with the standards specified in the standards section of this data sheet.
Prominent features and differentiators
OSFP-800G-DR8
OSFP-800G-VR8
The Cisco OSFP-800G-VR8 module (Figure 1) supports 800GE as well as 2x 400GE, 4x 200GE, and 8x 100GE breakouts for links up to 50m(OM4/5) in reach. The module has eight pairs of multi-mode fiber with dual MPO-12 APC connectors. It is compliant with IEEE 802.3 800GBASE-VR8 and OSFP MSA requirements. Optical signals are carried over eight pairs of parallel lanes, with one wavelength per lane. The optical interface can interoperate with any IEEE-compliant module regardless of the form factor. Forward Error Correction (FEC) is performed on the host platform. The OSFP-800G-VR8 module is field firmware upgradeable, complying with CMIS 5.3 firmware upgradability process. Module firmware is available to support VDM.
OSFP-800G-DR8
OSFP-800G-DR8
The Cisco OSFP-800G-DR8 module (Figure 2) supports 800GE as well as 2x 400GE, 4x 200GE, and 8x 100GE breakouts for links up to 500m in reach. The module has eight pairs of single-mode fiber with dual MPO-12 APC connectors. It is compliant with IEEE 802.3 800GBASE-DR8 and OSFP MSA requirements. Optical signals are carried over eight pairs of parallel lanes, with one wavelength per lane. The optical interface can interoperate with any IEEE-compliant module regardless of the form factor. Forward Error Correction (FEC) is performed on the host platform. The OSFP-800G-DR8 module is field firmware upgradeable, complying with CMIS 5.3 firmware upgradability process. Module firmware is available to support VDM.
OSFP-800G-DR8P
OSFP-800G-DR8P
The Cisco OSFP-800G-DR8P module (Figure 3) supports 800GE as well as 2x 400GE, 4x 200GE, and 8x 100GE breakouts for links up to 500m in reach. The module has eight pairs of single-mode fiber with an MPO-16 APC connector. It is compliant with IEEE 802.3 800GBASE-DR8 and OSFP MSA requirements. Optical signals are carried over eight pairs of parallel lanes, with one wavelength per lane. The optical interface can interoperate with any IEEE-compliant module regardless of the form factor. Forward Error Correction (FEC) is performed on the host platform. The OSFP-800G-DR8P module is field firmware upgradeable, complying with CMIS 5.3 firmware upgradability process. Module firmware is available to support VDM.
Table 3. OSFP port and cabling specifications
| Cisco 800G OSFP |
Nominal wavelength (nm) |
Cable type |
Core size (microns) |
Modal bandwidth |
Cable distance |
Pull tab color |
| OSFP-800G-VR8 |
850 |
MMF |
50 |
2000 (OM3) 4700 (OM4) 4700 (OM5) |
30m (OM3) 50m (OM4/5) |
Purple |
| OSFP-800G-DR8 |
1310 |
SMF |
G.652 |
|
500m |
Orange |
| OSFP-800G-DR8P |
1310 |
SMF |
G.652 |
|
500m |
Orange |
Cisco OSFP 800G modules are supported on Cisco switches and routers. For more details, refer to the Cisco Transceiver Modules Compatibility Matrix.
Table 4. Electrical specifications
| Product |
Description |
Nominal data rate |
High-speed electrical |
Link meter |
| OSFP-800G-VR8 |
OSFP Transceiver, 800GBASE-VR8, Dual MPO-12, 30/50m (OM3/OM4) parallel MMF |
800GE |
800GAUI-8 |
30m (OM3) 50m(OM4/5) |
| OSFP Transceiver, 800GBASE-DR8, Dual MPO-12, 500m parallel SMF |
800GE |
800GAUI-8 |
500m |
|
| OSFP-800G-DR8P |
OSFP Transceiver, 800GBASE-DR8, MPO-16, 500m parallel SMF |
800GE |
800GAUI-8 |
500m |
Table 5. Optical specifications
| Product |
Description |
Average transmit power per lane (dBm) min |
Average transmit power per lane (dBm) max |
Average receive power per lane (dBm) min1 |
Average receive power per lane (dBm) max |
Maximum supported insertion loss (IL) (dB) |
Wavelength (nm) |
Pre- FEC |
| OSFP-800G-VR8 |
OSFP Transceiver, 800GBASE-DR8, MPO-12, 500m parallel MMF |
-4.6 |
4 |
-6.3 |
4 |
1.6 (OM3) 1.7(OM4/5) |
842-948 |
2.4x10-4 |
| OSFP-800G-DR8 |
OSFP Transceiver, 800GBASE-DR8, MPO-12, 500m parallel SMF |
-2.9 |
4 |
-5.9 |
4 |
3 |
1310 |
2.4x10-4 |
| OSFP-800G-DR8P |
OSFP Transceiver, 800GBASE-DR8, MPO-12, 500m parallel SMF |
-2.9 |
4 |
-5.9 |
4 |
3 |
1310 |
2.4x10-4 |
Table 6. Mechanical specifications
| Specification |
Value |
| Module dimension with pull tab |
(H x W x D) 13 x 22.58 x 116 mm (0.51 x 0.89 x 4.57 in.) max |
| Module weight (max) |
100 g (3.5 oz) |
| Module operation temperature |
0° to 70°C (32° to 158°F) |
| Storage temperature |
-40 to 85°C (-40° to 185°F) |
Table 7. Ordering information
| Part ID |
Product description |
| OSFP-800G-VR8 |
OSFP Transceiver, 800GBASE-DR8,2x MPO-12, 30m (OM3)/50m (OM4/5) parallel MMF |
| OSFP-800G-DR8 |
OSFP Transceiver, 800GBASE-DR8,2x MPO-12, 500m parallel SMF |
| OSFP-800G-DR8P |
OSFP Transceiver, 800GBASE-DR8, MPO-16, 500m parallel SMF |
Regulatory and standards compliance
Standards
● OSFP MSA OSFP Octal Small Form Factor Pluggable Module, Rev 5.1, specification
● GR-20-CORE: Generic Requirements for Optical Fiber and Optical Fiber Cable
● GR-326-CORE: Generic Requirements for Single-Mode Optical Connectors and Jumper Assemblies
● GR-468-CORE: Generic Requirements for Optoelectronic Devices Used in Telecommunications Equipment
● GR-1435-CORE: Generic Requirements for Multifiber Optical Connectors
● Common Management Specification (CMIS) Rev 5.3
● IEEE Std 802.3-2018 IEEE Standard for Ethernet
● IEEE 802.3ba CL88
● IEEE 802.3df 800GAUI-8
● IEEE 802.3ck
● IEEE 802.3df
Safety
● Laser Class 1 21CFR-1040 LN#50
● Laser Class 1 IEC60825-1
● Compliance with North American (FCC/ICES), European (CENELEC), Japanese (VCCI), and Telcordia NEBS standards
● GR-1089 EMC and Electrical Safety – Generic Criteria for Network Telecommunications Equipment
● EMI compliance with FCC Part 15 (30 MHz to 40 GHz) and CISPR32/CISPR22 (30 to 6000 MHz)
● RFI compliance with EN/IEC 61000-4-3 and GR-1089-CORE (10kHz to 10 GHz) .
● ESD compliance with EN/IEC 61000-4-2 and GR-1089
● Certification to IEC/EN 60825-1 +A2
● RoHS 6 compliance
Table 8. Laser class for OSFP modules
| Part ID |
Laser class |
| OSFP-800G-VR8 |
1 |
| OSFP-800G-DR8 |
1 |
| OSFP-800G-DR8P |
1 |
Standard warranty: 5 years. Expedited replacement available via a Cisco Smart Net Total Care® Service support contract.
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Table 9. Cisco environmental sustainability information
| Sustainability topic |
Reference |
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| General |
Information on product-material-content laws and regulations |
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| Information on electronic waste laws and regulations, including our products, batteries, and packaging |
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| Information on product takeback and reuse program |
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| Sustainability inquiries |
Contact: csr_inquiries@cisco.com |
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| Material |
Product packaging weight and materials |
Contact: environment@cisco.com |
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| New or Revised Topic |
Described In |
Date |
| Initial Release |
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January 31, 2025 |
| Added OSFP-800G-VR8 and OSFP-800G-DR8P |
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March 28, 2025 |