Optical Module DR8

The DR8 optical module is an 800Gb/s OSFP transceiver supporting 8 parallel 100Gb/s lanes over single-mode fiber with a reach of up to 500 meters.Key SpecificationsData Rate: 800Gb/s aggregate, achieved via 8 lanes of 100Gb/s each using PAM4 modulation .Form Factor: OSFP (Octal Small Form Factor Pluggable), designed for high-density, high-speed data center applications .Optical Reach: Up to 500 meters over single-mode fiber (SMF) for standard DR8 modules; some variants support up to 2 km with enhanced DR8+ designs .Connectors: Dual MPO-12 or MPO-16 APC connectors for parallel fiber lanes .Breakout Options: Supports multiple configurations including 8x100GbE, 4x200GbE, 2x400GbE, or a single 800GbE link, with software-configurable half-rate operation for backward compatibility .Standards Compliance: IEEE 802.3 800GBASE-DR8, OSFP MSA, and CMIS 5.3 for firmware management .Digital Diagnostics: Provides monitoring of optical power, temperature, and voltage via I2C interface .Applications: Ideal for data centers, high-performance computing networks, enterprise core/distribution layers, and AI front-end/back-end networks .Performance and FeaturesParallel Single-Mode Fiber: Each lane carries 100Gb/s, enabling high-bandwidth, low-latency interconnects .Forward Error Correction (FEC): Implemented on the host platform to ensure error-free transmission .Firmware Upgradeable: Supports field firmware updates for enhanced functionality and VDM support .Power and Thermal: Low power consumption with options for liquid-cooled switches in high-density deployments .SummaryThe DR8 optical module is a high-speed, versatile transceiver designed for modern data center networks requiring 800Gb/s throughput with flexible breakout options. Its OSFP form factor, single-mode fiber support, and PAM4 modulation make it suitable for short-reach (up to 500m) and extended-reach (up to 2 km) applications, providing reliable, high-density connectivity for enterprise, service provider, and AI workloads .