Description
Overview
The NVIDIA ConnectX-8 SuperNIC is the latest generation of NVIDIA’s SuperNIC line, delivering 800 Gb/s of network bandwidth per port and PCIe Gen 6 host connectivity. ConnectX-8 is engineered for the demands of modern AI factories where every nanosecond of latency and every joule of power matter.
Key Features
- 800 Gb/s Throughput: Per-port line rate for the most demanding AI workloads.
- PCIe Gen 6: Doubles host bandwidth versus Gen 5.
- Multi-Protocol: InfiniBand and Ethernet from a single ASIC.
- In-Network Computing: SHARPv4 collective offload reduces all-reduce time.
- NVIDIA DOCA: Programmable data path for AI, security, and storage offloads.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Port Speed | Up to 800 Gb/s |
| Host Interface | PCIe Gen 6 x16 |
| Protocols | InfiniBand NDR/XDR, Ethernet 800GbE |
| Form Factors | OCP 3.0, HHHL PCIe |
| Software | NVIDIA DOCA, NVIDIA UCX |
Ideal Use Cases
- GPU-to-GPU East-West traffic in DGX and HGX clusters
- Quantum-X800 and Spectrum-X scale-out fabrics
- RDMA storage and high-performance file systems
Why Choose ConnectX-8?
ConnectX-8 is the network endpoint that lets your AI cluster deliver the throughput your GPUs paid for. We help size ports per node, validate cabling, and integrate with NVIDIA Quantum-X800 or Spectrum-X switches.
Interested? Contact us for personalized pricing and configuration options.
