10/100BASE-T SFPNVIDIA/Mellanox OSFP-800G-AE Compatible 800G OSFP 8 x 100G PAM4 IHS/Finned Top InfiniBand NDR Active Electrical Cable
A 800G direct-attached link depends on the correct host identity, interface mode and physical length. This page covers the NVIDIA/Mellanox OSFP-800G-AE compatible AEC series in OSFP (IHS/Finned Top) to OSFP (IHS/Finned Top), including 4m (13ft). Each documented length-specific OEM reference is linked separately where an individual product page is available.
Series Part Number: OSFP-800G-AEHT Part Number: OSFP-800G-AE
Product Highlights
- HT-manufactured compatible alternative for NVIDIA/Mellanox OSFP-800G-AE
- 800G aggregate connectivity at 800Gbps
- Interface configuration: OSFP (IHS/Finned Top) to OSFP (IHS/Finned Top)
- Active DAC (AEC) / Copper
- Length configurations covered: 4m (13ft)
- Conductor specification: 28AWG
- Power consumption: ≤12W
- Operating temperature: 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F)
Available Lengths and Corresponding Part Numbers
The documented series configuration is 4m (13ft). Use the relevant OEM reference below together with the HT identity and required length when requesting a quotation. If another length carries a different OEM part number, it must be reviewed and ordered as that distinct configuration.
Compatible OEM Part Numbers
- OSFP-800G-AE04
Specifications
| HT Part Number | OSFP-800G-AE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HT |
| Form Factor | OSFP (IHS/Finned Top) to OSFP (IHS/Finned Top) |
| Max. Data Rate | 800Gbps |
| Media | Copper |
| Cable Type | Active DAC (AEC) |
| Minimum Bend Radius | 53mm |
| Power Consumption | ≤12W |
| Cable Length Options Covered | 4m (13ft) |
| Wire AWG | 28AWG |
| Commercial Temperature Range | 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F) |
| Jacket Material | PET |
| Protocols | OSFP MSA Rev5.1, IEEE 802.3ck, CMIS 5.0 |
| Modulation Format | 8x 100G-PAM4 |
Applications and Deployment
Active electrical cables use signal recovery or retiming to support demanding high-speed electrical links. Deployment should begin with host support for the exact AEC configuration, followed by checks of per-end power, cooling and breakout operation. The two ends and cable are engineered and tested as one assembly. For this series, the listed interface is OSFP (IHS/Finned Top) to OSFP (IHS/Finned Top) and the aggregate rate is 800G.
Quality Assurance and Packaging
Each assembly receives a visual connector inspection and functional link check before it is coiled and protected. Packaging is selected to avoid compressing the cable into a tight bundle, and optional rack-based labels help maintain an orderly installation when many identical interfaces are populated together. Both connector ends are inspected as part of the complete assembly, and protective packing is selected to avoid tight bends during transport and storage.
Cable Construction and Routing
The specification table records the conductor specification is 28AWG; the jacket material is PET; the minimum bend radius is 53mm; the operating temperature is 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F); the power consumption is ≤12W. Use those values when preparing the rack pathway and receiving checklist. Do not pull a connector by its cable, compress the run under tight ties or force excess length into a sharp coil. Connector protection should remain in place until the assembly is ready for insertion.
High-Density Rack Integration
In a densely populated rack, connector access and airflow are part of the link design. Choose the shortest length that follows the managed path comfortably, avoid tight bundles around the connector housings and preserve room for latch operation. Where power consumption is listed, include every populated interface in the host thermal budget rather than assessing a single cable in isolation. For this series, keep the interface rate, AEC construction and length-specific OEM reference together throughout that review.
Ordering Information
Provide the exact part number, length, quantity and target interface density. For multi-rack projects, list each length separately and identify any preferred carton grouping. Host model and software information can be included for a compatibility review before production or dispatch. For this series, follow the corresponding length link, quote that exact OEM part number and keep different lengths on separate order lines. HT part number OSFP-800G-AE identifies the product family; the linked page provides the final length-specific identity.
NVIDIA/Mellanox Compatibility and Factory Testing
The assembly is evaluated for host recognition and stable link operation, with diagnostics checked where the interface provides them. This approach verifies more than electrical or optical continuity. Exact platform and firmware information remains valuable in high-density deployments because port mode and qualification policy can differ within the same connector family. Series-level inspection is followed by the exact length and OEM configuration selected for dispatch. Functional verification includes link establishment and diagnostic indications where the host exposes them.
Shipping and Lead Time
Standard configurations normally ship within one to three working days, with production lead times confirmed for larger quantities. International courier, air freight and sea freight are available; customer courier accounts and nominated forwarders are accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this an original NVIDIA/Mellanox cable?
No. It is an HT-manufactured compatible cable for equipment that specifies OSFP-800G-AE, not an original NVIDIA/Mellanox-branded product.
Are different lengths and OEM part numbers separate products?
Yes. Where a length has its own OEM reference, follow the corresponding link above and order that exact part number on its own line. Do not substitute another length only because the connector arrangement is the same.
Does this AEC cable require separate modules at each end?
No. The connector ends and cable form one complete direct-attach assembly. The ends are not detachable standalone transceivers, and the complete product is tested together.
What information helps confirm compatibility?
Provide the equipment manufacturer and model, port type, hardware revision and software release, together with the required OEM reference, length and quantity. Breakout projects should also identify the intended lane configuration.
