News — OSFP
Does the MMA4Z00-NS400 Work With My System? ConnectX-7, BlueField-3, Quantum-2 and DGX H100 Compatibility
The MMA4Z00-NS400 is the NIC-side module, not the switch-side module. Which ConnectX-7, ConnectX-8 and BlueField-3 ports take it, why it does not go in a Quantum-2 switch or a DGX H100 front cage, and the fiber you need with it.
Is a Third-Party MMA4Z00-NS or MMA4Z00-NS400 Safe? What to Check Before You Buy Compatible NDR Optics
A compatible MMA4Z00-NS400 or MMA4Z00-NS is safe to run on ConnectX-7 and Quantum-2 when it's coded correctly, DOM/DDM tested, and warrantied. Full spec comparison, the NVIDIA/Mellanox part-number transition, and what to verify before you buy.
Why 800G and 400G NVIDIA Optics Have 40+ Week Lead Times in 2026 (And What to Do About It)
Genuine NVIDIA OEM 800G optics are running 40+ week lead times in 2026 due to a global EML laser bottleneck — the same bottleneck NVIDIA just spent $4B locking up priority access to. Here's the data, and why compatible MMA4Z00-NS/NS400 modules ship in 7-10 days instead.
MMA4Z00-NS US Pricing Guide: What This 800G OSFP Module Actually Costs (2026)
A straight comparison of US pricing for the NVIDIA MMA4Z00-NS finned-top 800G OSFP SR8 twin-port switch module across refurbished, new OEM, and compatible sellers, plus the module-ratio and cooling-type mistakes specific to this part.
MMA4Z00-NS400 US Pricing Guide: What This 400G OSFP Module Actually Costs (2026)
A straight comparison of US pricing for the NVIDIA MMA4Z00-NS400 flat-top 400G OSFP SR4 module across genuine OEM distributors and compatible sellers, plus the flat-top/finned-top mistake that trips up ConnectX-7 buyers.
Flat-Top or Finned-Top OSFP? How to Tell Which Module Your ConnectX-7 Actually Needs
The flat-top module goes in the NIC, the finned-top goes in the switch. Here's the rule, the NVIDIA and Mellanox part numbers, and the third variant almost nobody stocks.
OSFP vs. QSFP-DD: A Practical Breakdown for GPU Clusters
OSFP and QSFP-DD aren't interchangeable. A practical guide to the differences, which NVIDIA and switch hardware uses each, and how to avoid a mismatched order.
OSFP DAC Cables: What They Are, When to Use One, and When They'll Quietly Ruin Your Week
A short, plain-English guide to OSFP direct attach copper: what it is, how far 400G and 800G passive cable really goes, flat top vs finned top, and the five deployment scenarios where it is the obvious right answer.