Luxshare-Tech’s OSFP224G Connector- Empower the Next Evolution for Data Centers

As artificial intelligence rapidly advances, the demands on data center networks from AI training, cloud computing, and data analytics continue to grow, especially in terms of throughput, latency, and stability. From 12.8T to 25.6T, and now up to 51.2T and even 102.4T, the bandwidth of switching chips doubles approximately every two years. High-speed interconnect technologies are constantly evolving. However, data center developers need more than just speed—they need better component compatibility to ensure a smoother upgrade path, avoid business disruption or surging costs, and maintain stable and sustainable operations. 

OSFP 224G Connector- A Timely Innovation

With 51.2T and 102.4T switch architectures, there’s a surge in demand for connectivity solutions that offer higher speeds, greater density, and lower power consumption. This demand drives the development of 224G interconnects, which are now key to next-generation switch architectures.

    1. Innovative Compatibility for Seamless Evolution 

While upgrading technology, the OSFP224G connector maintains compatibility with 112G interconnects, combining innovation and reliability. 

    2. Smoothly Evolving Toward the 224G Era 

Building on the stable mass production of 112G products, Luxshare-Tech continues to develop 224G connectors, enabling product upgrades and helping the industry— including switch chips, optical modules, and high-speed cables—transition toward 1.6T and higher transmission rates. 

The product supports a 224Gbps PAM4 transmission rate with 8 channels per port and total bandwidth up to 1.6Tbps, easily fitting next-generation 102.4T switch architectures and providing high-bandwidth, high-throughput solutions for AI computing, data centers, and cloud networks.

    3. Backward Compatibility with 112G for Smooth Upgrades 

Compatible with OSFP112G, it supports seamless upgrades from 800G to 1.6T, allowing gradual evolution on existing architectures, reducing deployment costs, and enhancing network upgrade flexibility. 

    4. High Port Density

A single 1U switch slot can accommodate 36 OSFP ports, significantly increasing space efficiency—ideal for high-density data centers and cloud computing scenarios. 

    5. Superior Signal Integrity

Using an innovative Metal Injection Molding (MIM) process and a metallized shell design, the connector offers exceptional structural stability and anti-interference performance. This ensures highly stable and efficient data transmission, significantly outperforming traditional connectors. 

    6. Embracing the Momentum of the Times 

The evolution of switching networks continues to break through bottlenecks in computing and interconnection. From 12.8T to 51.2T and even 102.4T, each leap brings profound changes to data center architectures. Luxshare-Tech’s OSFP224G connector, with its superior signal integrity, high bandwidth capacity, and strong compatibility,

provides a stable and efficient interconnect solution for AI compute clusters, cloud data centers, and supercomputing platforms. 

Looking ahead, as the 224G ecosystem accelerates, Luxshare-Tech will continue to focus on the field of high-speed interconnection—driving data centers toward greater bandwidth, lower power consumption, and enhanced computing power—as we enter the 1.6T and ultra-high-speed era together.