Luxshare-Tech joins Arista’s XPO MSA, defining the next-generation optical interconnect standard for AI data center fabrics

On March 17, 2026, at the OFC 2026 conference, Arista Networks officially launched the XPO MSA (eXtra-Dense Pluggable Optics Multi-Source Agreement), collaborating with an ecosystem of more than 45 industry partners to define the next-generation optical interconnect standard for next-generation AI data center fabrics. As a global leader in high-speed interconnect technology, Luxshare-Tech joined the MSA as a founding member with its profound accumulation and global influence in electrical connection, optical connection and liquid cooling systems, working with global partners to promote industrial innovation.

XPO, led by Arista, is a new-generation standard for liquid-cooled connectors and pluggable optical modules. Its core purpose is to break through the bottlenecks of density and heat dissipation, create a pluggable form with ultra-high density, and fill the ecological gap between traditional OSFP and CPO technologies. It is equipped with a built-in liquid-cooled cold plate to break through the limitations of air cooling, retaining the advantages of serviceability and flexible configuration of pluggable modules while avoiding the trouble of complex maintenance of CPO. Its core parameters are impressive: the single module bandwidth is 12.8T (64 channels x 200G), the total bandwidth of 1RU rack is 204.8T (4 times higher than OSFP), the heat dissipation capacity is up to 400W, and the interfaces and links cover all scenarios, which can significantly reduce the cost and latency of data centers and improve system reliability.

As a global partner and innovative manufacturer of high-performance core component solutions for next-generation data centers, Luxshare-Tech is committed to creating faster, more reliable, flexible and cost-effective high-speed interconnection solutions for customers. As one of the founding members of the XPO MSA, Luxshare-Tech deeply participates in the definition of standards and product R&D. On March 17, during the OFC 2026 conference, Luxshare-Tech took the lead in demonstrating the 12.8T XPO connectors, optical modules and 204.8T switch simulation system, attracting the attention of many participants and fully demonstrating its technical strength.