The exhibition was abuzz with talk of what shape the next step in data center technology would take. 1.6T is a certainty, and it seems clear that the OSFP-XD form factor is a strong contender as a dominant technology in this upcoming frontier. While the specifics of 16x100G/lane are still being worked out, one thing that can be tested right now is the thermal profiles of these new standards. MultiLane’s OSFP-XD Module and Controller Board is a new anticipatory testing tool from our DCTS Business Unit, designed to emulate transceiver thermal behavior and test the new cooling systems that will accompany the adoption of this form factor.

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