Scaling AI Data Centers with 1.6T & 800G Coherent Pluggable Optics
The rapid growth of generative AI is reshaping data center architecture. As infrastructure evolves from isolated facilities to multi‑site campuses and regional AI clusters, the need for high‑capacity, energy‑efficient data center interconnect (DCI) to move terabits of data between locations continues to grow.
The industry is shifting toward a more scalable model: coherent pluggable optics integrated directly into IP switches and routers. This approach reduces system complexity, improves power efficiency, and enables hyperscalers to scale their networks faster.
Marvell is leading this transition with the industry’s first 1.6T and 800G coherent DSPs, built on 2 nm technology to deliver the highest‑density pluggable modules. These solutions integrate on‑chip MACsec, providing secure, high‑capacity connectivity optimized for regional AI data centers.
In this demonstration, the COLOR(R) 800 module is operating in both 800G ZR and ZR+ modes. As AI clusters expand across campuses and regions, network architecture must evolve. Marvell’s coherent pluggable solutions enable terabit‑class connectivity directly from standard IP infrastructure—delivering the scalable, energy‑efficient DCI required for the next generation of AI data center networks.
