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Learn about cutting-edge co-packaged optics switch system design in this 16-minute conference talk from the Open Compute Project. Discover how Marvell and Jabil are contributing an open design for next-generation optical systems that addresses rack-scale connectivity challenges. Explore the comprehensive system architecture including liquid cooling solutions, mid-plane fiber management, light engine attachment methods, and co-packaged substrates and their impact on overall system design. Examine the dual-purpose system that functions both as a desktop evaluation platform and as a rack-mountable ORV3 or ORV4 compliant solution. Understand the technical specifications of this liquid-cooled 1OU form factor design featuring 16 ELSFPs mounted in the front panel and 64 SN-MT high density optical connectors. Analyze the impressive connectivity capabilities with over 1024 fibers to the front panel for data transmission and 128 fibers for light source management, demonstrating how co-packaged optics can effectively address scale-up and scale-out networking requirements. Gain insights into the 224G-ready optical and electrical design leveraging Marvell's advanced 6.4T Light Engine technology that supports 32 channels of 224G linear signaling for next-generation data center applications.
