{"id":18262,"date":"2025-10-31T07:52:29","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T07:52:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fibermall.com\/blog\/?p=18262"},"modified":"2025-10-31T07:52:37","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T07:52:37","slug":"broadcom-launches-the-industrys-first-800g-ai-ethernet-nic-thor-ultra-fully-compliant-with-uec-standards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fibermall.com\/blog\/800g-ai-ethernet-nic-thor-ultra.htm","title":{"rendered":"Broadcom Launches the Industry&#8217;s First 800G AI Ethernet NIC: Thor Ultra, Fully Compliant with UEC Standards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a groundbreaking move for AI networking, Broadcom has unveiled the <strong>Thor Ultra<\/strong>, the industry&#8217;s first 800G AI Ethernet network interface card (NIC) chip that fully complies with the Ultra Ethernet Consortium (UEC) specifications. This innovative PCIe card enables seamless interconnections among hundreds of thousands of diverse XPUs, powering next-generation AI infrastructures with unprecedented speed and efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"589\" height=\"414\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fibermall.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/800G-AI-Ethernet-NIC.png\" alt=\"800G AI Ethernet NIC\" class=\"wp-image-18264\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fibermall.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/800G-AI-Ethernet-NIC.png 589w, https:\/\/www.fibermall.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/800G-AI-Ethernet-NIC-300x211.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 589px) 100vw, 589px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As of now, the only other 800G-speed RDMA NICs on the market are Broadcom&#8217;s Thor Ultra and NVIDIA&#8217;s CX-8 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibermall.com\/sale-460373-nvidia-mellanox-mcx75510aas-neat.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SuperNIC<\/a>. Breaking through the limitations of traditional RDMA (RoCE) NICs, Thor Ultra introduces a suite of advanced features compatible with UEC standards, including packet-level multipathing, out-of-order packet delivery, hardware-based selective retransmission, telemetry, and fully programmable congestion control. Previously, AMD released the UEC-compliant 400G Pollara AI NIC, which outperformed InfiniBand in certain metrics. The 800G Thor Ultra NIC integrates seamlessly with Broadcom&#8217;s Tomahawk 6 switch chip and is compatible with any UEC-compliant switch products, making it ideal for Ethernet-based AI infrastructures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"737\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fibermall.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/unprecedented-performance-engineered-to-scale.png\" alt=\"unprecedented performance engineered to scale\" class=\"wp-image-18265\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fibermall.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/unprecedented-performance-engineered-to-scale.png 737w, https:\/\/www.fibermall.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/unprecedented-performance-engineered-to-scale-300x154.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 737px) 100vw, 737px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Below, we&#8217;ve compiled key details from the Thor Ultra product manual to highlight its capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fibermall.com\/blog\/800g-ai-ethernet-nic-thor-ultra.htm\/#Key_Advantages_of_Broadcom_Thor_Ultra_800G_AI_Ethernet_NIC\" >Key Advantages of Broadcom Thor Ultra 800G AI Ethernet NIC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fibermall.com\/blog\/800g-ai-ethernet-nic-thor-ultra.htm\/#Detailed_Product_Specifications\" >Detailed Product Specifications<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fibermall.com\/blog\/800g-ai-ethernet-nic-thor-ultra.htm\/#1_Network_Interfaces\" >1) Network Interfaces<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fibermall.com\/blog\/800g-ai-ethernet-nic-thor-ultra.htm\/#2_Host_Interfaces\" >2) Host Interfaces<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fibermall.com\/blog\/800g-ai-ethernet-nic-thor-ultra.htm\/#3_RoCEv2_Network_Features\" >3) RoCEv2 Network Features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fibermall.com\/blog\/800g-ai-ethernet-nic-thor-ultra.htm\/#4_Network_Virtualization_and_Acceleration\" >4) Network Virtualization and Acceleration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fibermall.com\/blog\/800g-ai-ethernet-nic-thor-ultra.htm\/#5_Application_Scenarios\" >5) Application Scenarios<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fibermall.com\/blog\/800g-ai-ethernet-nic-thor-ultra.htm\/#Broadcoms_UEC-First_Approach_vs_NVIDIAs_Spectrum-X_Strategy\" >Broadcom&#8217;s UEC-First Approach vs. NVIDIA&#8217;s Spectrum-X Strategy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Advantages_of_Broadcom_Thor_Ultra_800G_AI_Ethernet_NIC\"><\/span><strong>Key Advantages of Broadcom Thor Ultra 800G AI Ethernet NIC<\/strong><strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Leveraging advanced RoCE features, the Thor Ultra significantly reduces completion times for AI workloads. Here&#8217;s how it delivers superior performance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Packet-Level Multipathing<\/strong>: By selecting the least congested path for each packet, it achieves efficient load balancing and maximizes network utilization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Out-of-Order Packet Delivery<\/strong>: Packets are delivered directly to XPU memory in any order, optimizing both network and PCIe bandwidth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Selective Retransmission<\/strong>: Hardware-accelerated selective retransmission ensures efficient data transfer with minimal overhead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Programmable Congestion Control<\/strong>: Users can choose receiver-based or sender-based congestion control mechanisms for flexible optimization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advanced Telemetry<\/strong>: Works in tandem with Tomahawk 6 or any UEC-standard switch to enable packet trimming and congestion signaling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Effective Throughput of 800Gb\/s<\/strong>: Equipped with PCIe Gen6 x16 lanes, it&#8217;s tailored for modern AI server architectures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Industry-Leading 100G SerDes<\/strong>: Extends direct-attach copper (DAC) cable reach up to 5 meters and supports Linear Pluggable Optics (LPO) to reduce optical module power consumption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Embedded Encryption Support<\/strong>: Offloads CPU-intensive encryption tasks, boosting overall system and application performance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Industry-Standard Management Interfaces and Protocols<\/strong>: Ensures easy integration and management in diverse environments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Detailed_Product_Specifications\"><\/span><strong>Detailed Product Specifications<\/strong><strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Network_Interfaces\"><\/span><strong>1) Network Interfaces<\/strong><strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Single-Port Speeds<\/strong>: Supports 800\/400\/200\/100\/50G rates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>8 SerDes Lanes<\/strong>: Compatible with 100\/50G PAM4 and 25G NRZ signaling. According to Broadcom&#8217;s presentation at the OCP 2025 Summit, it supports configurations like 200G x4 lanes and 100G x8 lanes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Auto-Negotiation and Detection<\/strong>: Built-in features for seamless compatibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fibermall.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Ethernet-NIC-for-scale-out-1024x554.png\" alt=\"Ethernet NIC for scale-out\" class=\"wp-image-18266\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fibermall.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Ethernet-NIC-for-scale-out-1024x554.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.fibermall.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Ethernet-NIC-for-scale-out-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fibermall.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Ethernet-NIC-for-scale-out-768x415.png 768w, https:\/\/www.fibermall.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Ethernet-NIC-for-scale-out.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Host_Interfaces\"><\/span><strong>2) Host Interfaces<\/strong><strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>PCIe Gen 6.0 x16 Lanes<\/strong>: Delivers high-bandwidth connectivity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Link Rates<\/strong>: 64, 32, 16, 8, 5, 2.5 GT\/s.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Supported Lane Configurations<\/strong>: x16, x8, x4, x2, x1 for flexible deployment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_RoCEv2_Network_Features\"><\/span><strong>3) RoCEv2 Network Features<\/strong><strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Packet-level multipathing for dynamic path selection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Out-of-order packet delivery to enhance throughput.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Selective retransmission for reliable, low-latency transfers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receiver- and sender-based congestion control.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adaptive routing and dynamic load balancing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced telemetry for real-time monitoring.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peer Memory Direct (PMD) for direct memory access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automatic configuration for simplified setup.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Network_Virtualization_and_Acceleration\"><\/span><strong>4) Network Virtualization and Acceleration<\/strong><strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Multi-Queue Support<\/strong>: Includes Multi-Queue, NetQueue, and VMQ for scalable processing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SR-IOV Virtualization<\/strong>: Enables efficient resource sharing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Virtual Function (VF) Isolation and Protection<\/strong>: Enhances security in virtualized environments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tunnel-Aware Stateless Offload<\/strong>: Optimizes performance for encapsulated traffic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stateless TCP Offload<\/strong>: Covers IP\/TCP\/UDP checksums, LSO (Large Send Offload), LRO (Large Receive Offload), GRO (Generic Receive Offload), TSS (TCP Segmentation Offload), RSS (Receive Side Scaling), aRFS (Accelerated Receive Flow Steering), and interrupt coalescing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Application_Scenarios\"><\/span><strong>5) Application Scenarios<\/strong><strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Thor Ultra excels in demanding environments, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Large-Scale AI\/ML<\/strong>: Backend and frontend deployments for training and inference.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High-Performance Computing (HPC)<\/strong>: Accelerates compute-intensive workloads.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Public Cloud Infrastructure<\/strong>: Scales efficiently for hyperscale providers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Private Cloud Infrastructure<\/strong>: Supports enterprise-grade deployments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Storage Systems<\/strong>: Enhances data transfer speeds in networked storage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Broadcoms_UEC-First_Approach_vs_NVIDIAs_Spectrum-X_Strategy\"><\/span><strong>Broadcom&#8217;s UEC-First Approach vs. NVIDIA&#8217;s Spectrum-X Strategy<\/strong><strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike NVIDIA&#8217;s Spectrum-X Ethernet strategy, which ties into a proprietary ecosystem, Broadcom champions a &#8220;UEC-first&#8221; philosophy emphasizing openness. This approach provides crucial flexibility for operators wary of vendor lock-in, ensuring compatibility with UEC switches from multiple top-tier suppliers. As a result, the Thor Ultra NIC integrates effortlessly with diverse UEC-compliant ecosystems, promoting interoperability in AI Ethernet networking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those building Ethernet-based AI infrastructures, the Broadcom Thor Ultra represents a pivotal advancement in 800G AI Ethernet NIC technology. Its UEC compliance, combined with cutting-edge RoCE enhancements, positions it as a game-changer for reducing latency, boosting throughput, and scaling AI workloads. Stay tuned for more updates on <strong>Broadcom Thor Ultra<\/strong>, <strong>800G AI networking solutions<\/strong>, and <strong>UEC-compliant Ethernet innovations<\/strong>. If you&#8217;re exploring options for your data center or cloud setup, Broadcom&#8217;s Thor Ultra could be the key to unlocking peak performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<style>\r\n\r\n        .lwrp.link-whisper-related-posts{\r\n            \r\n            margin-top: 40px;\nmargin-bottom: 30px;\r\n        }\r\n        .lwrp .lwrp-title{\r\n            \r\n            \r\n        }\r\n        .lwrp .lwrp-description{\r\n            \r\n            \r\n\r\n        }\r\n        .lwrp .lwrp-list-container{\r\n        }\r\n        .lwrp .lwrp-list-multi-container{\r\n            display: flex;\r\n        }\r\n        .lwrp .lwrp-list-double{\r\n            width: 48%;\r\n        }\r\n        .lwrp .lwrp-list-triple{\r\n            width: 32%;\r\n        }\r\n        .lwrp .lwrp-list-row-container{\r\n            display: flex;\r\n            justify-content: space-between;\r\n        }\r\n        .lwrp .lwrp-list-row-container .lwrp-list-item{\r\n            width: calc(100% - 20px);\r\n        }\r\n        .lwrp .lwrp-list-item:not(.lwrp-no-posts-message-item){\r\n            \r\n            list-style: decimal;\r\n        }\r\n        .lwrp .lwrp-list-item img{\r\n            max-width: 100%;\r\n            height: auto;\r\n        }\r\n        .lwrp .lwrp-list-item.lwrp-empty-list-item{\r\n            background: initial !important;\r\n        }\r\n        .lwrp .lwrp-list-item .lwrp-list-link .lwrp-list-link-title-text,\r\n        .lwrp .lwrp-list-item .lwrp-list-no-posts-message{\r\n            \r\n                \r\n        }\r\n        @media screen and (max-width: 480px) {\r\n            .lwrp.link-whisper-related-posts{\r\n                \r\n                \r\n            }\r\n            .lwrp .lwrp-title{\r\n                \r\n                \r\n            }\r\n            .lwrp .lwrp-description{\r\n                \r\n                \r\n            }\r\n            .lwrp .lwrp-list-multi-container{\r\n                flex-direction: column;\r\n            }\r\n            .lwrp .lwrp-list-multi-container ul.lwrp-list{\r\n                margin-top: 0px;\r\n                margin-bottom: 0px;\r\n                padding-top: 0px;\r\n                padding-bottom: 0px;\r\n            }\r\n            .lwrp .lwrp-list-double,\r\n            .lwrp .lwrp-list-triple{\r\n                width: 100%;\r\n            }\r\n            .lwrp .lwrp-list-row-container{\r\n                justify-content: initial;\r\n                flex-direction: column;\r\n            }\r\n            .lwrp .lwrp-list-row-container .lwrp-list-item{\r\n                width: 100%;\r\n            }\r\n            .lwrp .lwrp-list-item:not(.lwrp-no-posts-message-item){\r\n                \r\n                \r\n            }\r\n            .lwrp .lwrp-list-item .lwrp-list-link .lwrp-list-link-title-text,\r\n            .lwrp .lwrp-list-item .lwrp-list-no-posts-message{\r\n                \r\n                    \r\n            }\r\n        }<\/style>\r\n<div id=\"link-whisper-related-posts-widget\" class=\"link-whisper-related-posts lwrp\">\r\n            <h3 class=\"lwrp-title\">Related Posts<\/h3>    \r\n        <div class=\"lwrp-list-container\">\r\n                                            <ul class=\"lwrp-list lwrp-list-single\">\r\n                    <li class=\"lwrp-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibermall.com\/blog\/nvidia-ai-gh200.htm\" class=\"lwrp-list-link\"><span class=\"lwrp-list-link-title-text\">Revealing the Power of the NVIDIA DGX\u2122 GH200 AI Supercomputer<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"lwrp-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibermall.com\/blog\/16-port-ethernet-switch.htm\" class=\"lwrp-list-link\"><span class=\"lwrp-list-link-title-text\">Unlock Network Potential: 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Guide.<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"lwrp-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibermall.com\/blog\/fiber-in-datacenter-connect-with-mpo.htm\" class=\"lwrp-list-link\"><span class=\"lwrp-list-link-title-text\">How Backbone Fiber in a Data Center is Connected with MPO Connector?<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"lwrp-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibermall.com\/blog\/24-port-switch.htm\" class=\"lwrp-list-link\"><span class=\"lwrp-list-link-title-text\">The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a 24-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"lwrp-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibermall.com\/blog\/why-do-25g-optical-transceivers-need-fec.htm\" class=\"lwrp-list-link\"><span class=\"lwrp-list-link-title-text\">Why does 25G SFP28\u00a0Need FEC?<\/span><\/a><\/li>                <\/ul>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a groundbreaking move for AI networking, Broadcom has unveiled the Thor Ultra, the industry&#8217;s first 800G AI Ethernet network interface card (NIC) chip that fully complies with the Ultra Ethernet Consortium (UEC) specifications. 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