CMIS is the modern, extensible management interface for high-performance optical modules across form factors and data rates. The OIF is an international non-profit organization with over 150 member companies, including the world's leading carriers and vendors. Where is CMIS used ? Key drivers behind CMIS ? Now standardized in the OIF. More complex EQ strategies, demanding closer coordination. CMIS —the Common Management Interface Specification —is a standard developed under the Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF), originating from the QSFP-DD MSA. As we have already mentioned, CMIS includes modules such as QSFP-DD/OSFP/ QSFP112/QSFP-DD800.