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100GBASE QSFP-100G Modules Data Sheet

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Product overview

The FS® 100GBASE Quad Small Form-Factor Pluggable (QSFP) portfolio offers customers a wide variety of high-density and low-power 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity options for data center, high-performance computing networks, enterprise core and distribution layers, and service provider applications. The QSFP-100G modules are our latest generation of 100G transceiver modules solution based on a QSFP form factor. (See Figure 1).

Figure 1.

QSFP-100G Optical modules

Features and benefits of FS QSFP modules

  • Hot-swappable input/output device that plugs into a 100G Gigabit Ethernet QSFP port

  • Interoperable with other IEEE-compliant 100GBASE interfaces where applicable

  • Certified and tested on Cisco, Arista, Juniper, Brocade QSFP-100G ports for superior performance, quality, and reliability. For more details, refer to the FS Assured Program for Transceivers

  • High-speed electrical interface compliant to IEEE 802.3bm

QSFP28-SR4-100G

The QSFP28-SR4-100G QSFP Module supports link lengths of up to 70m (100m) over OM3 (OM4) Multimode Fiber with MTP/ MPO connectors. It primarily enables high-bandwidth 100G optical links over 12-fiber parallel fiber terminated with MTP/MPO multifiber connectors. QSFP28-SR4-100G supports 100GBase Ethernet rate.

QSFP28-PIR4-100G

The QSFP28-PIR4-100G Module supports link lengths of up to 500 meters over SMF with MTP/ MPO connectors. The 100 Gigabit Ethernet signal is carried over 12-fiber parallel fiber terminated with MTP/MPO multifiber connectors.

QSFP28-DR-100G

The QSFP28-DR-100G Module supports link lengths of up to 500 m over a standard pair of G.652 Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) with duplex LC connectors. The 100 Gigabit Ethernet signal is carried over a single wavelength using onboard PAM4 modulation and FEC. QSFP28-DR-100G interoperates with 400G transceivers that comply with IEEE 400GBASE-DR4, such as QDD-DR4-400G-Si, via fiber break-out cables.

QSFP28-FR-100G

The QSFP28-FR-100G Module supports link lengths of up to 2 km over a standard pair of G.652 Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) with duplex LC connectors. The 100 Gigabit Ethernet signal is carried over a single wavelength using onboard PAM4 modulation and FEC. QSFP28-FR-100G can also be used in applications meant for IEEE 100GBASE-DR, such as interoperability with IEEE 400GBASE-DR4, such as QSFPDD-XDR4-400G, via fiber break-out cables.

QSFP28-IR4-100G

The QSFP28-IR4-100G Module supports link lengths of up to 2 km over a standard pair of G.652 Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) with duplex LC connectors. The 100 Gigabit Ethernet signal is carried over four wavelengths. Multiplexing and demultiplexing of the four wavelengths are managed within the device.

QSFP28-LR-100G

The QSFP28-LR-100G Module supports link lengths of up to 10 km over a standard pair of G.652 Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) with duplex LC connectors. The 100 Gigabit Ethernet signal is carried over a single wavelength using onboard PAM4 modulation and FEC.

QSFP28-LR4-100G

The QSFP28-LR4-100G Module supports link lengths of up to 10km over a standard pair of G.652 single-mode fiber with duplex LC connectors. It complies with the IEEE 100GBASE-LR4 specification, which does not employ the use of FEC QSFP28-LR4-100G supports 100GBase Ethernet rate.

QSFP28-ILR4-100G

The QSFP28-ILR4-100G industrial temperature Module supports link lengths of up to 10km over a standard pair of G.652 single-mode fiber with duplex LC connectors. It complies with the IEEE 100GBASE-LR4 specification, which does not employ the use of FEC. QSFP-100G-LR4-I supports 100GBase Ethernet rate within an industrial temperature range.

QSFP28-ER4-100G

The QSFP28-ER4-100G supports link lengths of up to 40km over a standard pair of G.652 single-mode fiber with duplex LC connectors. The 100 Gigabit Ethernet signal is carried over four wavelengths. Multiplexing and demultiplexing of the four wavelengths are managed within the device. Full 40km reach requires the use of FEC on the host platform. Without FEC, the reach is 30km.

QSFP28-100G-BX20

The QSFP28-100G-BX20 Module supports link lengths of up to 20 km over a standard G.652 single-mode fibers with simplex LC connectors. Full 20km reach requires the use of FEC on the host platform. It uses single-fibre bi-directional technology to transmit different wavelengths over a single fiber. Multiplexing and demultiplexing of the eight wavelengths are managed within the device. The QSFP28-100G-BX20 supports 100GBase Ethernet rates.

QSFP28-BIDI-100G

The QSFP28-BIDI-100G Module supports link lengths of up to 75m (100m/150m) over OM3 (OM4/OM5) Multimode Fiber with duplex LC connectors. It complies with the QSFP28 MSA and IEEE 802.3bm CAUI-4 electrical interface. QSFP28-BIDI-100G supports 100GBase Ethernet rate.

QSFP28-ISR4-100G

The QSFP28-ISR4-100G QSFP Module supports link lengths of up to 70m (100m) over OM3 (OM4) Multimode Fiber with MTP/ MPO connectors. It primarily enables high-bandwidth 100G optical links over 12-fiber parallel fiber terminated with MTP/MPO multifiber connectors. QSFP28-ISR4-100G supports 100GBase Ethernet rate within an industrial temperature range.

QSFP28-EIR4-100G

The QSFP28-EIR4-100G Module supports link lengths of up to 10km over a standard pair of G.652 Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) with duplex LC connectors. The 100 Gigabit Ethernet signal is carried over four wavelengths. Multiplexing and demultiplexing of the four wavelengths are managed within the device.

Q28-ER4L-100G-X

The Q28-ER4L-100G-X supports link lengths of up to 40km over a standard pair of G.652 single-mode fiber with duplex LC connectors. The 100 Gigabit Ethernet signal is carried over four wavelengths. Multiplexing and demultiplexing of the four wavelengths are managed within the device. Full 40km reach requires the use of FEC on the host platform. Without FEC, the reach is 30km. Q28-ER4L-100G-X complies with the 100GBASE-ER4 standard within an Extended Temperature range.

Q28-100/112G-10

The Q28-100/112G-10 Module supports link lengths of up to 10km over a standard pair of G.652 single-mode fiber with duplex LC connectors. It complies with the IEEE 100GBASE-LR4 specification, which does not employ the use of FEC. Q28-100/112G-10 supports 100G Ethernet and 112G OTU4 Dual Rate.

Q28-100/112G-20

The Q28-100/112G-20 Module supports link lengths of up to 20km over a standard pair of G.652 single-mode fiber with duplex LC connectors. Full 20km reach requires the use of FEC on the host platform. It complies with the 100G LR1-20 standard and interoperates with other transceivers meeting that standard up to 20km.Q28-100/112G-20 support 100G Ethernet and 112G OTU4 Dual Rate.

Q28-100/112G-40

The Q28-100/112G-40 Module supports link lengths of up to 40km over a standard pair of G.652 single-mode fiber with duplex LC connectors. The 100 Gigabit Ethernet signal is carried over four wavelengths. Multiplexing and demultiplexing of the four wavelengths are managed within the device. Full 40km reach requires the use of FEC on the host platform. Without FEC, the reach is 30km. It complies with the 100GBASE-ER4 standard and supports 100G Ethernet and 112G OTU4 Dual Rate.

Q28-PCxx

Q28-PCxx copper direct-attach 100GBASE-CR4 cables (Figure 2) are suitable for very short links and offer a cost-effective way to establish a 100-Gigabit link between QSFP-100G ports of switches within racks and across adjacent racks. FS currently offers passive copper cables in lengths of x= 0.5,1,1.5,2,2.5,3, and 5 meters.

Figure 2.

Q28-PCxx cables

Q-4S28PCxx

QSFP-100G to four SFP-25G copper direct-attach breakout cables (Figure 3) are suitable for very short links and offer a cost-effective way to connect within racks and across adjacent racks. These breakout cables connect to a 100G QSFP port of a switch on one end and to four 25G SFP ports of a switch/server on the other end. FS currently offers passive cables in lengths of x= 0.5,1,1.5,2,2.5,3,3.5, and 5 meters.

Figure 3.

Q-4S28PCxx cables

Q28-AOxx

QSFP-100G to QSFP-100G AOC cables (Figure 4) are suitable for short distances and offer a flexible way to connect within racks and across racks. Active optical cables are much thinner and lighter than copper cables, which makes cable management easier. AOCs enable efficient system airflow, which is critical in high-density racks. FS currently offers active optical cables in lengths of x=0.5,1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 meters.

Figure 4.

Q28-AOxx cables

Q-4S28AOxx

QSFP-100G to four SFP-25G Active Optical breakout cables (Figure 5) are suitable for short distances and offer a flexible way to connect within racks and across adjacent racks. These breakout cables connect to a 100G QSFP port of a switch on one end and to four 25G SFP ports of a switch/server on the other end. FS currently offers active optical cables in lengths of x= 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 50 meters.

Figure 5.

Q-4S28AOxx cables

Table 1 describes the QSFP-100G portfolio.

Table 1.         

QSFP-100G Portfolio

FS ProductFS DescriptionFS Connector Type
QSFP28-DR-100G100GBASE SR4 QSFP Transceiver, MTP/MPO, 100m over OM4 MMFMTP/MPO-12 (12 fibers)
QSFP28-PIR4-100G100GBASE PSM4 QSFP Transceiver, MTP/MPO, 500m over SMF112233 MTP/MPO-12 (12 fibers)
QSFP28-DR-100G100GBASE DR QSFP Transceiver, 500m over SMF LC
QSFP28-FR-100G100GBASE FR QSFP Transceiver, 2km over SMFLC
QSFP28-IR4-100G100GBASE CWDM4 QSFP Transceiver, LC, 2km over SMFLC
QSFP28-LR-100G100GBASE LR QSFP Transceiver, 10km over SMFLC
QSFP28-LR4-100G100GBASE LR4 QSFP Transceiver, LC, 10km over SMFLC
QSFP28-ILR4-100G100GBASE LR4 QSFP Transceiver, LC, 10km over SMF, I-Temp LC
QSFP28-ER4-100G 100GBASE QSFP Transceiver, 25-40km reach over SMF, Duplex LCLC
QSFP28-100G-BX20100G BX20 QSFP Transceiver, 20km reach over SMF, Simplex LC LC
QSFP28-BIDI-100G 100G SR-BiDi QSFP Transceiver, LC, 100m OM4 MMFLC
QSFP28-ISR4-100G100GBASE SR4 QSFP Transceiver, MTP/MPO, 100m over OM4 MMF I-Temp MTP/MPO-12 (12 fibers)
QSFP28-EIR4-100G 100GBASE 4WDM-10 QSFP Transceiver LC, 10km over SMFLC
Q28-ER4L-100G-X100GBASE ER4L Transceiver, 40km reach over SMF, duplex, LC, E-TempLC
Q28-100/112G-10 100GBASE LR4 and 112GBASE OTU4 QSFP Transceiver LC, 10km reach over SMFLC
Q28-100/112G-20100GBASE LR4 and 112GBASE OTU4 QSFP Transceiver LC, 20km reach over SMFLC
Q28-100/112G-40100GBASE LR4 and 112GBASE OTU4 QSFP Transceiver LC, 40km reach over SMFLC
Q28-PCxx
(0.5M, 1M, 1.5M, 2M, 2.5M, 3M, 5M)		100GBASE-CR4 Passive Copper Cable-
Q-4S28PCxx
(0.5M, 1M, 1.5M, 2M, 2.5M,3M, 3.5M, 5M) 		100GBASE SR4 QSFP Transceiver, MTP/MPO, 100m over OM4 MMF-
Q28-AOxx
(0.5M, 1M, 2M, 3M, 5M, 7M, 10M, 15M, 20M, 25M, 30M) 		100GBASE QSFP Active Optical Cables-
Q-4S28AOxx
( 1M, 2M, 3M, 5M, 7M, 10M, 15M, 20M, 25M, 30M,50M) 		100GBASE QSFP to 4xSFP25G Active Optical Splitter Cable-

Technical specifications

Platform support

QSFP modules are supported on switches and routers. For more details, refer to the FS 100 Gigabit Ethernet Transceiver Modules Compatibility Matrix

Connectors and cabling

Refer to Table 2 for connector type information and cabling specifications for each QSFP product.

Environmental conditions

Operating temperature range:

  • Commercial temperature range: 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F)

  • Industrial temperature range: -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)

  • Storage temperature range: -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)

Dimensions

Maximum outer dimensions including Pull Tab for the QSFP connector module are (H x W x D) 13.5 x 18.5 x 123.4mm.

FS QSFP connector modules typically weigh 100 grams or less.

Note: Except for QSFP28-PIR4-100G, only connections with patch cords with PC or Ultra-Physical Contact (UPC) connectors are supported. QSFP28-PIR4-100G requires patch cords with Angled Physical Contact (APC) MTP/MPO connectors. All cables and cable assemblies used must be compliant with the standards specified in the standards section of this datasheet.

Table 2.         

QSFP Port cabling specifications

FS QSFPNominal Wavelength (nm)Cable TypeCore Size (Microns)Modal Bandwidth (MHzkm)*1Cable DistancePower Consumption (W)Pull Tab Color
QSFP28-SR4-100G850MMF50.0 50.02000 (OM3) 4700 (OM4) 4700 (OM5)70m 100m1.8Beige
QSFP28-PIR4-100G1310SMFG.652-5003.5Yellow
QSFP28-DR-100G1310SMFG.652-500m4.5Blue
QSFP28-FR-100G1310SMFG.652-2km4.5Blue
QSFP28-IR4-100G1271, 1291, 1311, 1331SMFG.652-2km3.5Green
QSFP28-LR-100G1310SMFG.652-10m4.5Blue
QSFP28-LR4-100G1295, 1300, 1304, 1309SMFG.652-10m3.5Blue
QSFP28-ILR4-100G1295, 1300, 1304, 1309SMFG.652-10m4.5Blue
QSFP28-ER4-100G1295, 1300, 1304, 1309SMFG.652-40km (with host FEC) 30km (without host FEC)4.5Red
QSFP28-BIDI-100G850MMF50.0 50.02000 (OM3) 4700(OM4) 4700(OM5)75m 100m 150m3.5Grey
QSFP28-100G-BX201280 to 1310 (Tx) 1310 to 1280 (Rx)SMFG.652-20km5Grey (1280 to 1310(Tx)) Red (1310 to 1280(Rx))
Q28-PC005----0.5m--
Q28-PC01-Direct- attach copper cable assembly--1m1.5-
Q28-PC015---1.5m-
Q28-PC02---2m-
Q-4S28PC025---2.5m-
Q28-PC03---3m-
Q28-PC05---5m-
Q-4S28PC005---0.5m-
Q-4S28PC01---1m-
Q-4S28PC015---1.5m-
Q-4S28PC02---2m-
Q-4S28PC025---2.5m-
Q-4S28PC03---3m-
Q-4S28PC035---3.5m-
Q-4S28PC05---5m-
Q-AO005---0.5m-
Q28-AO01-Active optical cable assembly--1m3.5-
Q28-AO02---2m-
Q28-AO03---3m-
Q28-AO05---5m-
Q28-AO07---7m-
Q28-AO10---10m-
Q28-AO15---15m-
Q28-AO20---15m-
Q28-AO25---25m-
Q28-AO30---30m-
Q-4S28AO01---1m-
Q-4S28AO02---2m-
Q-4S28AO03---3m-
Q-4S28AO05---5m-
Q-4S28AO07---7m-
Q-4S28AO10---10m-
Q-4S28AO15---15m-
Q-4S28AO20---20m-
Q-4S28AO25---25m-
Q-4S28AO30---30m-
Q-4S28AO50---50m-

Table 3 shows the key optical characteristics for the QSFP modules.

Table 3.         

Optical characteristics

ProductDescriptionsTransmit Power (dBm) per laneReceive Power (dBm) per laneTransmit and Receive Wavelength (nm)
MaximumMaximumMaximumMaximum
QSFP28-SR4-100G100GBASE SR4 QSFP Transceiver, MTP/MPO, 100m over OM4 MMF+2.4-8.4+2.4-10.3840 to 860
QSFP28-PIR4-100G100GBASE PSM4 QSFP Transceiver, MTP/MPO, 500m over SMF+2-9.4+2-12.661295 to 1325
QSFP28-DR-100G100GBASE DR QSFP Transceiver, 500m over SMF4-2.94-5.91304.5 to 1317.5
QSFP28-FR-100G100GBASE FR QSFP Transceiver, 2km over SMF4-2.44.5-6.41304.5 to 1317.5
QSFP28-IR4-100G100GBASE CWDM4 QSFP Transceiver, LC, 2km over SMF+2.5-6.5+2.5-11.51271, 1291, 1311, 1331
QSFP28-LR-100G100GBASE LR QSFP Transceiver, 10km over SMF4.5-1.44.5-7.71304.5 to 1317.5
QSFP28-LR4-100G100GBASE LR4 QSFP Transceiver, LC, 10km over SMF+4.5-4.34.5-10.61295, 1300, 1304, 1309
QSFP28-ILR4-100G100GBASE LR4 QSFP Transceiver, LC, 10km over SMF, I-Temp+4.5-4.34.5-10.61295, 1300, 1304, 1309
QSFP28-ER4-100G100GBASE QSFP Transceiver, 25-40KM reach over SMF, Duplex LC4.5-2.9-4.9-16.9 (30km) -20.9 (40km)1295, 1300, 1304, 1309
QSFP28-100G-BX20100G BX20 QSFP Transceiver, 20KM reach over SMF, Simplex LC4.5-4.34.5-14.51280 to 1310 (Tx) 1310 to 1280 (Rx)
QSFP28-BIDI-100G100G SR-BiDi QSFP Transceiver, LC, 100m OM4 MMF3-5.53.4-9.5850-940
QSFP28-ISR4-100G100GBASE SR4 QSFP Transceiver, MTP/MPO, 100m over OM4 MMF I- Temp2.4-8.42.4-10.3840-860
QSFP28-EIR4-100G100GBASE 4WDM-10 QSFP Transceiver LC, 10km over SMF2.5-6.52.5-131271, 1291, 1311, 1331
Q28-ER4L-100G-X100GBASE ER4L Transceiver, 40km reach over SMF, duplex, LC, E-Temp6.5-2.5-3.5-20.51295, 1300, 1304, 1309
Q28-100/112G-10100GBASE LR4 and 112GBASE OTU4 QSFP Transceiver LC, 10KM reach over SMF(100G)4.5 (112G)4(100G)-4.3 (112G)-0.6(100G)4.5 (112G)4(100G)-8.6 (112G)-8.41295, 1300, 1304, 1309
Q28-100/112G-20100GBASE LR4 and 112GBASE OTU4 QSFP Transceiver LC, 20KM reach over SMF(100G)4.5 (112G)4(100G)-1.0 (112G)0(100G)4.5 (112G)4(100G)-9.5 (112G)-9.01295, 1300, 1304, 1309
Q28-100/112G-40100GBASE LR4 and 112GBASE OTU4 QSFP Transceiver LC, 40KM reach over SMF(100G)2.9 (112G)3.3(100G)-2.5 (112G)-1(100G)2.9 (112G)3.3(100G)-15 (112G)-191295, 1300, 1304, 1309

Table 4 shows the cable breakout location from the 100G side.

Table 4.         

Table 4. 100G to 25G cable breakout location

ProductBreakout Location (from 100G end)
Q-4S28PC0050m
Q-4S28PC010m
Q-4S28PC0150m
Q-4S28PC020m
Q-4S28PC0250m
Q-4S28PC030m
Q-4S28PC0350m
Q-4S28PC050m
Q-4S28AO010.7m
Q-4S28AO021.4m
Q-4S28AO032m
Q-4S28AO053m

Table 5 shows the cable specifications for bend radius and diameter.

Table 5.         

Table 5. 100G cable specifications (diameter, bend radius)

FS Part NumberDescriptionDiameterBend Radius
Q28-AO005100G QSFP Active Optical Cable, 0.5-meter330
Q28-AO01100G QSFP Active Optical Cable, 1-meter330
Q28-AO02100G QSFP Active Optical Cable, 2-meter330
Q28-AO03100G QSFP Active Optical Cable, 3-meter330
Q28-AO05100G QSFP Active Optical Cable, 5-meter330
Q28-AO07100G QSFP Active Optical Cable, 7-meter330
Q28-AO10100G QSFP Active Optical Cable, 10-meter330
Q28-AO15100G QSFP Active Optical Cable, 15-meter330
Q28-AO20100G QSFP Active Optical Cable,20-meter330
Q28-AO25100G QSFP Active Optical Cable,25-meter330
Q28-AO30100G QSFP Active Optical Cable,30-meter330
Q28-PC005100GBASE-CR4 QSFP Passive Copper Cable, 0.5- meter6.9 +/-0.3mm70
Q28-PC01100GBASE-CR4 QSFP Passive Copper Cable, 1-meter
Q28-PC015100GBASE-CR4 QSFP Passive Copper Cable, 1.5- meter
Q28-PC02100GBASE-CR4 QSFP Passive Copper Cable, 2-meter
Q28-PC025100GBASE-CR4 QSFP Passive Copper Cable, 2.5- meter
Q28-PC03100GBASE-CR4 QSFP Passive Copper Cable, 3-meter
Q28-PC05100GBASE-CR4 QSFP Passive Copper Cable, 5-meter9.0+/-0.3mm90

Warranty

Ordering information

Table 6 provides the ordering information for QSFP 100G modules and related cables.

Table 6.         

Ordering information

Part NumberDescription
QSFP Optics Modules
QSFP28-SR4-100G100GBASE SR4 QSFP Transceiver, MTP/MPO, 100m over OM4 MMF
QSFP28-PIR4-100G100GBASE PSM4 QSFP Transceiver, MTP/MPO, 500m over SMF
QSFP28-DR-100G100GBASE DR QSFP Transceiver, 500m over SMF
QSFP28-FR-100G100GBASE FR QSFP Transceiver, 2km over SMF
QSFP28-IR4-100G100GBASE CWDM4 QSFP Transceiver, LC, 2km over SMF
QSFP28-LR-100G100GBASE LR QSFP Transceiver, 10km over SMF
QSFP28-LR4-100G100GBASE LR4 QSFP Transceiver, LC, 10km over SMF
QSFP28-ILR4-100G100GBASE LR4 QSFP Transceiver, LC, 10km over SMF, I-Temp
QSFP28-100G-BX20100GBASE QSFP Transceiver, 25-40km reach over SMF, Duplex LC
QSFP28-BIDI-100G100G BX20 QSFP Transceiver, 20km reach over SMF, Simplex LC
QSFP28-ISR4-100G100G SR-BiDi QSFP Transceiver, LC, 100m OM4 MMF
QSFP28-EIR4-100G100GBASE SR4 QSFP Transceiver, MTP/MPO, 100m over OM4 MMF I-Temp
Q28-ER4L-100G-X100GBASE 4WDM-10 QSFP Transceiver LC, 10km over SMF
Q28-100/112G-10100GBASE ER4L Transceiver, 40km reach over SMF, duplex, LC, E-Temp
Q28-100/112G-20100GBASE LR4 and 112GBASE OTU4 QSFP Transceiver LC, 10km reach over SMF
Q28-100/112G-40100GBASE LR4 and 112GBASE OTU4 QSFP Transceiver LC, 20km reach over SMF
Q28-100/112G-40100GBASE LR4 and 112GBASE OTU4 QSFP Transceiver LC, 40km reach over SMF
QSFP Direct-Attach Copper Modules
Q28-PC005100GBASE-CR4 QSFP Passive Copper Cable, 0.5-meter
Q28-PC01100GBASE-CR4 QSFP Passive Copper Cable, 1-meter
Q28-PC015100GBASE-CR4 QSFP Passive Copper Cable, 1.5-meter
Q28-PC02100GBASE-CR4 QSFP Passive Copper Cable, 2-meter
Q28-PC025100GBASE-CR4 QSFP Passive Copper Cable, 2.5-meter
Q28-PC03100GBASE-CR4 QSFP Passive Copper Cable, 3-meter
Q28-PC05100GBASE-CR4 QSFP Passive Copper Cable, 5-meter
Q-4S28PC005100G QSFP to 4xSFP25G Passive Copper Splitter Cable, 0.5-meter
Q-4S28PC01100G QSFP to 4xSFP25G Passive Copper Splitter Cable, 1-meter
Q-4S28PC015100G QSFP to 4xSFP25G Passive Copper Splitter Cable, 1.5-meter
Q-4S28PC02100G QSFP to 4xSFP25G Passive Copper Splitter Cable, 2-meter
Q-4S28PC025100G QSFP to 4xSFP25G Passive Copper Splitter Cable, 2.5-meter
Q-4S28PC03100G QSFP to 4xSFP25G Passive Copper Splitter Cable, 3-meter
Q-4S28PC035100G QSFP to 4xSFP25G Passive Copper Splitter Cable, 3.5-meter
Q-4S28PC05100G QSFP to 4xSFP25G Passive Copper Splitter Cable, 5-meter
Q28-AO005100G QSFP Active Optical Cable, 0.5-meter
Q28-AO01100G QSFP Active Optical Cable, 1-meter
Q28-AO02100G QSFP Active Optical Cable, 2-meter
Q28-AO03100G QSFP Active Optical Cable, 3-meter
Q28-AO05100G QSFP Active Optical Cable, 5-meter
Q28-AO07100G QSFP Active Optical Cable, 7-meter
Q28-AO10100G QSFP Active Optical Cable, 10-meter
Q28-AO15100G QSFP Active Optical Cable, 15-meter
Q28-AO20100G QSFP Active Optical Cable,20-meter
Q28-AO25100G QSFP Active Optical Cable,25-meter
Q28-AO30100G QSFP Active Optical Cable,30-meter
Q-4S28AO01100G QSFP to 4xSFP25G Active Optical Splitter Cable, 1-meter
Q-4S28AO02100G QSFP to 4xSFP25G Active Optical Splitter Cable, 2-meter
Q-4S28AO03100G QSFP to 4xSFP25G Active Optical Splitter Cable, 3-meter
Q-4S28AO05100G QSFP to 4xSFP25G Active Optical Splitter Cable, 5-meter
Q-4S28AO07100G QSFP to 4xSFP25G Active Optical Splitter Cable, 7-meter
Q-4S28AO010100G QSFP to 4xSFP25G Active Optical Splitter Cable, 10-meter
Q-4S28AO015100G QSFP to 4xSFP25G Active Optical Splitter Cable, 15-meter
Q-4S28AO020100G QSFP to 4xSFP25G Active Optical Splitter Cable, 20-meter
Q-4S28AO025100G QSFP to 4xSFP25G Active Optical Splitter Cable, 25-meter
Q-4S28AO030100G QSFP to 4xSFP25G Active Optical Splitter Cable, 30-meter
Q-4S28AO050100G QSFP to 4xSFP25G Active Optical Splitter Cable, 50-meter

Regulatory and standards compliance

Standards

  • SFF-8665: QSFP+ 28 Gb/s 4X Pluggable Transceiver Solution (QSFP28)

  • SFF-8636: Common Management Interface

  • 802.3TM-2012 IEEE Standard for Ethernet

  • IEEE 802.3ba Amendment of IEEE Std 802.3

  • IEEE 802.3bm Amendment of IEEE Std 802.3

  • GR-20-CORE: Generic Requirements for Optical Fiber and Optical Fiber Cable

  • GR-326-CORE: Generic Requirements for Single-Mode Optical Connectors and Jumper Assemblies

  • GR-468-CORE: Generic Requirements for Optoelectronic Devices Used in Telecommunications Equipmet

  • GR-1435-CORE: Generic Requirements for Multifiber Optical Connectors

  • RoHS 6

Safety

  • Modules are compliant with Laser Class 1 as defined in IEC 60825-1, IEC 60825-2 and Comply with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11

Table 7.         

Laser Class for the QSFP-100G Optical modules

ProductLaser Class
QSFP28-SR4-100G1
QSFP28-PIR4-100G1
QSFP28-DR-100G1
QSFP28-FR-100G1
QSFP28-IR4-100G1
QSFP28-LR-100G1
QSFP28-LR4-100G1
QSFP28-ILR4-100G1
QSFP28-ER4-100G1
QSFP28-100G-BX201
QSFP28-ER4-100G1
QSFP28-100G-BX201
QSFP28-BIDI-100G1
QSFP28-ISR4-100G1
QSFP28-EIR4-100G1
Q28-ER4L-100G-X1
Q28-100/112G-101
Q28-100/112G-201
Q28-100/112G-401

Additional information

For more information about 100GBASE QSFP optics and copper modules, contact your Account Manager or visit https://www.fs.com/c/fiber-optic-transceivers-9

Document history

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100GBASE QSFP-100G Modules Data Sheet-4/6/2022

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