The QSFP+ module is designed for use in 40GBASE Ethernet throughput up to 40km over single mode fiber (SMF) using a wavelength of 1310nm via duplex LC connectors. This transceiver is compliant with QSFP+ MSA, IEEE 802.3bm 40GBASE-ER4 and OTU3 standard. Digital diagnostics functions are also available via the I2C interface, as specified by the QSFP+ MSA, to allow access to real-time operating parameters. With these features, this easy to install, hot swappable transceiver is suitable to be used in various applications, such as data centers, high-performance computing networks, enterprise core and distribution layer applications.
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P/N:QSFP-ER4-40G
SKU:36173
US$1,109.00
Product Highlights
Upgrade 10G to 40G Without Changing Existing Multimode Fiber Cabling Infrastructure
Built-in Semtech Chip, Max. Power Consumption 3.5W
Up to 150m via Multimode OM3 and 2km via Singlemode OS2
Tested in Targeted Switches for Superior Performance, Quality, and Reliability
High-Speed Electrical Interface Compliant to IEEE 802.3ba
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Cisco QSFP-40G-ER4 Compatible 40GBASE-ER4 QSFP+ Optical Transceiver Module (SMF, 1310nm, 40km, LC, DOM)
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Please Note: Installing a third party transceiver does not void your network equipment warranty. Network equipment manufacturers all have guidelines stating that warranty support on their products will not be affected.
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Features
40G Connectivity for Data Center
Featured with low-power, high-density and high-speed, the QSFP+ transceiver offers a popular way to help you quickly ramp up to 40G transmission.
Tested in Host Devices for Proven Interoperability
Every unit is quality tested for compatibility in the targeted switch environment, which guarantees flawless operations. View compatible list.
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Optical Spectrum Test
No Packet Loss & CRC
Eye Pattern Test
Mask Margin >20%
Bit Error Rate Test
BER 1E-12
Temperature Test
0~70°C
Center Wavelength | 1310nm | 1310nm | 1310nm | 1310nm |
Connector | Duplex LC | MTP/MPO-12 Male | Duplex LC | Duplex LC |
Cable Distance (Max.) | 40km | 10km | 10km | 80km |
Cable Type | SMF | SMF | SMF | SMF |
Transmitter Type | DFB CWDM | 4x DFB | DFB CWDM | EML |
Packaging Technology | BOX | BOX | BOX | BOX |
Chip | Semtech | MAXIM | Semtech | Semtech |
Power Consumption | ≤3.5W | ≤2.5W | ≤3.5W | ≤4.5W |
Protocols | OTN OTU3, 40G Ethernet, SATA/SAS3, MSA Compliant | 40G Ethernet, MSA Compliant | OTN OTU3, 40G Ethernet, Fiber Channel, SATA/SAS3, MSA Compliant | QSFP+ MSA, IEEE 802.3ba Compliant |
Application | Data Center 40GBASE Ethernet | Data Center 40GBASE Ethernet 40G to 4x10G Breakout | Data Center 40GBASE Ethernet | Data Center 40GBASE Ethernet |
Center Wavelength
1310nm
1310nm
1310nm
1310nm
Connector
Duplex LC
MTP/MPO-12 Male
Duplex LC
Duplex LC
Cable Distance (Max.)
40km
10km
10km
80km
Cable Type
SMF
SMF
SMF
SMF
Transmitter Type
DFB CWDM
4x DFB
DFB CWDM
EML
Packaging Technology
BOX
BOX
BOX
BOX
Chip
Semtech
MAXIM
Semtech
Semtech
Power Consumption
≤3.5W
≤2.5W
≤3.5W
≤4.5W
Protocols
OTN OTU3, 40G Ethernet, SATA/SAS3, MSA Compliant
40G Ethernet, MSA Compliant
OTN OTU3, 40G Ethernet, Fiber Channel, SATA/SAS3, MSA Compliant
QSFP+ MSA, IEEE 802.3ba Compliant
Application
Data Center
40GBASE Ethernet
40GBASE Ethernet
Data Center
40GBASE Ethernet
40G to 4x10G Breakout
40GBASE Ethernet
40G to 4x10G Breakout
Data Center
40GBASE Ethernet
40GBASE Ethernet
Data Center
40GBASE Ethernet
40GBASE Ethernet
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