What Distance Can 100G QSFP28 Transceiver Support?

When it comes to high-speed networking, understanding the capabilities of your equipment is crucial. For network engineers, knowing the distance a 100G QSFP28 transceiver can support is essential for efficient network planning and deployment. This guide provides a detailed overview of the distances supported by various types of 100G QSFP28 transceivers, ensuring you choose the right module for your network needs.

Multimode Fiber (MMF) 100G QSFP28 Transceivers

Standard EDGE SKU Distance
100GBASE-SR4 100G-QSFP28-100 100m (OM4) MMF and 70m (OM3) MMF
100GBASE-SWDM4 SWDM4-100G-QSFP28-150 150m (OM5) MMF

Bidirectional 100G-QSFP28 modules for Multimode cables:

Standard EDGE SKU Distance
100GBASE / 40GBASE BIDI-100G-QSFP28-150 150m (OM5) MMF

Bidirectional 100G-QSFP28 modules for Multimode cables:

Standard EDGE SKU Distance
100GBASE / 40GBASE BIDI-100G-QSFP28-150 150m (OM5) MMF

100G-QSFP28 modules for Single-mode cable:

Standard EDGE SKU Distance
100GBASE-PSM4 100G-QSFP28-2 2km over SMF
100GBASE-CWDM4 100G-QSFP28-2.1 2km over SMF
100GBASE-LR4 100G-QSFP28-10 10km over SMF
100GBASE-ER4 100G-QSFP28-40 40km over SMF
100GBASE-ZR4 100G-QSFP28-80 80km over SMF
100GBASE-ZR4+ 100G-QSFP28-100P 100km over SMF

Bidirectional 100G-QSFP28 modules for Single-mode cable:

Standard EDGE SKU Distance
100GBASE-4WDM BIDI-100G-QSFP28-20A / B 20km with FEC over SMF
100GBASE-ZR4lite BIDI-100G-QSFP28-70A / B 70km with FEC over SMF
100GBASE-ZR4 BIDI-100G-QSFP28-80A / B 80km with FEC over SMF

Single Lambda 100G-QSFP28 modules for Multimode cable:

Standard EDGE SKU Distance
100GBASE-DR 100G-QSFP28-SL500 500m over MMF

Single Lambda 100G-QSFP28 modules for Single-mode cable:

Standard EDGE SKU Distance
100GBASE-FR 100G-QSFP28-SL2 2km over SMF
100GBASE-LR 100G-QSFP28-SL10 10km over SMF
100GBASE-LR1 100G-QSFP28-SL20 20km over SMF with FEC
100GBASE-ER1 Lite 100G-QSFP28-SL30 30km over SMF with FEC
100GBASE-ER1 100G-QSFP28-SL40 40km over SMF with FEC

Choosing the Right 100G QSFP28 Transceiver:

Selecting the right 100G QSFP28 transceiver module depends on your network’s specific requirements. Each of these transceivers is designed for specific applications and distances. For example, single-mode transceivers starting from 40km require host FEC (Forward Error Correction) features to achieve the advertised reach. These 100G QSFP28 transceivers can be used to upgrade 100G Ethernet dark fiber connections to next-generation data rates. Extended Reach 100G Optics, including the 80km and 100km transceivers, are our newest and most advanced 100G QSFP28 solutions for long distances.

By understanding the distances supported by different 100G QSFP28 transceivers and choosing the right one, you can optimize your network infrastructure for efficiency, performance, and future scalability.

Conclusion:

In summary, the 100G QSFP28 transceivers offer a wide range of distance capabilities, making them suitable for various network applications. Whether you’re using multimode or single-mode fiber, there’s a 100G QSFP28 transceiver that fits your needs. By leveraging these advanced optical transceivers, network engineers can achieve higher data rates and more efficient network performance.

For comprehensive information explore our selection of 100G QSFP28 transceivers and discover how you can elevate your network infrastructure.