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.
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100G QSFP28 Optical Transceivers
Welcome to our collection of 100G QSFP28 transceivers! The 100G QSFP28 optical transceiver are designed according to SFF-8665 standard which specifies QSFP+ 28 Gb/s 4X Pluggable Transceiver Solution (QSFP28) for 100 Gigabit Ethernet. 100G QSFP28 transceivers have the exact same footprint as it’s predecessor 40G QSFP+, but has variations where modules can have NRZ modulation (100G SR4, LR4, ER4, ZR4…) and there are some newer generation 100G QSFP28 Single Lambda modules (100G LR1, FR1, DR1) which use PAM4 modulation (more on PAM4 vs NRZ). We offer a wide range of optical modules tailored to diverse networking environments to cover all industry needs. Some of our most popular 100G modules are the 100G QSFP28 SR4 (PN: 100G-QSFP28-100) designed for short range (below 150m) Multi-Mode Fiber connections, 100G QSFP28 LR4 (PN: 100G-QSFP28-10) designed for long range (up to 10km) Single-Mode Fiber connections and 100G QSFP28 ER4 (PN:100G-QSFP28-40) designed for long range (up to 40km) Single-Mode Fiber connections. To help engineers find the correct units for their setup, we’ve sorted our 100G QSFP28 transceivers in the categories below based on their type and functionality. Not only do we offer a wide range of MSA compatible modules, but all of them can be re-programmed to be compatible with a wide range of devices. From industry-standard solutions to specialized modules, find the perfect fit for your network requirements.