Ciena 160-9404-900 Compatible 100G 40KM SMF QSFP28 module
Ciena compatible 160-9404-900 - Key Features
- Compatibility: Ciena
- Media Type: Single-Mode Fiber (SMF)
- Connector: Double LC/UPC
- Fiber Count: Duplex
- Maximum Distance: 40 km
- Guaranteed Link Budget: 22 dB
- Tx Wavelenght: 1310 nm
- Supported Data Rate: 112 Gbps
- DDM/DOM: Supported
- Forward Error Correction (FEC): Host FEC Supported
- Temperature Range: Standard 0°-70°C
Ciena 160-9404-900 Price
SKU:100G-QSFP28-40-CI
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Form Factor | QSFP28 |
Modulation | NRZ (Non-Return to Zero) |
Media Type | Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) |
Connector | Double LC/UPC |
Fiber Count | Duplex |
Maximum Distance | 40 km |
Guaranteed Link Budget | 22 dB |
TX Wavelenght | 4-channel LAN WDM (1295.56/1300.05/1304.58/1309.14 nm) |
RX Wavelenght | 4-channel LAN WDM (1295.56/1300.05/1304.58/1309.14 nm) |
Supported Data Rate | 112 Gbps |
Supportet Ethernet Applications | 100G Ethernet (103.125 Gbps) |
Supported Fiber Channel Applications | 4x 32G Fiber Channel (112.2Gbps) |
Optical Transport Network (OTN) Applications | OTU4 (112 Gbps) |
DDM/DOM | Supported |
Forward Error Correction (FEC) | Host FEC Supported |
Transmitter Type | EML Laser |
Tx Wave Bandwidth | 4 LAN WDM Seperated 1310 nm Lanes (15.66 nm 1294.53 – 1310.19nm) (L0 Tx center 1295.56nm, L1 Tx center 1300.05nm, L2 Tx center 1304.58nm, L3 Tx center 1309.14nm) |
Average Launch Power (Min) Each Lane | -2 dBm |
Average Launch Power (Max) Each Lane | 4 dBm |
Extinction Ratio (Min) | 4 dB |
Receiver Type | APD Photodiode |
RX Wave Bandwidth | 4 LAN WDM Seperated 1310 nm Lanes (15.66 nm 1294.53 – 1310.19nm) (L0 Tx center 1295.56nm, L1 Tx center 1300.05nm, L2 Tx center 1304.58nm, L3 Tx center 1309.14nm) |
Average Receiver Sensitivity (Min) Each Lane | -21 dBm |
Average Receiver Sensitivity (Max) Each Lane | -18 dBm |
Receiver Overload | -1 dBm |
Temperature Range | Standard 0°-70°C |
Storage Temperature | -40° to 85°C |
Relative Humidity | 5 to 85% |
Power Consumption (Max) | 4.5 W |
Power | +3.3V single power supply |
Compliance | CE, RoHS, Class 1 FDA and IEC60825-1 Laser Safety Compliant, IEEE 802.3ba, IEEE 802.3bm, 100GBASE-ER4 Lite, 128GFC Gen 6, OTN OTU4, QSFP28 MSA, SFF-8636 (Management Interface for 4-lane modules), SFF-8665 |
Ciena compatible 160-9404-900 Datasheet
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Ciena compatible 160-9404-900 Description
160-9404-900 is Ciena's part number for a 100GBASE-ER4 Lite QSFP28 transceiver, also referenced as XCVR-Q30V31 in Ciena's cross-reference documentation and SAOS configuration guides. EdgeOptic's compatible replacement is built on our 100G-QSFP28-40 platform, matching the original optical and electrical specifications. The module reaches 40 km over standard G.652 single-mode fiber with duplex LC/UPC connectors.
Ciena uses numeric-dash part numbering (160-xxxx-xxx) for pluggable optics across its packet and packet-optical portfolio. The 160-9404-900 maps to the XCVR-Q30V31 designation that appears in SAOS and MOS CLI references. Both identifiers refer to the same 100G ER4 Lite QSFP28 specification. This module is qualified for Ciena 5170 and 5171 Service Aggregation Switches, as well as the 6500 Packet-Optical Platform in client-side QSFP28 slots. On the 5170/5171, the module populates the front-panel QSFP28 ports used for 100G Ethernet aggregation and transport client interfaces.
The optical interface carries four 25G NRZ lanes on LAN WDM wavelengths: 1295.56, 1300.05, 1304.58, and 1309.14 nm. Duplex LC/UPC connectors interface to standard G.652 single-mode fiber. The transmitter uses four EML (electro-absorption modulated laser) sources, and the receiver employs four PIN photodiodes with TIA stages for signal recovery. Minimum per-lane launch power is approximately -2.9 dBm, and receiver sensitivity reaches around -20.9 dBm with FEC assistance. The ER4 Lite specification relies on host-side FEC to achieve the full 40 km reach, unlike the full 100GBASE-ER4 standard that specifies 40 km without error correction.
Ciena's SAOS firmware validates pluggable module vendor codes during insertion. EdgeOptic's compatible is programmed with Ciena-recognized EEPROM identifiers, and the 5170/5171 and 6500 report it as a qualified transceiver in 'port show port X/Y' and equipment inventory commands. DDM parameters (Tx/Rx power per lane, temperature, bias current, supply voltage) are logged and accessible through Ciena's MyCiena portal, SNMP MIBs, and the SAOS CLI for local troubleshooting.
On the 6500 Packet-Optical Platform, the 160-9404-900 slots into client-facing QSFP28 ports, not the OTN line-side interfaces that accept CFP2-DCO or similar coherent modules. Don't confuse it with Ciena's coherent 100G WaveLogic Ai or WaveLogic 5 modules, which are a different form factor, modulation scheme, and line-side application entirely. The 160-9404-900 is strictly a client-side grey optic for short-haul Ethernet transport. For Ciena-compatible deployment projects or volume pricing, contact our sales team
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 160-9404-900 and XCVR-Q30V31?
They are the same module. 160-9404-900 is Ciena's legacy part number format inherited from Nortel. XCVR-Q30V31 is Ciena's native naming convention. Both refer to the same dual-rate 100GBASE-ER4 / OTU4 QSFP28 transceiver with identical specifications. If your BOM lists either part number, this module is the correct replacement.
Which Ciena platforms support the 160-9404-900?
The 160-9404-900 is used in Ciena Waveserver (including Waveserver Ai and Waveserver 5) for DCI client-side connections, the 6500 Packet-Optical Platform, and the 5170 and 5160 Service Aggregation Switches. Check the Ciena myCiena portal for your specific platform's certified optics list.
Will a compatible 160-9404-900 trigger alarms on Ciena equipment?
Ciena equipment can flag non-certified modules with a UCTF (uncertified) operational state. Our compatible module is programmed with Ciena-format EEPROM data designed to suppress the UCTF operational state. Verify compatibility with your specific Ciena OS version before deployment.
Does the 160-9404-900 support OTU4?
Yes. The 160-9404-900 is a dual-rate module supporting both 100G Ethernet (103.125 Gbps) and OTU4 (111.81 Gbps). The module operates at the rate configured by the host port. This makes it suitable for Ciena OTN deployments on the 6500 and Waveserver platforms.