Ciena 160-9404-900 Compatible 100GBASE-ER4 Lite QSFP28 40km Module

Ciena
QSFP28
100G
Duplex
40 km
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
  • Average Link Budget: 22 dB
  • Tx Wavelength: 1310 nm
  • Supported Data Rate: 112 Gbps
  • DDM/DOM: Supported
  • Forward Error Correction (FEC): Host FEC Supported
  • Temperature Range: Standard 0°-70°C

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Ciena compatible 160-9404-900 Specifications

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
Average Link Budget
22 dB
TX Wavelength
4-channel LAN WDM (1295.56/1300.05/1304.58/1309.14 nm)
RX Wavelength
4-channel LAN WDM (1295.56/1300.05/1304.58/1309.14 nm)
Supported Data Rate
112 Gbps
Supported 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

v2

Complete technical specifications and product details

Updated:Jan 16, 2026Format:PDF

Ciena compatible 160-9404-900 Description

EdgeOptic's 160-9404-900 compatible is a Ciena coded 100GBASE-ER4 Lite QSFP28 transceiver built on the 100G-QSFP28-40 hardware platform. The module ships pre-programmed with the Ciena EEPROM values for the 160-9404-900 ordering code, so the optic identifies on the host as the OEM transceiver. Ciena documents this transceiver under separate ordering codes; the XCVR-Q30V31 reference is covered on a dedicated page.

Optically the module conforms to the 100GBASE-ER4 Lite specification. Four LAN-WDM channels at 1295.56, 1300.05, 1304.58 and 1309.14 nm each carry 25.78125 Gbps NRZ, multiplexed onto one duplex LC single-mode fiber pair. The transmitter is an EML array; the receiver is an APD array, providing the additional sensitivity that distinguishes ER4 Lite from a standard LR4 PIN-receiver build. ER4 Lite is not an IEEE 802.3ba or 802.3bm subclause and is not a 100G Lambda MSA grade; it is a generic 100GBASE-ER4 Lite specification used across vendor catalogs.

Reach is 40km on G.652 SMF with host RS-FEC enabled and 30km on the same fiber without FEC. Optical budget is 22 dB with FEC, 18 dB without. Host-side FEC is the gating requirement for the 40km reach; the optic itself is transparent to FEC and contains no internal FEC engine. Engineers planning links between 30 and 40km should confirm the host port has RS-FEC available on the 100GE MAC and verify both ends match during commissioning. Without FEC the link will close at distances up to 30km on plant operating near typical 0.35 dB/km attenuation.

The 160-9404-900 is supported by Ciena platforms that accept standard QSFP28 ER4 Lite modules. Verify the optic against the Ciena compatibility matrix for your specific platform and software release before deployment, as supported optic lists vary by hardware family and SAOS firmware revision.

QSFP28 MSA SFF-8665 and SFF-8636 management compliance covers the electrical and software interfaces. DDM/DOM telemetry exposes per-lane TX and RX optical power, module temperature, supply voltage and laser bias current to the host. The duplex LC connector accepts standard SMF patch cords. Power draw is bounded at 4.5 W maximum; the commercial 0 to +70 degC case-temperature range covers central-office and metro POP environments. Connector hygiene matters at ER4 Lite reach budgets; inspect and clean both end-faces before turn-up to avoid attenuation that erodes the FEC margin.

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