Ciena 160-9600-900 Compatible 400GBASE-FR4 QSFP-DD Transceiver
Ciena compatible 160-9600-900 - Key Features
- Compatibility: Ciena
- Media Type: Single-Mode Fiber (SMF)
- Connector: Double LC/UPC
- Fiber Count: Duplex
- Maximum Distance: 2 km
- Average Link Budget: 4 dB
- Tx Wavelength: CWDM 4 Ch
- Supported Data Rate: 425 Gbps
- DDM/DOM: Supported
- Forward Error Correction (FEC): Host FEC Supported
- Temperature Range: Standard 0°-70°C
Ciena 160-9600-900 Price
Ciena compatible 160-9600-900 Specifications
Form Factor | QSFP-DD |
Modulation | PAM4 (Pulse Amplitude Modulation 4-level) |
Media Type | Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) |
Connector | Double LC/UPC |
Fiber Count | Duplex |
Maximum Distance | 2 km |
Average Link Budget | 4 dB |
TX Wavelength | 4-channel CWDM (1271/1291/1311/1331 nm) |
RX Wavelength | 4-channel CWDM (1271/1291/1311/1331 nm) |
Supported Data Rate | 425 Gbps |
Supported Ethernet Applications | 400G Ethernet (425 Gbps) |
DDM/DOM | Supported |
Forward Error Correction (FEC) | Host FEC Supported |
CDR (Clock and Data Recovery) chip | Supported |
Transmitter Type | EML Laser |
Tx Wave Bandwidth | 73 nm (1264.50–1337.50 nm) |
Average Launch Power (Min) Each Lane | -3.3 dBm |
Average Launch Power (Max) Each Lane | 3.5 dBm |
Extinction Ratio (Min) | 3.5 dB |
Receiver Type | PIN photodiode |
RX Wave Bandwidth | 73 nm (1264.50–1337.50 nm) |
Average Receiver Sensitivity (Min) Each Lane | -7.3 dBm |
Average Receiver Sensitivity (Max) Each Lane | 3.5 dBm |
Receiver Overload | 4.5 dBm |
Temperature Range | Standard 0°-70°C |
Storage Temperature | -40° to 85°C |
Relative Humidity | 5 to 85% |
Power Consumption (Max) | 10 W |
Power | +3.3V single power supply |
Compliance | CE, RoHS, Class 1 FDA and IEC60825-1 Laser Safety Compliant, 100G Lambda MSA, 400GBASE-FR4, IEEE 802.3cu, QSFP-DD MSA |
Ciena compatible 160-9600-900 Datasheet
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Ciena compatible 160-9600-900 Description
EdgeOptic's 160-9600-900 compatible is a Ciena-coded 400GBASE-FR4 QSFP-DD transceiver that drops into Ciena platforms with QSFP-DD ports without unsupported-transceiver alerts. Same duplex LC/UPC connector, same 2 km single-mode reach, same optical and electrical envelope as the original Ciena part, with EEPROM programmed so the chassis recognizes the module on insertion.
Four CWDM wavelengths at 1271, 1291, 1311, and 1331 nm, multiplexed onto a single duplex pair. PAM4 modulation at 53.125 GBaud per lane delivers 400 Gb/s aggregate throughput. EML transmitters drive each wavelength channel; PIN photodiode receivers handle the inbound side. TX power is -3.3 to +3.5 dBm per lane, RX sensitivity sits at -7.3 dBm. The 4 dB optical link budget covers a 2 km OS2 span with margin for patch panels and splices in normal data center cabling environments.
The 160-9600-900 deploys on Ciena Waveserver 5 platforms with QSFP-DD client ports for data center interconnect at 400G. Verify support against Ciena's transceiver compatibility matrix for your specific platform and software release before ordering. EdgeOptic codes the EEPROM with Ciena-recognized vendor identifiers, so the module is accepted natively on the host once the platform supports the QSFP-DD form factor.
Ciena uses the 160-xxxx-900 format across its QSFP-DD transceiver portfolio. The 160-9600-900 specifically references the 400GBASE-FR4 variant at 2 km. Other suffixes in the scheme cover different reach classes and connector types, so verify the exact suffix on the purchase order or chassis transceiver table before requesting a substitute. If the spares record references 160-9600-900, this Ciena-coded compatible is the matching replacement.
Conforms to IEEE 802.3cu, 100G Lambda MSA 400G-FR4, QSFP-DD MSA, and CMIS 4.0. CMIS exposes per-lane TX and RX optical power, module case temperature, supply voltage, and laser bias current over standard I2C, so DOM integrates with existing chassis monitoring. KP4 RS-FEC (RS(544,514)) is required from the host ASIC to meet the PAM4 BER target. Class 1 laser safe per IEC 60825-1, CE and RoHS certified, commercial temperature 0 to 70 °C.
FR4 fits 400G data center interconnect, leaf-spine uplinks, and aggregation above a 100G leaf layer. Duplex LC patching keeps structured cabling simple where the existing single-mode plant already uses LC, the alternative to MPO-12 parallel optics on DR4. 2 km covers most intra-campus runs; longer spans move to LR4 or coherent ZR.
Backed by 15+ years of EdgeOptic compatibility engineering across vendor optical platforms. Made to order with a 2-week lead time and lifetime warranty included. For volume pricing or platform-specific EEPROM coding requests, contact our sales team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Ciena platforms accept the 160-9600-900?
The 160-9600-900 targets Ciena platforms with QSFP-DD client ports, including the Waveserver 5 family for data center interconnect. Ciena's full transceiver compatibility matrix is the authoritative reference, so verify against your specific chassis and software release before ordering, especially when mixing line cards or upgrading firmware.
Is the 160-9600-900 the same as the 160-9603-900?
No. Both part numbers follow Ciena's 160-xxxx-900 QSFP-DD numbering scheme. The 160-9600-900 is the 400GBASE-FR4 duplex LC variant at 2 km. If a spares record or purchase order references 160-9603-900, confirm the exact suffix and verify against Ciena's transceiver compatibility documentation before requesting a substitute, since part numbers in this family cover different reach classes and connector types.
What does the 160-9600-900 part number indicate?
Ciena uses the 160-xxxx-900 format across its QSFP-DD transceiver portfolio, with the middle digits identifying the specific optical variant. The 160-9600-900 maps to the 400GBASE-FR4 module: PAM4, four CWDM wavelengths multiplexed onto a duplex LC pair, 2 km over single-mode fiber. If a chassis spares list or purchase order references 160-9600-900, this Ciena-coded compatible is the matching replacement.